How does a birth doula work with hospital staff?
I am not there to take the place of the healthcare team. Primary care providers are responsible for the medical health needs of the mother and baby. I help ensure that the mother’s non-medical needs are met. I do not perform any medical or clinical procedures. I provide continous emotional and physical support throughout the entire labor and delivery, and for a few hours postpartum. I act as a liaison with the medical staff, but do not make decisions for the mother.
