The patient selects what she wants. It's a team approach. Darla, who is in partnership with Michael J. Clark, DO, can see patients while the physician is in surgery. That allows the office to be covered five days a week. In addition, if she sees that a pregnancy is not proceeding normally, she refers the patient to Dr. Clark.
Midwives are able to offer support to the woman during labor.
If she's uncomfortable, I provide emotional support, rub her back and walk with her. I have knowledge of any labor problems and know when a physician should be called. Darla has 18 years experience as a labor and delivery nurse.