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physician

A physician is a medical doctor who can lead clinical care and make medical decisions during labor and birth.

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Support team and doula role in home birth

Support team and doula role in home birth

The support team in a home birth A planned home birth usually involves more than one supportive person, but the roles are not interchangeable. The core clinical lead is typically a midwife or physician, depending on the care model and local regulations. That clinician assesses maternal and fetal status, manages labor from a medical standpoint, […]