As popular as we've become, there still seems to be a lot of confusion about what it is we doulas do. People ask me all the time if I "deliver" babies. The answer is: Moms deliver babies. They then go on to ask if I perform a variety of other tasks reserved for doctors or midwives: "checking" the mom, administering medical care, offering interventions, placing IVs, etc. The answer is: I do none of these things. I am there only as a support for the expectant parents, providing comfort techniques and encouraging the care team to do the same. I facilitate communication between the parents and the caregiver and do my utmost to help my clients preserve their ideal birth vision.
Watch this video to learn more about the difference between doulas and midwives.
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