b'Everyone has a different birth experience.\\xa0\\nObstetricians and midwives are well-known members of the birth team. Along with the pregnant person, they are central to labor and delivery.\\nDoulas are lesser known, but they can provide essential support for pregnant women and their loved ones.\\xa0\\nOn this week\\u2019s episode of Well, Now: What to expect when working with a doula with Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow.\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Overcoming a Complicated Pregnancy\\nWell, Now is hosted by Maya Feller, CDN and Kavita Patel, MD.\\nPodcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'