Some people say a Midwife is from the waist down and a Doula is from the waist up! While this is not entirely true, it does help get the idea of how the roles differ. The meaning of "Midwife" is to be "With Woman" whereas the meaning of Doula is "in service of woman" which also gives you an idea of the differences between them. Here are some more questions that people often ask when it comes to the roles of a Doula and Midwife.

Can a Doula deliver my Baby?

No. A Doula my be very well educated a...
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Although the following article is based on US practice, the South African model of maternity care is very similar. Many women are persuaded to have elective inductions, for a variety of reasons, but it’s important to fully understand the risks any intervention carries and to weigh up the benefits. Having a Doula to help you talk through your options and the various alternatives is a great way to ensure you make a truly informed choice about your birth.

ScienceDaily (Feb. 19, 2011) — Induci...

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