Should You Birth With a Midwife or Doctor?

We get so many questions about choosing the right birth team. In this episode of Dear Doula, Brandi interviews expert Jessica Diggs, a Los Angeles based midwife who shares the difference between midwifery model of care and medical model of birth care, and why either could be the right choice for your family. Jessica is also the founder of Centered, a community for doulas, and shares her tricks and tips to building a sustainable practice. If you have misconceptions about the role of doulas or midwives, or just want to learn more about all the amazing providers that are available to add to your birth and postpartum care team then don’t miss this episode.

You can find Jessica Diggs on her website or on Instagram. If you are a doula or birth professional looking for community and support building a sustainable practice join Centered, Jessica’s curated space for doulas.

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