Finding a Midwife

My husband and I just started trying for our second baby. I wanted to use a Midwife with our daughter but because of our insurance I went with an OB. After my experience with a OB in a hospital, I know I definitely want to plan a home birth. But I'm having problems finding a midwife. The only one I know of in the area is a Nurse-midwife who is part of the same practice as my OB. How did you ladies go about finding a midwife? I don't personally know any homebirthers to ask so any pointers you ladies have would be great. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Paula Taylor on June 22, 2011 at 8:41pm

I found my midwife through friends and reading blogs of other people in my area that have homebirthed. I also asked my retiring midwife who she would suggest me to use in the future. I googled "midwife in *my area*" and got pretty much the same results.

Permalink Reply by irene mirci on June 22, 2011 at 11:39pm

I can give you references if you live in Ohio

Permalink Reply by Leigh Anne Hancock on June 23, 2011 at 4:00am

I would contact the doula's in town. They will know where to find them. Also try a local chapter of ICAN (International Cesearean Awareness Network), or even LLL (Le Leche League).

Permalink Reply by tendergiftsdoula on June 23, 2011 at 7:58am

Depending on your location, many of us doulas/monrtices can point you in the right direction and give some great feedback with midwives we have worked with. That is terrific that you are going for a homebirth this time! You won't be disappointed!

Let me know and I will see what I can do to help you out :)

Althea Hrdlichka,

Loving wife to one, blessed mother to four, caring Doula to more (Montrice & student Midwife)

Tender Gifts Doula

Mother's Life Tea

(928) 925-0885

www.tendergiftsdoula.com

Permalink Reply by Kim Kiesewetter on June 23, 2011 at 9:09am

A lot of it depends on what state you are in and what their laws are concerning midwife licensing. Where are you located?

Permalink Reply by CallieRockefeller on June 23, 2011 at 11:03am

Thanks for all the replies. I live in Wichita, KS. I've googled to try and find some listings and have found a couple names. I think I may contact a couple doulas to see who they would recommend. Just going with names I find on the internet makes me nervous. What questions did you ask before you chose your midwife?

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