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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I'll buck the trend here and say, go with a midwife. Midwifery is a tradition in this country that was perfected and kept alive by African-American women.  In fact some of the most impressive statistics for maternal morbidity ever were from AA midwives - even with fewer resources they provided better care than white OBs from same time period.  I've had 4 kids, and in my experience my midwives (at 4 different practices) were incredibly attentive and focused on my pain, experience and safety. Midwives actually listen and they are willing to spend time with you. This board tends to be anti-midwife, but I encourage you to consult with a midwife.  I am UMC and a well-educated professional, and I feel strongly that midwives are a safer choice.[/quote]

This was going to be my suggestion. I would recommend WHC midwives. [b]They actually listen to their patients[/b], spend a lot of time, answer questions, etc. Many of the L&D nurses are black at WHC. [/quote]

DP here. This is the key -- having a provider who truly listens to YOU and isn't only relying on tests to tell them something is wrong. In nearly all the cases that have been in the news the providers were ignoring or downplaying the new mom's or her family's complaints that something felt off. Some had negative test readings and they later died.

You shouldn't feel sick before or after you give birth. If you're in too much pain or having some weird sensation don't assume it's normal, even if the medical providers are telling you it's normal. If it's not normal for YOU then it's not normal, period. Demand BOTH a physical exam and testing.

Get a midwife or a doula, someone who can tell you what you can expect to be feeling. Midwives are trained to get to know you and your body, so they are able to tell what is in the range of normal for YOU. Doctors are not trained for that - they don't see individual differences.

Doulas can't provide medical advice, but if they're experienced and they've gotten to know you, they can help you figure out when something is a problem worth bringing up to your providers, and can help you voice your concerns.[/quote]

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