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What is the difference between a midwife and an obstetrician’s philosophy?

April 26, 2017difference midwife obstetrician philosophy

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What is the difference between a midwife and an obstetrician’s philosophy?

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“An obstetricain manages labor; the midwife supports labor. The obstetrician makes things happen; the midwife lets things happen. The doctor trusts technology and is wary of nature. The midwife trusts nature and is wary of technology. The obstetrician fears birth will go wrong.