SomeOB-GYN practiceshave certified nurse practitioner midwives on staff who become your caregiver before andduring pregnancy.

They can perform regular pap smears and offer birth control options as regular gynecological care.

First, you’re gonna wanna know that there are two types of midwives.

Pregnant belly

Today, they are called “traditional midwives” and often attend to births in more rural American communities.

What is the purpose of a doula?

Either way, you might want someone who pays you personalized attention throughout the process.

Pregnant woman with midwife

You may have your partner there to offer emotional support as well as a doula.

Doulas offer assistance with breathing techniques and labor positioning, and they also provide massages for your comfort.

A doula can be an added bonus to help ensure your birth experience is everything you had hoped for.

Pregnant woman with doula and stability ball