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Doulas not allowed to provide medical services, only emotional support, says Health Minister

By RAHIMY RAHIM, HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, TARRENCE TAN and MARTIN CARVALHO

KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals offering doula (birth companion) services are not allowed to provide medical services or advice involving pro-natural birthing and gentle birthing or risk action taken against them, warns the Health Ministry.

Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic) said at the moment, doula services are not registered under any association or group and their type of services are not clearly outlined.

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