Midwife vs Doula: What's the Difference?!

Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, along with Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, explain the distinct roles of midwives and doulas in supporting expectant mothers before, during, and after birth. They clarify that choosing between a midwife and a doula isn't necessary as they provide different types of support; midwives offer medical care, while doulas provide non-medical, emotional, and physical support.

Roxanne elaborates on the medical responsibilities of midwives, their qualifications, and the types of care they provide, emphasizing their focus on supporting physiological, low-risk births and their ability to perform certain medical tasks.

Gina describes the continuous labor support doulas offer, including emotional support, advocacy, and education, helping families navigate their birth experience.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction: Doula vs. Midwife - Understanding Your Birth Support Options
00:22 Meet the Experts: Insights from a Doula and a Midwife
01:19 The Role of a Midwife in Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
03:49 Exploring the Different Types of Midwives
05:36 The Essential Support of a Doula During Pregnancy and Birth
08:08 Doula and Midwife: A Unified Team for Your Birth
09:21 Why You Might Want Both a Doula and a Midwife
11:17 Conclusion: Making Informed Choices for Your Birth Support
11:35 Additional Resources and Courses from MamasteFit

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Freebies to Support Your Pregnancy:

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Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:

💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses
🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming
🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course

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Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:
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Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit:

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