Why Doulas Should Not Play Midwife

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 27 Nov 2020 · 21 mins listen

The Ministry of Health has reiterated that doulas are not recognised as midwives in Malaysia. We look at why a doula shouldn't attempt to replace a midwife or doctor, and what are the risks of home births.

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Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Juliet Jacobs,Lim Sue Ann,Dashran Yohan

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Ministry of Health, Doula, Midwife, Malaysia, Home Birth, Home Birth Risks, Hospital Birth, COVID-19, Pandemic

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