Episode 5: Choosing A Prenatal Care Provider

One of the first decisions you make when you find out you are pregnant is who you will hire as your prenatal care provider. For some, an established relationship with a trusted gynecologist may make this an easy choice.

Others may find themselves searching for the perfect provider to provide their prenatal care and to facilitate their birth. You may have a preference for an obstetrician, or perhaps you prefer a midwife.

Regardless of your choice, the individual you pick will significantly influence where you will give birth and what options are available to you as you navigate pregnancy and birth.

As doulas, we recommend giving some thought to what you want your birth to look like. What options would you like to have available? Do you prefer giving birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home? For many, the preference in birth location will determine which type of provider is available in that setting.

Come join us as we discuss the ins and outs of why who you hire as a prenatal care provider can influence the options available to you during birth.