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Old 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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