Comments on: Doctor or Midwife?

By: Zack

Zack — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 22:24:54 +0000

Al-Muhajabah: Agreed.

Moiz: Pain relief is definitely important.

Captain Arrrgh: Very interesting.

By: Captain Arrrgh

Captain Arrrgh — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 15:31:42 +0000

This midwife versus gynecologist discussion reminds me of a story I recently heard here in Montana.

Before recounting the tail, I shall supply some anecdotal, demographic food for thought. Montana appears populated by conservatives, aged hippies, neo-hippies and a scattering of multi-millionaires. All of these groups, save the millionaires, are connected to the land, which engenders an interesting ethic. People seem more inclined to let nature take its course.

A woman in her early thirties recently gave birth to her second child. The child was born at home in a large water-filled tub donated by a local rancher. Apparently, the local rancher had a good experience with water births and wanted to promote the practice. A midwife served as the only medical support.

By: Moiz

Moiz — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 16:59:55 +0000

Gynaecologists get paid for something that would happen anyway. But its a good thing to have agynaecologist present during delivery if nothing else they can help ease the pain.

By: Al-Muhajabah

Al-Muhajabah — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 16:53:48 +0000

In my opinion, whatever the mother feels the most comfortable with is what should be done. Some women may prefer a midwife, others a gynecologist. There’s no one solution that will work for everybody.

By: Ajmal

Ajmal — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 12:27:01 +0000

It makes me recall birth of my first child Zakaria (alias Zack). We had direct contact with the gynecologist and had not engaged a mid-wife. I admitted my wife to hospital in the evening. There was no mid-wife on duty during the night in stead a very young nurse was there. The nurse was scared of calling the gynecologist at 2 AM thinking she would be asleep. Though the gynecologist arrived early next morning and worked for Zakaria’s birth but the damage had been done. My wife suffered prolapse.
So, I think that the gynecologist should be available round the clock. Otherwise, al least mid-wife should be arround.