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| A Midwife is a specialist in normal pregnancy and birth. Midwives view birth as a safe and normal passage in a woman's life. They instill pride and confidence in women and consequently you are less likely to experience interventions during your pregnancy and birth. A midwife provides "continuity of caregiver" which means she supplies all your care from early pregnancy, through the birth and into the postpartum. Usually your primary midwife works with a back-up midwife who comes later in labour to join your midwife for the birth. Currently midwives attend births in the home, or a birthing center if one is available in your area, and in some provinces midwives have hospital privileging.You should feel free to ask any potential caregiver any questions you may think are relevant to your care, such as:
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