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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
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.
Are there any animals that perform c sections?
While there are no known animal species that perform cesarean sections (C-sections) in the way humans do, some animals exhibit behaviors that may resemble surgical interventions. For example, female dogs may sometimes experience complications during childbirth, leading to human intervention. In veterinary medicine, C-sections are performed on various animals like dogs and cats when necessary, but these procedures are conducted by veterinarians rather than the animals themselves.
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 has the author Mary C McNamara written?
Mary C. McNamara has written: 'Stress in midwives'
Can an obstetrician help do a c-section?
Yes, an obstetrician is specifically trained to perform cesarean sections (C-sections). They are medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, and are equipped to handle various complications that may arise during delivery. If a C-section is deemed necessary for the safety of the mother or baby, the obstetrician will manage the procedure.
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).
How many c sections did Michelle have?
Michelle Obama had a total of two cesarean sections (C-sections) when she gave birth to her daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Are c-sections scary?
no
