RaMa Mama Doula Share: What is the difference between an OBGYN, a Midwife, and a Birth Doula?...

As Birth Doulas, we get asked A LOT about the difference between what we do, what a gynecological doctor does, and what a midwife does. Here is the breakdown...

An OBGYN - an obstetric and gynecologist, is a physician who cares for women and babies, and treats female reproductive issues. They are doctors who serve females from puberty through menopause, and beyond. They perform exams, screen for cancers, deliver babies, and perform major surgeries.