Midwives Versus Doulas?
We want to clear up some of the misconceptions out there about Midwives and Doulas. Some people think that Midwives are Doulas, which is not true. Doulas are people that provide support during births and there to provide physical and emotional support for birthing people and their families. They are not medical professionals, but they are trained to provide comfort measures. If you are interested in having a Doula involved in your care, you would have to find a Doula yourself. Unfortunately, they are not covered through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and you would have to pay out of pocket for a Doula. A Doula can be an excellent investment for some births, women and their families. If you are interested in having a Doula involved in your care, you can bring it up with your midwife or your health care professional.
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MORE QUESTIONS
What is a Midwife? Do I need a referral from a doctor? Do I have to deliver at home? Does Midwife Services cost anything? Can I have a midwife and a doctor? Can midwives order ultrasounds and other prenatal tests? What if there are complications during my pregnancy or birth? What Clients Like About Access Midwives? Do spots fill up fast? What are the benefits of having a student? Will the student be at all of my visits? Will the student be at my birth and will the student be doing? Will my midwife still care for me ? What if the student doesn’t know how to do something? What if the student doesn’t know how to do something?
