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A doula is not the same as a midwife. Instead, a doula provides prenatal, labor and postnatal support for the mother. She does not have any part of actually delivering the baby, a role which falls on the actual midwife or doctor performing the birth.

Doulas usually begin providing support in the months before the birth, even if just a quick check in to see if there are any questions or concerns regarding the pregnancy or birth. During the labor, she provides assistance and support, such as suggesting positions that might be more comfortable, providing massage, playing music, or helping the mother in any other number of ways. She can also provide distraction to ease the need or strength of pain medication during labor and delivery.

After the birth, she can help with breastfeeding or provide support needed after a ceasarean section. The assistance then continues for the first few week's of the baby's life.

Doulas usually has a set rate for a certain number of hours of assistance, and the pair can decide how to divide those hours.

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