Hi. I have a close friend (*daughter of a college roomate) in Philly who is due in May with her first baby, and would like to have some private recommendations of midwife and ob practices that have a holistic model, and are not quick to do procedures and interventions just for the purpose of teaching the residents. I am not against learning, but this friend of mine would like to have a safe, natural, birth, with as few interventions as possible, and not with a practice that rushes you at your first visit. We have seen practices where we have lived whose clinicians answer questions while the mom is still undressed and in a johnny, and that is not very inspiring to new parents, and especially to the woman. IF anyone has any suggestions for a good practice in Philly, please email privately. Also, if there are any birthing centers, where perhaps a mother could labor and go to a hospital if and only if the situation warranted it, could you let me know? Thanks. This is very helpful, but do send to me at [log in to unmask], as we do not want to say negative things on an internet list about any professional practice. Thank you on behalf of my friend.. Kathleen Bruce RN BSN IBCLC -- Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC [log in to unmask] Founder of both: -Spinners,Knitters, Weavers Housecleaning Pages www.kbbspin.org - Lactnet http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=LACTNET&H=COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM Williston, Vermont USA Cell 802 578 6841 *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome