Difference between Doula and Mid Wife

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October 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM
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Difference between Doula and Mid Wife

I'm currently TTC and just doing my research. What is the difference between a doula and a mid wife?
October 26th, 2009, 02:27 PM
~clover~

A doula is just a birth support person who is there for you. A midwife is actually there to birth the baby. Thats my understanding of a doula anyway :)

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