Considering induction of labor and intrapartum interventions, our results are in line with previous studies showing that midwife - led care for low - risk women reduces the risk of some interventions when compared to obstetrician - or physician - led care [1,4,8,9].
I actually had one doctor in Wheeling tell me that if I refused * any *
of the procedures she
considers standard (including
induction right at 40 weeks, an IV, and constant fetal monitoring), that she will refuse to deliver my child, even if I'm in the maternity ward and in active
labor!