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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you sure your friend did not recommend a doula?  I think a midwife plus an OB would be pretty unusual.

My two cents is that, if you have a good OB and a good partner, you don't need a doula.  If you have doubts about either, though, a doula might be helpful.  If you do get a doula, do not be cheap about it; find one with tons of experience and excellent references.[/quote]

Helpful, thank you!  So, midwives and OBs are seen as either/or?[/quote]

Yes, Either an OBGYN or a midwife delivers your baby. One or the other.

Since midwives cannot perform C-sections, if you need a C Section, you will be moved over to the care of the OBGYN, essentially.  
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I was in the care of midwives for my entire pregnancy. Even when it became clear I would need a c-section (breech) I continued to see them. While the actual procedure was performed by an OB, the midwife explained everything to me in the OR and held my hands during epidural before DH was allowed in. I had a very positive experience with this model of care and recommend it.  [/quote]

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