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Difference between Doula and Mid Wife

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Using Doulas & Private Midwives If you have a question about Doulas / Birth Attendants or Midwives or have used one in the past, please feel free to share your experiences and post your questions here!

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October 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM

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I'm currently TTC and just doing my research. What is the difference between a doula and a mid wife?

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A doula is just a birth support person who is there for you. A midwife is actually there to birth the baby. Thats my understanding of a doula anyway

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