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If you’re expecting, you may be looking for extra support from a doula or midwife. While their roles are similar, there are some key differences. According to Tania Lopez, CNM, DNP, APRN, a certified nurse-midwife at Pediatrix® OB Hospitalists of Texas, a midwife offers preconception, prenatal and postpartum care. Midwifery has evolved with advancements in medicine. “As birth moved into hospital settings, it became a requirement for midwives to complete registered nurse training and subsequent obstetrical training specifically for labor and delivery,” said Lopez. Today, all midwives must be trained and certified before they can practice. Lopez noted additional benefits of choosing a midwife include having a personalized plan created for you, better birth outcomes and more natural approaches.
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