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mrsdstowe
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Member since 3/06 699 total posts
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Latrice
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Doula or midwife??
I was wondering how many of you ladies are having either a doula or midwife. Which do you prefer and why?
I am considering going back to school for midwifery but I am about to graduate with my masters in social work in May. I really am interested in assisting women in delivery. So I am curious as to what most women pick, if any of the two.
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Posted 4/11/06 6:41 PM  |
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dandr10199
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Dina
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Re: Doula or midwife??
My SIL is a doula and she will be our doula. However, I am having the baby in a hospital with an OB and I am getting a epidural. I was thankful that SIL was not the same page with us.
I told her that her main job is to get me to 4cm so I can get my epi. 
ETA: A doula is a advocate for the woman and uses massage and other techinques to get her client through the labor process. I felt more at ease with a doula & OB as opposed to a midwife, but that is JMO.
Message edited 4/11/2006 6:48:49 PM.
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