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No. Midwives attend normal, low-risk deliveries. If a client requires a cesarean section, a midwife will refer her to an obstetrician, a surgeon trained in medicalized childbirth. A nurse-midwife may attend the surgery, but in the same capacity as a nurse, not as the primary provider.
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Can you request the dr perform a c-section birth?
C-sections can be requested, but they are medically unnecessary
What type of doctor that does c section?
Cesarean sections (also called C-sections) are performed by Obstetricians, mostly. There are some Family practitioners who were trained in the past who may still perform deliveries and C-sections, but the vast majority are performed by Obstetricians.
Why has the cesarean section rate increased?
Elective C-sections, the unwillingness of doctors to perform vaginal births on women who have previously had c-sections, and a rise in STD's among other things. See source for a much more in-depth answer.
When would a doctor perform a C-section?
C-sections are performed when there are complications during the process of labor that can pose a danger to the mother and/or child. They can even be requested
Can a nurse practitioner perform a c section?
No a NP is not trained to do surgery, you need a qualified physician but many doctors have a NP assist during C-sections.
What is a hospital midwife do?
Midwives may work with a variety of people, depending on their practice. Some midwives work in conjunction with other midwives or with physicians (usually OB-GYNs but also family practice, etc.) Some midwives have apprentices who are studying to become midwives. Some hire assistants or doulas, and some work with registered nurses. A midwife may work alone or in group practices.
What has the author Mary C McNamara written?
Mary C. McNamara has written: 'Stress in midwives'
Who are physicians who perform surgical procedures?
Surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing surgical procedures. Almost every type of physician performs some surgical procedures (e.g. obstetricians perform c-sections and tubal ligations).
Are c-sections scary?
no
What does having body sections mean?
Preforming c-sections on dinosaurs
What is documentation section in C?
The C language does not have "sections".
How many c sections can you have ater the first?
after having one c section all your other births have 2 b c sections 2
