The Rising Popularity Of Midwives In Rochester

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For centuries midwives have been serving expectant parents around the globe. When one thinks of a midwife they may think back to their History or Women’s Studies class and the representation of midwives in the Middle Ages. Or the mind may race to images of painful births, with no epidural, that can only take place in one’s home. But on this segment of Need to Know we transition from the midwife of the past and discuss the rise and popularity of the modern midwife. New York State is ranked second in the nation when it comes to its number of certified nurse-midwives. So why is this childbirth option on the rise, what does it look like in Rochester and what are the risks and benefits?