Just wondering what are trainee midwifes are meant to do whilst you are in labour. I have agreed to have a trainee around, she is meant to be turning up to my appointments (missed today's which was an important one as I putting my foot down with the ob) and be there for the birth. I am just not sure if I am to expect anything from her in the way of support etc or will it be a hindrance.

Originally a trainee midwife rwas ecommended to me as there are no doula's down here, the one in particular had just finished her training and I was quite happy to employ her as a doula. Unfortunately she pulled out do to being away around my EDD. So fairly new trainee contacted me. Now I am just not sure about the whole thing. I definitely need to know more about they do.