No, neither can an obstetrician. Only an anesthesiologist can.
Yes
Socrates compared himself to a midwife because he saw his role as helping others give birth to new ideas and knowledge, just as a midwife assists in delivering a baby. He believed that through questioning and dialogue, he could assist others in bringing forth their own understanding and wisdom.
epidural
There is no set time after an epidural that you deliver. There are many factors that go into delivery. It depends on how dialated you are when you receive the epidural Also, how fast and strong your contractions are. You can be in labor for quite a while after you get your epidural. The joy is that you don't mind it so much anymore.
One of them is true, you cant give blood for a full 12 months after getting inked. Not sure about the epidural though, shouldn't think it would matter.
Middle Ages and Midwife
You would need to attend a school that will give this degree but before attempting this, you will need to be a RN with a master's in nursing. Two more years later will give you the education to be a midwife.
Yes, you can get an epidural with each birth.
They are the same
epidural
During labor. Epidural analgesia, sometimes called an epidural block, causes some loss of feeling in the lower areas of your body, yet you remain awake and alert. An epidural block may be given soon after your contractions start, or later as your labor progresses. An epidural block with more or stronger medications (anesthetics, not analgesics) can be used for a cesarean delivery or if vaginal birth requires the help of forceps or vacuum extraction. Your doctors will work with you to determine the proper time to give the epidural.
The midwife assistants assist the midwife.