Their knowledge and know how can well treat a high risk pregnancy and comfortably treat a low risk pregnancy as well. They can order pain relief in the hospital during labor - which has many options itself. Because of their education - they do not have to answer to anyone else in the event an emergency arises. This in itself is reason enough that many women choose a doctor. The number one disadvantage of using a doctor is lack of personal attention.
Doctors see many patients in one day and have to spread themselves out.
During the labor and delivery of your baby - a doctor may come in to check on you once during labor and will show up in time to catch the baby. The cost of having a doctor is higher than that of a midwife. The advantages of a midwife are personal attention and the allowance of you to labor and delivery with more freedom - from medical procedures. A midwife will undoubtedly be able to be with you during most of your labor and will promote and support an all natural childbirth. Most midwives charge less than that of doctors.