I had 2 midwives. One was superfluous until DD was born (then they take "one" patient each to make sure mama and bub are both having/able to have one-to-one care for the next wee while).

I wouldn't have a doula at home. The role of a doula is one which has been effectively stolen from the midwife by a pushy money-hungry medical system. Practcally every midwife i know would like to provide one to one care and support throughout pregnancy, birth and the PP period for their women, but they aren't able to within the NHS because their time and how they spend it is dictated by CEO's who are more interested in spreading resources thinly than improving outcomes for women.

Don't get me wrong, i see that doula's do a vital job, it's just unfortunate that those who used to do this job, midwives, are no longer able to because of the way the medical system is changing their role. I'm glad doula's exist, but i'm very sad that we need them.

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