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Staying healthy is a top priority for pregnant women, and that typically requires support from health care providers. Many OB-GYN practices have added midwives to their teams to lend extra support. Midwives provide a wide range of women’s health services, with a focus on expert care during and after pregnancy. Given the benefits of working with a midwife, it’s no surprise that a growing number of women are turning to these professionals for their health care. 

How Women’s Healthcare Benefits From Midwives

1. Pregnancy Support

A guiding principle of midwifery is to provide women with education about all their different options and choices, and then supporting their decisions throughout pregnancy.

Midwives approach pregnancy as a natural event in a woman’s life, and as such, are focused on preparing women for childbirth and the first days of motherhood. This might include providing education about pain relief options during childbirth, helping them select a healthcare provider for their infant, developing a birth plan, and providing referrals to additional providers as needed.

2. Labor & Delivery Support

women's healthAs women’s health advocates, midwives support their patients throughout labor and delivery, helping them give birth with as few interventions as possible. In fact, women who work with midwives are less likely to need induction, and less likely to have complications during birth. Women who work with midwives are also less likely to request anesthesia during childbirth. 

3. Postpartum Care

Midwives aren’t only available for support during pregnancy and childbirth. They continue to serve as an advocate for women’s health after the baby arrives, providing support, education, and access to services. Women who work with a midwife tend to have higher success rates with early breastfeeding, and recover from childbirth more quickly.

Midwives help new mothers manage the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that come with having a baby by providing medical care, support, and referrals as needed to ensure the whole family is happy and healthy.  

If you’re considering working with a midwife during your pregnancy, turn to the medical professionals at Oswego County OB-GYN PC .  All deliveries are performed at Oswego Hospital Maternity Center. For over 60 years, this team of obstetricians, gynecologists, and midwives has cared for women’s health during all stages of life. They are committed to treating all their patients with compassion and respect. For more information about their services, call (315) 343-2590 or visit their website.

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