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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OBs are so unfairly demonized. My OBs have all been understanding and accommodating and have wanted best for me and my baby. I was never encouraged or pressured to do any one thing or to get an epidural and I never felt like a head of cattle being moved through a pen. Many OBs are truly compassionate and willing to work with you to have the best birth possible. This is all any woman wants. Whether that's with an OB or a midwife or a doula- I just don't see why any one group has to be targeted as providing a "lesser" birth the way OBs tend to be here. [/quote]

I love you, PP.  So well put!  I feel this way about my OB practice - they were completely, 100% behind an unmedicated birth and so supportive and encouraging every step of the way.  I can totally appreciate why people opt for midwives, but it really bothers me when it's presented as the polar opposite of everything OB.  [/quote]

Would both of you mind sharing your OB's names? That has not been my experience with OBs, and I would love to know the name of some of the fabled high-touch, low-intervention docs.[/quote]

I go to a practice of five female OBs- Loudoun Physicians for Women. First appointment they asked me "What are your expectations of us and your birth?" And they were totally amenable and understanding of my answers with no judgment or pressure. And they have privileges at the Loudoun Birthing Inn which is where I will give birth- and the Birthing Inn gives privileges to OBs, doulas and midwives. Very welcoming and all encompassing. Not all OBs are epidural pushing, back labor forcing monsters, I promise. [/quote]

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