When you choose to work with a midwife, you are getting the assistance of an expert who actually invests time getting to know you. Midwives, unlike most doctors, will spend a lot of time getting to know you, your unique circumstances and even your family, prior to the big day. In the weeks and months leading up to your delivery date, your midwife will make it a point to stay in touch. Most midwives regularly visit and coach their clients prior to childbirth.

Midwife services, on the other hand, are extremely affordable. A recent study found that child birth with a midwife, or alternative delivery professional, costs about 1/3 of traditional hospital deliveries. It's always nice to save money, especially when you have a new mouth to feed. Money is tight for all of us these days, so it's easy to understand why so many families are choosing to use a midwife instead of more expensive, traditional childbirth alternatives.