Midwives and Doulas: Support and Care During Labor and Delivery

Midwives and Doulas: Support and Care During Labor and Delivery

Who will support and care for you during your labor and the birth of your child?

What is the difference between a midwife and a doula? Do I need both?

Is doula support needed if I am delivering with an OB?

Are childbirth education classes really necessary?



Join us on January 22nd at 2:00 pm at Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center. We will be discussing these important issues and answering questions that you have. Deciding who your health care provider will be is one of the most important decisions you will make. Come and get a list of questions that will assist you in selecting the provider best suited to your needs and wishes. Learn what a midwife does and discover how her care might differ in some respects from an obstetrician. Find out about the role of a doula and how her support can influence your labor and birth. Finally, hear about different childbirth education classes and why they offer important preparation for labor and delivery. Expand your knowledge of the many choices around childbirth so that you will be making the right choices for yourself and your family.

Presenters:

Sherri Ruerup, MS, CNM, RDMS ? Director of the Midwives at Swedish Covenant Hospital

Sue Gottschall ? CD/PCD(DONA), CLC, M.Ed - Coordinator of Chicago Volunteer Doulas