I think that between midwife and mother, it's important that a relationship of perfect trust develop. This is really a unique type of relationship because I know it's not one you make all the time (I know for me, it's hard to just totally trust someone unless I've known them for a VERY long time).

I have not been in the midwife role yet but I have been as a doula which I see in the same way. Lines of communication open up that aren't there in other relationships. Mom trusts you to help her and you trust mom to communicate with you and you trust her abilities. I see it as a very beautiful relationship and feel I'm not explaining very well!

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Sasha, Doula, Mama, Wife, Student Midwife

Three little wild boys and one soldier husband