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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did GW midwives in January.  They never mentioned the diet in any appointments and I am overweight.  They told me I am low risk even as a VBAC candidate.  Anaya did not judge me when I said lets do the epidural, I think I remember she encouraged me to get it because I had been in labor for so long and she wanted me to rest.  I ended up with the doctors because it was a tough labor.  [/quote]

I had a very similar experience. Anaya is great.I was very supported in my choice to get epidural and also ended up with OB delivery due to difficulties with labor. I question if the PP who complained about the GW midwives delivered with them recently- everything they say is just so different than my experience (2020) with the midwives. (In addition to epidural use, OBs being pulled in when needed, etc. I’ll also add that when my baby had initial weight issues I was highly encouraged to supplement with formula so the anti formula thing isn’t relevant either- the focus was definitely “fed is best” approach.) yes the midwives are a good fit for women who want to strive for natural birth, healthy lifestyle, breastfeeding, etc., so if you know you don’t want that don’t go with them. However, in my experience they are very supportive and flexible even when you make different choices or have different needs arise and I loved their approach which centers your needs and requests as a patient in what I felt was a really respectful and supportive way. I felt empowered by the care I received even when I made choices like requesting an epidural.[/quote]

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