I'm Using A Midwife So I Don't Think I Need A Doula

I've heard this said to me from some recent moms to be, who have sought me out asking about my Doula services.

"I'm going to have a Midwife so I am not sure I will need a Doula."

I've attended 10 births in a year and a half. I've worked with Midwives and OB's in hospitals and at home births. I clearly understand my role as a Doula. I clearly know how important it is to have a Doula even if my client chooses a Midwife instead of an OB.

However, I never know how to answer this statement made to me. If I answer this I feel that my answer is being interpreted as suspect because I have a stake in the outcome.

So today I am asking those of you who have used a Midwife to leave your comments about your birth experience and what it was like if you used a Doula or not and how you felt about the experience. If you did not use a Doula, do you regret it and would you use a Doula the next time? Was your Midwife with you through your entire labor?

Ask A Doula Birth Questions

I'm starting a new weekly segment called: Ask A Labor Doula Birth Questions.

Each week please leave your questions in the comments of this post. At the end of the week I'll choose one question to answer. If your question is picked I'll link back to your blog as well in that post.

Just to whet your appetitite or nudge you for some kinds of things you can ask me...you can ask about book recommendations, doula certification requirements, pricing across the country, stress techniques to get through labor, birth plans, breast feeding questions etc...