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What a doula does not do:
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Diagnose medical conditions
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Speak on behalf of the client to medical staff
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Give advice that is contrary to the medical directions of the client's practitioner
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Interpret medical diagnoses or clinical results
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Prescribe or administer treatment of medical conditions
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Administer medication
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Perform clinical procedures, including: taking temperature or blood pressure
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Take over complete care of the client
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Transport clients
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Stay alone with babies or other children
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“Sleep train” babies
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Act as a housekeeper or nanny
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