What Exactly Is A Midwife?

If "midwife" only calls to mind that charming PBS drama, you could be unnecessarily limiting your reproductive healthcare options. The word "midwife" may have its roots in Old English (meaning "with woman"), but it's a very modern profession, and the people who have it do a lot more than just hanging around while someone else gives birth. They're highly skilled medical professionals. The role of a midwife is to deliver babies, provide annual exams, write prescriptions, offer nutrition...