The placenta is cut. With the Leboyer method, babies do seem happier and healthier. However, we don't know if this is due to the method itself or the child-rearing attitudes of the type of parents that choose this method. Although this method is not currently used in Yuma, some physicians would do it if requested. For those women whose pregnancy is low risk progressing normally with no anticipated complications midwives are an acceptable option.
Midwives are women with specific training in childbirth.
In Yuma, there are now at least seven Certified Nurse Midwives, RNs who have advanced training as midwives. Although they do not do home births, they are associated with the various offices listed below. For those who cannot afford care and lack insurance, prenatal care and delivery can be provided on a sliding scale. Expectant parents should discuss the options that are available with their physician or midwife. Things you may want to consider in making your choice include the pain and anxiety involved, the amount of training required, the degree of parental responsibility in the birthing, the effects on the baby, and the cost.