Question about midwives?

Question

My midwife is my gyno and will be the one delievring my baby but Will she also be my pediatrician?

or do I need a different doctor for the baby's check ups?

( She works out of a hospital not my home. we have a natural health wing)

Answer 1

especially after the month I've had, I would stick with a regular pediatrician for your child.  they would be more knowledgeable if any serious problems came up.

Answer 2

No, you will need to find a pediatrician for your baby.  She probably will do  follow-ups for 6 weeks on you and the baby but you will need to find some one to be your baby's doctor through childhood.

Answer 3

i agree with you dark angel know your stuff. i hated my midwife she wanted to delivery baby but i was given total negative by her to where my mom/lawyer told her off. but to your question. Midwives stay as midwives. and as gyno. they do both. she will not be your baby's pediatician for every baby is given a certain pediatrician. and whoever they assign you at first do a background check first. the only way your midwife/gynpo will be your baby's pediatrician is if she changes her job statis and does a different pay. they mostly have a one or the other but not both, unless they are specialty in both and is a fill in for someones absence. hopes this help you out .congrates to your soon to be baby.

Answer 4

my sisters is all !! her doc and the kids doc!  

Answer 5

It all depends on what you prefer. Talk to her about it, and see if she is comfortable with treating children on a regular basis past the newborn stage. Because your child's pediatrician ideally is the same person from birth to teens.