How can I decide what kind of practitioner should deliver my baby?
As soon as you decide to start trying to conceive, you should start looking for a practitioner to care for you during your pregnancy. Whether you choose an obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn), a family physician, a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), or a direct-entry midwife will depend on a number of factors, including what kind of birth experience you want, where you plan to deliver your baby, whether your pregnancy is normal or high risk, and what your insurance will pay for.Here are the primary considerations:
