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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Doctors & Midwives PostsThe Ultrasoundby sconway10 Aug 2011 04:12 PM As soon as our third prenatal came to a close, we were on our way to the ultrasound clinic where we were meeting our midwife. Our Third Prenatal Visitby sconway09 Aug 2011 11:23 AM In the midst of birthday celebrations and baby shower planning, we had our third prenatal visit with our midwife. At eighteen weeks and five days, I am feeling really good and aside from my growing midsection, I feel like I am back to my old self with lots of energy and motivation. Prenatal Visit at Sixteen Weeksby sconway09 Jul 2011 04:17 PM Prenatal visits are a generally accepted practice during pregnancy and rightfully so. Prenatal visits (especially with a midwife) are a great way to correct and/or affirm nutrition, exercise, and overall progress. The Insurance Policy (Part I)by sconway26 Jun 2011 05:59 PM I mentioned in a previous blog posting about my midwife's "Insurance Policy." This really has nothing to do with policy coverage, hospitals, or insurance companies; this is a different kind of insurance policy. Blood Workby sconway24 Jun 2011 02:06 PM This may seem silly, but I absolutely abhor needles. The mere thought of blood being drawn from my veins leaves me cold. There are certainly much worse procedures to have done and I know that there are people that endure needles and much worse almost daily. The First Official Prenatal Visit with Our Midwifeby sconway22 Jun 2011 05:12 PM The first order of business was to find someone to watch our son. It just so happened that my fifteen year old sister had the day off from work. Our First Meeting with the Midwifeby sconway21 Jun 2011 04:23 PM Once I found the midwife that I wanted to attend me and my pregnancy, I gave her a call to see if she would take me on as a client. I introduced myself and told her that I was seeking a homebirth after having a birth center birth with my first child. I added that she knows my mom. Choosing a Midwifeby sconway20 Jun 2011 05:48 PM Choosing a health care practitioner for the duration of one's pregnancy, labor, and delivery is not necessarily easy especially if you, like me, just moved. In anticipation for our big move back to the midwest, I began looking into the options available in the city where we were going to move. 10 Reasons Why We Chose a Midwifeby sconway28 Apr 2011 05:53 AM My quest for a midwife was largely motivated by my dislike of shots, needles, drugs, and hospitals. Reasons to Fire Your Doctor During Pregnancyby Meredith Ethington17 Feb 2011 11:34 AM With my first pregnancy, I hated my doctor. With my second, I loved my doctor. I had female OBGYNs both times. First, let me tell you what I loved about my doctor during my second pregnancy. She was calming. She did not overreact about things. This was exactly what I needed. |
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