What sort of training does a midwife have, and are midwife provider births usually at home?
Douglas: Unfortunately, there’s no universal legislation across the entire U.S. Some midwives are nurses who have done some additional midwifery training. Others have been trained by other midwives, and the legality of midwifery in various states varies. Most midwives, other than midwives affiliated with particular hospitals, will attend home births. In other words, if you’re a midwife on staff at a large hospital, you will probably do all your practicing within the hospital. Moderator: How long does it take a healthy couple to conceive their first child? Douglas: This really varies a lot according to age. A healthy couple in their early twenties has a 93% to 97% chance of being pregnant within one year. A couple in their late thirties, on the other hand, has a 65% to 72% percent chance. So as you can see, there is no “one size fits all” rule about how quickly you will conceive. abigale_webmd: Are prenatal supplements a good idea and what vitamins are important? Douglas: The American C
