Why Doulas Should Not Play Midwife
Prof Chan Yoo Kuen, Consultant Obstetric Anaesthesiologist, University of Malaya
27-Nov-20 14:30
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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
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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,