Midwives and doulas are an alternative to a doctor's care. See what your options are in the Triangle.

Midwives

Nurse-midwives are licensed in North Carolina as nurses and approved to practice as Certified Nurse Midwives.

The
Women's Birth & Wellness Center, 930 Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd. in Chapel Hill, offers childbirth in a relaxed atmosphere -
somewhat like being at home. Midwives assist in the entire process,
from the beginning stages of pregnancy to delivery.

UNC has a Midwifery Service
through the school of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to help women
throughout their lives - from teens to older women. They offer prenatal
care, counseling and education, as well as family planning education
and well woman care.

The American College of Nurse-Midwives has a practice locator to help you find a midwife in your area.

Doulas

A
doula helps take care of a mother's emotional needs throughout
childbirth by providing support and suggestions for partners that can
enhance their experiences of birth.

Doulas of North America (DONA) offers a locator to help you in your search. This list is broken down by city.

The Triangle Parentzone also offers a list of doulas and services in the Triangle area.

Need Help?

If you need help deciding if this is the route you should take, check the Triangle Birth Network for more information about all the different birthing options in the area.

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