what is the difference between an OBGYN and a mid-wife?
I am a sophomore who is interested in delivering babies and caring for women #doctor #medicine #healthcare #mid-wife
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Emmawilson’s Answer
The main difference is in the training. A midwife is not a doctor. Sometimes a midwife could be a nurse practitioner who has continued studies to get a master's degree. For more info on nurse practitioners, check out these posts:
http://careervillage.org/questions/1016/what-is-the-difference-between-a-certified-nurse-and-nurse-practioner
http://careervillage.org/questions/1083/when-becoming-a-nurse-which-degree-is-better-to-get-first-msn-or-bsn