Can midwives perform C sections?

That's partly because they can. Unlike midwives, they are trained to manage high-risk pregnancies and can perform surgeries. Midwives can't do C-sections (though some may assist in the operating room). read more

Unlike midwives, they are trained to manage high-risk pregnancies and can perform surgeries. Midwives can't do C-sections (though some may assist in the operating room). OB-GYNs can also use forceps and vacuums to facilitate delivery, whereas midwives are legally prohibited from doing so. read more

C-sections are a more invasive and risky procedure. CNMs are not permitted to perform C-sections. However, some states and organizations allow nurse midwives to act as first-assist during the procedure. read more

A surgeon and his assistants must be trained in aseptic technique, as to not cause an infection related to surgery. Surgery (as in a C section) is entering a sterile environment (a body). The vaginal birth is different as a vagina has its own protective bacteria and therefore not sterile. read more