Q&A: Doula

There are many people that can be involved in your birth, like doctors, OBGYNs, midwives, nurses, doulas, etc. Differentiating between all the roles of birth workers can be confusing. A doula is usually someone you hire to attend you birth in addition to the care you have planned with an OBGYN or a midwife. This episode answers a listener question about the role a doula plays during your pregnancy and birth, and how they differ from an OBGYN and a midwife.

Show notes: http://pregnancypodcast.com/doula/

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