A mid-wife is the nurse who takes care of you during a pregnancy, & checks the baby is healthy etc :-)
A doctor who specializes in pregnancy is called an obstetrician.
A doctor who helps with childbirth is called an obstetrician. They specialize in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
For pregnancy-related concerns and care, you should consult an obstetrician or a gynecologist.
An Obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy. This includes management of pregnancy, labor, and care directly after childbirth.
I suggest you call your doctor. The advice is not typical and not standard of care, but perhaps there's some reason why your doctor gave this advice in your specific case.
Once you are pregnant you should start prenatal doctor visits. Early in the pregnancy, the doctor will prescribe you prenatal vitamins.
A doctor who specializes in the care of animals is called a Veterinarian.
prenatal care
The best way to determine pregnancy is always by taking a pregnancy test and seeing your health care provider.
A pediatrician is a medical doctor that specializes in taking care of children.
An Obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in maternal care. Obstetrics is the name of this specialty.
When my cousin went to the doctor after having a positive home test, they didn't even run a test on her. They said that the home test don't give false positives, though they may not give a positive when you are pregnant. Earlier consultation with a doctor or medical professional will allow you to insure that you are taking the best care of the baby as possible.