Did you use a midwife or an OB for your birth(s)? What was your experience? Anyone you'd recommend?
Seanan A. replied:
Loudoun Community Midwives in Leesburg, VA. Best hospital based Certified-Nurse Midwifery service ever! www.loudouncommunitymidwives.com
Audria C. replied:
Wonderful OB with first baby, but I agree that it wasn't the same as my team of midwives with the second baby. They are working on opening the Atlanta Birth Center now. So excited for it to open!
Ivy L. replied:
My second child was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas in 1976. I refused all drugs because I wanted to have a natural birth. It was tough and long, but I hung in there and had a 9.5 lb girl. I was alert and watched the birth in the mirror. It was a joyous occasion.
Ivy L. replied:
With my third child in 1990 I went to the Family Place Birthing Center in Grand Prairie, TX. The midwife's name was Kathy and she was a true sweetheart. During my advanced labor I walked around the house rather than being confined to a bed--boy was t...See More
Heidi R. replied:
I used a Midwife for both of my girls, and gave birth in the comfort of my home:-) They were the most amazing and beautiful experiences of my life! For anyone in Ohio wanting a natural birth with a Midwife, I highly recommend San Hess at Heartland Mid...See More
Mia G. replied:
Midwife at home and it rocked (two OB hospital births first, just got tired of arguing with people)