In this episode of Between Contractions, the conversation breaks down the roles of the birth-day team, including medical providers like midwives or OBs, nurses, birth assistants, and doulas. They explain how medical providers focus on clinical safety, while doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support—filling a gap that often exists during labor. 

This episode helps listeners understand who does what during birth, how these roles work together, and how to choose support that aligns with your needs, values, and birth setting. It’s an empowering look at building a birth-day team that helps you feel supported, informed, and not alone.