Jan Bizzoso's sentiments are echoed by many parents who choose midwifery as the route to bring a newborn into the world. When women are educated about what to expect, pregnancy and childbirth are far less overwhelming and much more satisfying. From the first prenatal visit through the postpartum period, midwives combine education with compassionate support. Midwifery takes a holistic approach to pregnancy and family. Sometimes the technology that is now part of obstetrics can seem overwhelming to people.
Midwives can spend more time with patients and provide very personalized care.
Our midwives held our hands through the entire process and helped me and my husband feel comfortable with both the physical and emotional aspects of childbirth. Along with preparing women prior to labor, midwives provide hands-on support during labor, staying at a patient's side from early labor through birth. They say that women labor best when they are confident, when they are at ease and when they feel safe. Midwives help women have faith in their bodies and trust their abilities. When Jan Bizzoso was a week overdue, it was reassurance from her midwives that made her feel more in control of her impending labor.