Midwifery: Why I chose it

I chose my first OB based on online research, but after two appointments I found myself unhappy with the care I was (and wasn't) receiving.  The staff was very friendly which was great, but the following things are what me decide to make the switch to midwifery care:

• I never met with or even saw the actual OB in my two appointments.  And by that, I mean I didn't even lay eyes on him either time I had an appointment.  I was only seen by his nurse practitioner (more on that next).
• The nurse practitioner was always in such a hurry when she saw me.  She probably spent no more than 5 minutes with me each visit.  She'd ask if I had questions but I felt so rushed I couldn't think of any off the top of my head.  (I now write my questions down that I want to ask.)
• When I asked for any pamphlets or reading materials from the office regarding things I couldn't eat or medications that were safe, I was told to reference "What to Expect When You're Expecting".  Great book, yes, I actually read it often....but I was shocked the office had nothing in the way of advice other than getting that book.  If they reference that book to their patients they should at least give us a copy or something.  What if a patient couldn't afford to buy it?
• The big kicker:  I found out from a doula in the area that the OB was not onboard with natural childbirth.

Since I have switched to midwifery care, I've been really happy and haven't looked back.  Both of the midwives (Holly and April) are very approachable and have been more than willing to answer any and all of my questions without making me feel rushed.  

And as a disclaimer, I'm not trying to convince anyone that midwifery care is better than OB care.  I think it's a personal decision and we are all different with different needs and desires.  Ultimately, the beauty of choosing a doctor is that it's your choice.