HOW DOES THE DOULAS ROLE DIFFER TO THAT OF A MIDWIFE OR DOCTOR?
A doulas role differs to that of a midwife or doctor as doulas DO NOT provide medical, nursing or midwifery care nor do they comment on, interpret or judge this care. A doula is employed privately by the clients and is not subject to shift changes which means your doula will remain with you during your entire labour. A doula will get to know the woman, her family, her needs and desires through her pregnancy and is a familiar face. I will meet with the woman and her partner regularly in the comfort of their own home to hear how they are feeling, how their doctors appointments are going, how their prenatal classes are going and to discuss any fears and concerns.
