Since most of the doctors did not embrace natural childbirth, having a doula reassured us that if we had a doctor, we could still get the birth we wanted. While birth assistants can be used in any type of birth, they are particularly helpful in natural childbirth. This page gives you information such as what one is, what do they do, and how to locate one. Answers questions such as what is a doula, how much does one cost, and what one can do for you. Midwives Midwives are used in low-risk pregnancies.
Midwifes generally offer more personal care than a doctor.
They are less rigid and are more open to your wishes. I personally don't know why anyone would choose a doctor over a midwife unless it was medically necessary. This page is mostly for people interested in becoming a midwife, but if you are considering using one or want more information on what type of training they have, this page would be useful. Has some interesting articles too. The Instinct of Birth An great article written by a midwife on her experiences.