The biggest difference between a doula and a midwife is that the doula does nothing clinical. Only provides comfort and support to mom and serves as a liason between the parents and the medical staff.
Aww, don't feel bad. That pic of you and Guy was so awesome!You know I still feel a bad about that. I really wanted to spend time with you all. I missed about 3.5 hours (I think) of valuable park time with the wait time and the actual demonstration.
I promise I'll spend more time with everyone on the next trip (and hopefully the mini-meet).
steph
LOL We posted at the same time and about as opposite as can be. 
noun
A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth.
[Modern Greek doula, from Greek dialectal doul?, servant-woman, slave.]
I was interested in that at one point until I learned they are mostly about natural childbirth (from what I'd read anyway) and I was all about the drugs.
Beth, just so you know doulas aren't mostly about natural childbirth, they are mostly about supporting the mother's choices (which can include medication for pain management). I personally assisted mothers who chose to have epidurals, and I supported them 100% in their decision. I would never consider my personal birth plan would be the correct birth plan for another mom.
We have to have at least 1 person on duty and the person that week is going to be me. Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just want to cry.
Well, that's true about the doulas. I know once my drugs kicked in I was finally able to fall asleep and when the doc woke me up to say it was time to go deliver, I was just really ticked off.I think the reason that doulas are most often associated with natural child birth is because women who choose to go that route vs. epidural are the ones who truly need the comfort and assistance of a doula. KWIM? I mean, once you've had an epi, you're pretty much a happy camper until the drugs wear off.
I've attended a c-section as well. The mom was planning for a natural delivery, but the baby turned breach the day of delivery and they had to do an emergency c-section. My job was to make sure all other avenues were explored before the mom agreed to the c-section. And then to keep the mom and dad calm during the surgery and talk them through it.
I don't know if I'll ever do more doula work. I've kind of moved on from that place in my life. Now my addiction is vacation planning!!!
That video is hilarious. I love the lady's lisp. . . what a riot.
Awwwwwww man! That sucks. I don't know what to say. I'm sorry Steph. And there's absolutely no one else that can be on duty? What if you were sick?Okay here goes. I've spent the past hour or so e-mail back and forth to my boss and have found out........that the trip to Vegas has been cancelled but another trip came up to Ohio (I don't have to go one, thankfully.) Having said that I still can't go on the trip because there will be 4 people out of the office that week and she can't authorize me leave.
steph
noun
A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth.
[Modern Greek doula, from Greek dialectal doulā, servant-woman, slave.]
I was interested in that at one point until I learned they are mostly about natural childbirth (from what I'd read anyway) and I was all about the drugs.
Have you heard of ChaCha?
Why yes, I have. That would be the exciting syncopated latin dance, that originated in the 1950's as a slowed-down Mambo. During the 1950's, the Cha Cha was made famous by many Latino bands such as Xavier Cugat and Prez Prado. Cuban in origin, the Cha Cha rhythm is found in the much of today's popular music.Oh, you are good!
Why yes, I have. That would be the exciting syncopated latin dance, that originated in the 1950's as a slowed-down Mambo. During the 1950's, the Cha Cha was made famous by many Latino bands such as Xavier Cugat and Prez Prado. Cuban in origin, the Cha Cha rhythm is found in the much of today's popular music.
However, I suck at dancing and at ChaCha.
Awwwwwww man! That sucks. I don't know what to say. I'm sorry Steph. And there's absolutely no one else that can be on duty? What if you were sick?
You forgot your Clippings!!
Well, we sure will miss you.
And I'm glad you made sure to tell them about March. Otherwise we'd have to kidnap you! No way you are missing that one. You forgot your Clippings!!
At least you don't have to travel. . . (tryin to look on the bright side here). 
I'm sorry, but that is definitely over your 160-character limit. Your accuracy rating just went down.
Clippings? There's no room for stinkin clippings!
