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What is a mid-wife for?what is a dula for?what is the difference between the two?
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Doula: The overall goal of a doula is for the mother to feel safe and comfortable, in contrast to the goal of doctors and nurses which is to ensure a safe delivery for mother and child. Doulas have no clinical role, duties or decision making, deferring instead to nurses or doctors.
Answered 5/7/2013
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