Hi anyone know about midwifes..

-Okay so my question is, what’s a midwife for?

-Are they like a doctor?

-Do you not have to see a doctor for prenatal appointment if you see a mid wife?

-Do they send for ultrasounds and other tests needed?

Is there any kind of midwife that helps with labour as a supporter? Is that what they are for?

I would like to look for this type of service somebody to be there for birth beside my birthing dr.. is there such thing? Please guide.

Thanks for your info ! I live in Canada.

I am young and my partner isn’t the greatest at supporting during birth.