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Views of the childbearing process and of appropriate care for childbearing women vary. Two contrasting perspectives are often called the "midwifery Model of Care" and the "Medical Model of Care." There are striking differences in the two models. These differences can have a great impact on your experience and outcomes.
Naturally, the midwifery model describes the practice of many midwives, and the medical model describes the practice of many doctors. But many caregivers combine elements of both. It is possible, but less common, to find doctors whose practice most closely resembles the midwifery model of care and midwives whose practice most closely resembles the medical model. |
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~Experts in Normal Birth |
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To contact us: |
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Linda Weaver, LM CPM (864) 585-7921 Email: Linda@scmidwife.com
Amy Bixby, LM (864) 360-5276 Email: Amy@scmidwife.com |
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Choosing a Care Provider |
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Are you healthy? Are you independent? Are you confident in your ability to give birth? Do you see birth as a normal part of life? Do you want to participate in the decisions surrounding your pregnancy and birth? Do you want to be considered a client rather than a patient? Do you want your care provider to be part of your birth team? Do you want to be respected as an intelligent woman capable of researching and making decisions? Do you want to be treated as an individual? Do you want someone who specializes in normal birth? Do you want someone who recognizes abnormal and knows when aggressive intervention is justified? ...then you are well suited for midwifery care Is your pregnancy at risk? Would you prefer someone else to make decisions for you? Are you fearful of the birth process? Do you see birth as a disease? Do you need someone who specializes in high–risk pregnancy, surgery, and intervention? Do you want someone who is very comfortable using high tech intervention for every situation? ...then you are well suited for obstetric care and you may want to consider hiring a doula |
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