Why A Midwife Might Be Just What You Need, with Melissa Cheyney

There is ample evidence of the benefits of midwifery care for uncomplicated pregnancies, including lower rates of inductions, episiotomies, and cesareans. So why aren’t midwives more widely used in the U.S. (like they are in the rest of the world!)? 

Dr. Melissa Cheyney talks with Adriana all about midwifery care including the different types of midwives, their certifications, where they practice, and the importance of OBs, perinatologists, and midwives working together to provide you with the right amount of care (instead of too much, too soon or too little, too late). 

Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  

If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Helping Your Mammalian Body (and Baby!) Have an Easier and More Connected Birth, and our episode on Cesarean Risk: What’s Your Place of Birth Got to Do With It?

You can learn more about Dr.Cheyney’s work on Instagram @theupliftlab. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. 

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