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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Time to take care of yourself!  Go to a doctor (gyno) not a mid-wife.  [/quote]

You do realize that we're all talking nurse-midwives, right?  [/quote]

The op's original post asked about a doctor - not midwife. Everyone is trying to convince her to go there, so yes I realize midwives have been mention. However, they do not have the same training as a DOCTOR.  It's her first time. She should see the highest educated person as possible.  [/quote]

Yes, and a Certified Nurse Midwife is specialized in women's health issues.  OP is looking for someone with the experience and bedside manner to make the exam the least awkward possible. A midwife would be an excellent fit for her. [/quote]

I'm sure I'm going to get flamed for this but go to a doctor for your first time.  They have more training and education.  I'm sorry, but a nurse that a 2 years extra training IS NOT THE SAME as a medical degree despite what's posted here.   [/quote]

OP here -- I agree. Given that I see doctors so little, I tend to prefer MDs rather than NPs, PAs etc. Same thing applies here -- esp for the first time. Sounds like a midwife is great from a bedside manner point of view, but when I look online at a few bios and see the random credentials, I'm not so sure; I'm more comfortable with someone with a MD, residency, fellowship etc from a traditional med school -- even if that means I give up something in the way of bedside manner.[/quote]

Just FYI, CNM credentials are not random.  It is a BS/RN+Master's degree, which entails getting the RN degree (Bachelor in Science), passing liscensure, getting a master's degree, at least one year practicum, passing another exam to be board certified. Of course, who you see in the end is totally your call, but the quality of care is every bit as high as seeing an OB for this type of routine care.[/quote]

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