Most providers treat everyone the same, as if you are just another number in their assembly line. You begin to believe you CANNOT have anything you prefer. It’s truly their way or the highway.
The Midwives of New Jersey seek to know you and your family for the incredible individuals you are and then tailor your care to your individual needs. Below is a quick comparison of our care versus most OB practices in the state.
Midwives of NJ vs. Most OB Practices
Midwives of NJ
Providers are experts in normal pregnancy and birth.
Most OB Practices
Providers trained to intervene even if labor is progressing normally.
Midwives of NJ
Prenatal visits are not rushed, generally 30+ minutes long.
Most OB Practices
The healthier your pregnancy, the faster the visits. Some people have reported visits less than 5 minutes long with their OB.
Midwives of NJ
Waterbirth experts.
Most OB Practices
Patients are never allowed in the tub.
Midwives of NJ
Choice in Birth Site – Birth Center, Hospital, or Home.
Most OB Practices
Almost all other providers give you one option.
Midwives of NJ
We support the decision to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean. Our rate of VBAC’s is always between 70-90%. See our stats here.
Most OB Practices
Many don’t “allow” a Trial of Labor after Cesarean or actively campaign against you even trying despite knowing that repeat cesareans are the largest cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in childbirth
Midwives of NJ
Labor preparation – our own childbirth classes designed to empower so you can make decisions for yourself and your baby. Plus a Welcoming Birth Class with the Midwives in your last month of pregnancy.
Most OB Practices
Generally, you get a referral to childbirth classes at the hospital which teach you how to be a “good” patient (person who goes with the high tech flow of hospital protocols)
Midwives of NJ
Personally attended in labor – we provide a doula for active labor.
Most OB Practices
Many don’t “allow” a Trial of Labor after Cesarean or actively campaign against you even trying despite knowing that repeat cesareans are the largest cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in childbirth
Midwives of NJ
Midwives stay in the room with you most of the time in active labor.
Most OB Practices
Almost all other providers leave for long periods of time so you are pretty much on your own.
Midwives of NJ
Birth photography – we will take labor and birth photos for you if you desire them and send you a beautiful slide show afterwards as a memento of one of the most important days of your life
Most OB Practices
If you want photos of you, your partner and baby, you need to hire a photographer.
Midwives of NJ
Postpartum support: 1 w pp visit (just when things start to get hard), MotherCare Class, Lactation consultant and Weekly Lactation Circle, 6-week postpartum visit.
Most OB Practices
6-week postpartum visit.
| Midwives of New Jersey | Most OB Practices |
|---|---|
| Providers are experts in normal pregnancy and birth | Providers trained to intervene even if labor is progressing normally |
| Prenatal visits are not rushed, generally 30+ minutes long. | The healthier your pregnancy, the faster the visits. Some people have reported visits less than 5 minutes long |
| Choice in Birth Site – Birth Center, Hospital or Home | Almost all other providers give you one option |
| We support the decision to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean. Our rate of VBAC’s is always between 70-90%. See our stats here | Many OB practices don’t “allow” a Trial of Labor after Cesarean or actively campaign against you even trying despite knowing that repeat cesareans are the largest cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in childbirth |
| Waterbirth experts | Their patients are never allowed in a tub |
| Labor preparation – our own childbirth classes designed to empower so you can make decisions for yourself and your baby. Plus a Welcoming Birth Class with the Midwives in your last month of pregnancy. | Generally, you get a referral to childbirth classes at the hospital which teach you how to be a “good” patient (person who goes with the high tech flow of hospital protocols) |
| Personally attended in labor – we provide a doula for active labor | If you cannot afford your own personal doula, there is no support beyond the hospital nurses who must come and go from the room. |
| Midwives stay in the room with you most of the time in active labor. Learn about our labor support | Almost all other providers leave for long periods of time so you are pretty much on your own |
| Birth photography – we will take labor and birth photos for you if you desire them and send you a beautiful slide show afterwards as a memento of one of the most important days of your life | If you want photos of you, your partner and baby, you need to hire a photographer. |
| Postpartum support: 1 w pp visit (just when things start to get hard), MotherCare Class, Lactation consultant and Weekly Lactation Circle, 6-week pp visit | 6-week postpartum visit |