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The question to use a doula or a midwife for you birth isn’t one or the other as they have different roles in your care. This can be confusing for many people, which is understandable as they are both a part of the birthing experience.
So here are the differences between a doula and a midwife:
Even though midwives are there for mother and baby, they can and usually do have more than 1 labouring mama at one time, therefore the wonderful thing about a doula is they are there just for YOU!
Contact us today to set up a meet and greet with our Mississauga Naturopathic doulas and get the support you deserve!
Dr. Kirsten Almon ND
Naturopathic Doctor and Doula in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health
Dr. Kirsten Almon has a Naturopathic Family Practice in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health with special interest and training in fertility (helping couples conceive naturally as well as improving outcomes for couples using assisted reproductive technology), pregnancy, birth, postpartum and pediatric care. She loves seeing children for “naturopathic well child visits” and consults on common issues such as food introduction, how to avoid colds, flus and ear infections. Dr. Almon is the co-author and instructor of a Doula course specifically designed for Naturopathic Doctors and teaches across Canada.
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