Choosing a Maternity Care Provider
Choosing a care provider for your pregnancy and birth is the first, and often the most daunting, task in pregnancy. Here in the Spokane/CDA region we are lucky to have many wonderful options. And yet, it’s surprising how often I meet women who pick the first OB or midwife recommended to them without an interview. [...]
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Birth Educator Cara Wright Interview
I had the opportunity yesterday morning to meet with Cara Wright. She is a pre- and post-natal yoga instructor and birth educator at Harmony Yoga in Spokane as well as a doula working with expectant mothers and fathers in our community. She is truly a lovely person—very well versed in all things related to pregnancy and birth—and her devotion to working with pregnant women and their partners is undeniable when you hear her speak about natural birth education. [...]
The Birth Survey
How did you choose a caregiver for your prenatal care and birth? Most women I know rely on referrals from friends and often do their own research to find the doctor or midwife who will respect their wishes and support them in the birth experience they desire. In doing that research, women and their partners should have access to accurate and transparent information about the health professionals in their area as well as extensive personal feedback from other women about their birth experiences. [...]
