1.
More personal care throughout pregnancy and delivery
This is an important time in your life to connect with the caregiver.
17 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
2.
Holistic approach to pregnancy
The midwife will take into account your family, not just you.
15 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
3.
Home-birth options
No Ob/Gyn will give you this option.
14 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
4.
Less stress
12 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
5.
Reduced rate of cesareans
These are often unnecessary, and they are major surgeries.
12 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
6.
More care after birth
11 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
7.
Midwives usually have more time for you
10 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
8.
It can be easier to build trust
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
9.
Use of more natural practices
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
10.
Lower risk of hypertension
8 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
11.
Availability to answer more questions
7 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
12.
Openness to your input
6 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
13.
More patience
5 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
14.
Lower maternity-care costs
4 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
15.
Lower risk of being forced into something
3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
16.
Unnecessary to pack for hospital if in home
2 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
17.
More comfort
1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
18.
Fewer episodes of abnormal heart rate during labor
-1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
19.
Reduced mortality and morbidity rates
A death during pregnancy or delivery is the worst possibility.
-1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
20.
Fewer recovery complications
-3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
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