Wondering what the difference is between a doula and a midwife? While both support families throughout pregnancy and birth, their roles are very different. Midwives provide essential medical care, while doulas offer continuous emotional, physical and practical support. In this blog, I'll explain how each role works, how they complement one another, and why many families choose to have both as part of their birth support team.

Between the birth plans, hospital bags, and late-night Googling, it’s normal to wonder: “Do I actually need a doula?” Here’s an honest look at what birth and postnatal doulas really do, and why so many families say the support made all the difference.