"I Have a Midwife...Do I Need a Doula?"
A question I am asked often is "what is the difference between a doula and a midwife?" or "I have a midwife.... do I need a doula?" Doulas and midwives are NOT interchangeable! But they do work as a team! Your midwife provides your medical care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Her job is to ensure you and your baby are healthy, safe and remain low-risk during your pregnancy and birth. The midwifery model of care also specifies that midwives should provide the b