This comment always gets people riled up but from a consumer's perspective it would be great if we could divide midwives in to midwives -those who practice as to their full scope of practice; and OB nurses-who only wish to act upon doctor's orders -no initiative, no accountability, no autonomy. It is so hard when we ask women to support our push for midwifery care when they themselves have only experienced the later and found the experience unfulfilling. It would be good to define the two. Perhaps those who don’t wish to practice as a midwife should take on the title of OB nurse... Perhaps this might need to happen WHEN we get the Medicare provider number access for midwives? I say when because that is what I am putting my consumer volunteer energy in for this year. Wish me luck!!
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