Show Notes: Things to think about when choosing a care provider: ·       What birthplace do you prefer: hospital, in-hospital birth center, free standing birth center, home? ·       Mid-wife led care vs. physician led care ·       What is available in your area? ·       What fits your preferences and needs? ·       What if your options are limited? Links to articles with questions to ask a potential care provider: ·       https://www.insidermom.com/top-questions-ask-care-provider-birth/ ·       https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/TitleLink/Newly-Pregnant-Vital-Questions-to-Ask-a-Potential-OB-or-Midwife ·       https://pcnguide.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/questions-birthplaces.pdf     Resources: Lothian, J., DeVries, C., & Lamaze International. (2010). The Official Lamaze Guide. Amsterdam University Press. Midwife-led continuity models of care compared with other models of care for women during pregnancy, birth and early parenting. (n.d.). Cochrane. https://www.cochrane.org/CD004667/PREG_midwife-led-continuity-models-care-compared-other-models-care-women-during-pregnancy-birth-and-early Midwife-led units safest for straightforward births. (2014, December 3). NICE. https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/midwife-led-units-safest-for-straightforward-births Simkin, P., Bolding, A., Keppler, A., Durham, J., & Whalley, J. (2010). Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide (4th ed.). Meadowbrook. Souter, V., Nethery, E., Kopas, M. L., Wurz, H., Sitcov, K., & Caughey, A. B. (2019). Comparison of Midwifery and Obstetric Care in Low-Risk Hospital Births. Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology, 134(5), 1056–1065. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000003521 Sutcliffe, K., Caird, J., Kavanagh, J., Rees, R., Oliver, K., Dickson, K., Woodman, J., Barnett-Paige, E., & Thomas, J. (2012). Comparing midwife-led and doctor-led maternity care: a systematic review of reviews. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(11), 2376–2386. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.05998.x Ten Tips for Taking Charge of Your Maternity Care. (n.d.). http://www.childbirthconnection.org/maternity-care/ten-tips/ Terreri, C. L. (2018a, December 26). Choosing Your Care Provider - A New Lamaze Infographic Break Down. Lamaze International. https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/TitleLink/Choosing-Your-Care-Provider-A-New-Lamaze-Infographic-Break-Down Terreri, C. L. (2018b, December 28). Care Provider Red Flags: Signs You May Not Be Getting the Best Care. Lamaze International. https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/TitleLink/Care-Provider-Red-Flags-Signs-You-May-Not-Be-Getting-the-Best-Care Terreri, C. L. (2019, January 3). Finding the Right Health Care Provider and Birth Place. Lamaze International. https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/TitleLink/Finding-the-Right-Health-Care-Provider-and-Birth-Place