As soon as the pregnancy is confirmed, an obstetrician, midwife or other doctor should be chosen. It is not always easy to know if you prefer to be followed by a man or a woman to be as comfortable as possible. There is no secret : one is not better than the other, it is an exclusively personal feeling. A man can just as easily listen as a woman, and a woman can also be more reassuring than a man. It depends on each person’s personality and their needs. To make this choice, you must know what the monitoring of a pregnancy consists of and especially that there is not only an obstetrician who can do it and meet your expectations.

Midwives, fairies of pregnancy and maternity

To pregnancies without particular complications, follow-up ER, RE or IR), eg.: she likes to eater, you want to learnre. This is normally the case when the first verb is not avoir ou being. ”> Can be insured by a midwife who, remember Je the love; change the form of the pronoun, e.g .: according to them. If you use the imperative, simply add a hyphen, e.g .: Eat them. “> On, can be a man. It is recommended for women who do not want too medicalized childbirth. Midwives practice an average of 60% births XNUMX% faster in France. They are in great demand and depending on the geographical area, it can be difficult to get a midwife followed. Some exercise liberally, others are integrated into maternity hospitals. Generally, liberal midwives have more time to give their patients. Anyway, in case of doubt or problem, you should be able to reach them.

The midwife monitors your general condition and can do full pelvic exams. She is able to prescribe medication. So do not hesitate to talk to him about all the little worries met such as nausea, heavy legs, sleep problems … Often, midwives have more little advice to give than doctors, especially with regard to diet or physical exercises to practice. A midwife can provide overall support, that is to say, give birth. Even if she is liberal, she will have access to the technical platform of the maternity ward. She can also accompany you after the birth of your baby. 

The obstetrician with you until the 7th month

To choose well, you must know what the role of an obstetrician-gynecologist consists of throughout a pregnancy. Usually, the doctor receives his un office, this men, A voucher film (or the second word must be feminine). ”> all patients months in the hospital or in his office. He mainly deals with pathological pregnancies. During these monthly appointments, he makes sure the pregnancy goes smoothly by performing various gynecological examinations. It is therefore he who makes the prescriptions if there is a need for additional examinations, drugs and even ultrasounds. The obstetrician-gynecologist is responsible for answering questions and giving advice, in particular on the hygiene of life so that the happy event is prepared in best conditions.

De In General, an obstetrician can follow the first months of pregnancy. But he should pass the baton from the 7th month, in favor of the team that will be present during your delivery, unless you choose a private clinic. In this case, the followed by an obstetrician from A to Z is almost automatic. In case of change to the 7th month, there is no particular need to worry, since gynecologists are used to these situations and are familiar with the medical teams with whom they are used to working.

The family doctor, a person you can trust to be comfortable

Pregnancy can also be followed by a general practitioner, male or female. You usually trust your family doctor, and the most important thing is to feel comfortable asking any questions that bother you.

The general practitioner can follow a pregnancy as soon as he there is no complication and this until the 7th month. Then it’s the hospital or the clinic you have chosen who will take over. If ever a problem arises during the two people people. ”> First 7 month of pregnancy, your doctor will need to refer you to a midwife or an obstetrician.

To find out more: Pregnancy: our guide to preparing for the arrival of your baby