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Hero-midwives-color. Ob-Gyn Associates Marietta. Web. 3 December 2015.

​Obstetrics and Midwifery

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OB/GYN and Midwifery Services in Muscatine. 2015. Unity Point Health Trinity. Web. 3 December 2015.

The Difference

An obstetrician is someone who, in addition to completing medical school and a residency program, has specialized training in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. 

A midwife is, as defined by the World Health Organization, "a person who, having been regularly admitted to a midwifery educational program that is duly recognized in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practice midwifery."

OB or Midwife?

Both of these professionals are licensed and qualified to deliver a baby safely. Parents can decide which of these professionals they prefer based on who they feel most comfortable with and whether the mother has a high risk pregnancy. Fathers can help by communicating their thoughts and being supportive of the mother's decision. FitPregnancy and Babble provide some questions that fathers and mothers can discuss to help them decide what is best for them.
Quiz from Parents: Is an Ob-Gyn or Certified Nurse-Midwife Right for You?
                    Deciding the type of health-care provider that will deliver your child can be difficult.
                    There are benefits to choosing both an obstetrician and a certified nurse-midwife but
                    it is in the best interest of the mother and father to decide which of these two
                    health-care providers will cater to their needs and desires most effectively.
                    Fortunately, this quiz will help parents choose which health-care provider will be
                    most suitable for them. 

Obstetrics

A Father's Guide to Pregnancy

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Pregnancy can be an incredible yet stressful journey for fathers and mothers alike. Fathers may have questions and concerns that they may not be able to address directly with a health care provider. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists developed a list of questions that answers many of the common questions fathers have, from the meaning of the "due date" to when it is safe to have sexual intercourse after the mother has given birth.

Additional questions, from Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, Inc., may be found here. 

Midwifery 

Reaching Out:
​Involving Fathers in Maternity Care
 

The Royal College of Midwives developed a useful guide that emphasizes the role fathers play in maternity care. It discusses some of the barriers to having fathers be engaged in maternity care, how to help fathers feel included, and tips for involving fathers in antenatal and postnatal care. The guide may be found at this link or can be downloaded below. 
Reaching Out: Involving Fathers in Maternity Care
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Fathers and Breastfeeding

Although breastfeeding is something that directly involves mothers, fathers can also play an important role in the breastfeeding experience. An article from the Women's Health Specialists offers some advice on how fathers can be engaged in and supportive of breastfeeding. Follow the link below to read the article:
Role of Father in Breastfeeding
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