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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You’ll be transferred from care: a midwife cannot perform an epidural, forceps, vacuum, or C-section delivery. Though they will likely still involved, the team of OBs will theoretically get involved and be in charge. 
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OBs don’t perform epidurals either—in both cases the anesthesiologist comes in. Hospital midwives don’t transfer you to OB care just because you get an epidural.

I went with the midwives at WHC because they have no male staff and don’t perform
unnecessary cervix checks. I know there might be men when it comes to actually going to the hospital. As a sexual assault survivor I am really uncomfortable with men touching me. I know male doctors can be great and aren’t rapists but I still don’t want them in my ladyparts if I can avoid it. Also I like the idea of being able to labor in any position I find comfortable, not being rushed to induce or c-section, etc. I’ve met most of the midwives now and feel comfortable with all of them. I really feel listened to. My first few appointments were close to an hour long—I’ve never had a doctor spend so much time talking with me. [/quote]

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