Seeking natural-childbirth-friendly Midwife/OB recommendations for healthy 41 year old expectant mom

[Anonymous]

This is OP: Thanks to all who responded for your excellent suggestions and encouragement!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had an unmedicated birth with Karen King (Certified Nurse Midwife) of Arlington Women's Center at age 36, and about to have another one at age 38. The OBs in the practice are great too, and the hospital staff (at Va Hospital Center) and the nurses were VERY supportive and enthusiastic of my choice.

If you really want to pursue an unmedicated birth, I also suggest getting a doula. That made ALL the difference in my birth, and helps to convey that you are very serious about going no drugs.

I'll second this. I had an unmedicated vbac with Karen and turned 35 9 days later. We had a terrific doula too!