Choosing A Midwife

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Important steps while selecting a midwife

• If you are pregnant and decided to hire a
  midwife, then you should be very careful while
  choosing one. Apart from the experience and
  education, you need to consider their approach to
  care and the actual work they will do with you.
• Always remember, there are different types of
  midwives with different expertise.
• Your satisfaction and safety pregnancy
  largely depends on the midwife you select. So
  take your time, think twice before finalizing for
  your midwife.

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Important steps while selecting a midwife

• Different types of midwives
• Certified Midwives They dont need to be a
  nurse
• Certified nurse midwives They are certified by
  American college of nurse midwives
• Lay midwives Traditional, unlicensed midwives.
  They dont go to any institute. They learn on
  their own and apprenticeships but they aren't
  certified or licensed.
• While choosing a midwife, consider
  recommendations from your family and friends.

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Important steps while selecting a midwife

• May be, your preferred nurse may not be
  available, so keep an open mind and be ready to
  work with other midwives.
• Call as many midwives as you can, so you can
  get the best one.
• Questions to ask a midwife
• What is your experience, certification and
  education?
• Where you will prefer to deliver at home,
  hospital or in a birth center

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Important steps while selecting a midwife

• Will you be available in emergency?
• The relationship you have with your patients?
• Do you accept health insurance?
• Read the steps on how to choose a midwife
  which best suits your requirement at online cna
  training classes