Many new mamas question what the difference between a doctor, a midwife and a doula is. Midwives, specifically a Fort Worth midwife since we’re located in the DFW area, train to care for pregnant women in a more personal way. They are a certified nurse-midwife or a direct entry midwife, both need certification. They can work in either the hospital or facilitate home birthing. Doctors tend to be a little more limited with hospital births being their main objective. If you’re looking for someone with a little more tailored care, a Fort Worth midwife is someone you want to call!
From my experience anyway, I birthed both of my boys at the hospital under the care of a traditional OBGYN doctor. I was a low risk pregnancy with no health complications. However, my labor didn’t progress on its own and I had to be induced. I think if I had midwife support and experience I would have been able to wait it out and go through with a natural delivery. However, I was pushed into a C-section with my first, then was required to C-section with my second. I’d highly recommend looking into all of your options before having your baby! A great support team can make a world of difference in the outcome of your labor.
Started in 2013 by the Nurse-Midwife Carla Morrow, Midwife + Co. focuses on your health and choices in your healthcare. The team of three midwives tailors your prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care around your wants and needs. They also take into account any risks that you may run into. Every member of the team has so much experience to help you through the ups and downs of childbirth.
The midwives will help you from start to finish in your feminine care. Their well-woman visits can cover overall health, contraceptive options and help with pre-conception. The midwife team also helps with monitoring your pregnancy from beginning to end. They stay with you through your hospital delivery. The team gives additional support to new mothers during the “fourth trimester”. During this time, breastfeeding is the most challenging, body changes are happening at a rapid pace and the chances of hormone imbalances are high. Carla’s team will reassure you through the entire process and be by your side every step of the way. Find out more about their team on their website.
Carla Morrow not only has one office at the Fort Worth Midwife Associates, but she also runs the full service option in Fort Worth. Moms are invited to birth right in the modern office with a nice soaking tub, multiple bedrooms and full service kitchen. Not having to get your own home messy from childbirth is great! You’re still in the comfort of a home environment but without the upheaval that the mess of the birthing process brings.
The five midwives in the practice give you personalized support. With their huge list of accolades and education, you are in good hands. Not only are they going to be with you every step of the way, they also tailor your care. You’ll even go home with a birthday cake for your new addition! It’s the little things like this that make their practice so special. Check out their offerings on their website!
Located in Fort Worth, their office is surrounded by every major hospital in the city. It’s certainly in the heart of the medical district in Fort Worth! Eight Certified Nurse Midwives comprise the team, giving them variety in expertise. It’s great to have different viewpoints from people in the same practice. Having a few staff members familiar with your pregnancy and medical preferences is a big advantage when it comes time to have the baby.
Texas Health Women’s Care helps you through labor and delivery at the hospital. The midwives tailor your care and remember all the things you want in your birth plan. Doctors will come and go from your room, but the midwives will be the constant support you need! Take a look at their website and give them a call today and see if they’re a good fit for you and your baby.
The seven experienced staff members at Grace Obstetrics uphold your decisions in labor and delivery! They offer great options like hydrotherapy, water births, and VBAC. Home birth or hospital birth is also supported here. You can have your own doula during birthing as additional guidance and familiarity in addition to the awesome midwives.
I highly recommend Grace Obstetrics and Gynecology for all of your needs. They help women through heavy periods, infertility, pelvic pain, birth and postpartum care. Everything your body throws at you, the staff here can handle it. Look through their website and reach out to them today!
With so many great options, your health is in good hands. I would have loved to have support like the midwives provide during my two labors. Getting the specialized help through labor is sometimes all moms need for that literal final push. Having familiar people in the room is a lifesaver!
Until next time, may your day be happy and your coffee be strong!
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