Question

select the correct answer.
catherine is pregnant and preparing for childbirth. she knows a woman who assists in childbirth. the woman has not been to any medical school,
but she is adept and skillful in her job. whom does catherine want to hire for the childbirth?

a. urologist

b. a gynecologist

c. an obstetrician

d. a mid wife

e. a nurse

Explanation:

• A urologist specializes in urinary tract and male reproductive system issues.
• A gynecologist focuses on female reproductive health but not specifically on childbirth assistance without medical school training as described.
• An obstetrician is a medical doctor (attends medical school) specializing in childbirth.
• A mid - wife is trained in childbirth assistance and does not need to attend medical school in the traditional sense of becoming a doctor.
• A nurse has a different scope of practice compared to the role described in the question (mid - wife is more specialized in childbirth assistance as per the description).

Answer:

D. a mid wife