Midwives and doulas are NOT the same! If you've already hired a midwife to be at your home birth (or hospital birth), you may not think you need a doula too. In this video I interview a DONA certified birth doula from Great Lakes Doulas and ask her all the hard questions about the role of the doula.
-What's the difference between a midwife and a doula?
-Why would an expecting mom want to hire a doula during her pregnancy?
-Who does NOT need a doula?
-What would a doula do during a c-section birth?
-What should I ask when I interview a doula?
-What would you do as a doula during my home birth?
Mandi answered each of these questions and more in this interview and really helped clear up the difference between the role of the midwife and the doula during labor and delivery. She may even convince you that you need both a midwife and a doula at your next birth!
Find Mandi over at greatlakesdoulas.com or on Instagram @greatlakesdoulas . Thank you for being a guest, Mandi!!
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Chapters:
0:00 A provider said what?
1:28 Doula vs Midwife
3:01 The Role of the Doula
10:52 #1 Reason to Hire a Doula
12:24 Don't Hire a Doula If...
14:29 Doulas Role in C-sections
17:06 Best Doula Interview Questions
21:13 Things Doulas ACTUALLY Do
22:55 Make Birth Easier-Cool Trick!
27:11 Doulas and Postpartum Recovery
Disclaimer: While I am a Licensed Physical Therapist, this video is for informational purposes only and recommendations provided should always be discussed with your provider before you implement any changes.