Choosing an OB Provider
Who you choose to guide you throughout your pregnancy is one of the biggest
decisions you will ever make. The experienced family medicine doctors
and certified nurse midwife are the core of Mile Bluff’s pregnancy
team. All are highly trained and can partner with you from before you
are pregnant until after your baby arrives.
A few things to know about delivery at Mile Bluff:
- While our team of doctors can care for mothers who have both low- and higher-risk
pregnancies, our certified nurse midwife partners with mothers who have
low-risk pregnancies.
- A midwife is typically with you during much, if not all, of your labor.
The midwife will help you through various techniques to ease labor, and
will coach you through the stages. In comparison, a delivering doctor
will check in on you throughout your labor. Nurses will also be monitoring
you and your infant’s progress and health. The nurses will keep
your doctor informed as your labor progresses and your doctor will arrive
when your labor becomes more active.
- All midwives are trained to recognize problems that might occur during
pregnancy and delivery. If your risk of complications increases during
labor, a family medicine doctor will be called in. If you unexpectedly
require a C-section, your midwife will stay by your side and assist with
the delivery, providing support along the way.
- While many midwives are advocates for natural childbirth, a common misconception
is that they will not give pain medications to a woman in labor. Midwives
can indeed prescribe medications and provide an epidural for pain relief
if that is your preference during labor.
Our mission at Mile Bluff is to provide you with the highest quality care
possible, no matter who delivers your baby. We encourage you to choose
a provider you will be completely comfortable with, who meets your personal
care needs and desires.