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Choosing a Health Care Provider
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Pregnancy
Which is better an Obstetrician, a Family Physician or a Midwife? Take a look at what each can do and decide what's best for you.
An Obstetrician is a specialist trained in pregnancy, labour and delivery and can handle any complications that may arise. If you have a
high-risk pregnancy - this is your best choice. Even if you are not 'high-risk' you may still choose an obstetrician.
Your Family Physician may
follow you through your pregnancy, deliver your baby & provide care to both
you and your baby following delivery. Some Family Physicians will provide
prenatal care & follow-up care for you and baby; they will refer you to an
obstetrician to deliver the baby.
A Nurse Practitioner is a specially trained nurse who
may see you for prenatal care during pregnancy and again following the birth
of your baby. He/She will refer you to a family physician or specialist for
delivery of the baby or if any complications arise during pregnancy.
Your midwife may do a home birth
or deliver your baby in hospital. They will usually have more time to spend
with you at each visit. A referral is not required to see a midwife. |
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