Doula vs. Midwife...what's the difference?

Lots of people ask me what the difference is between a doula and a midwife.
A midwife is a medical professional who actually delivers your baby. Midwives also provide medical care throughout pregnancy as well.
A birth doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, educational and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and immediately afterwards.
But it's so much more than this! I always find it hard to put in words the value of...
*having that extra set of hands in the room
*being that grounding force/energy to help you find your rhythm in labor and MAINTAIN that rhythm throughout your labor
*working with birth partners to enhance support in labor
*offering suggestions for positions to facilitate movement/rotation during labor.
I LOVE WHAT I DOULA!!
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