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For those who have been there, how would you feel having an extra doula in the room with you? (Hospital birth).
I'm not sure if she's just going to watch or actually help - I think that'll be a big deciding factor for me (waiting on doulas reply). I'm...
Started by Mrs.MauiBride24 on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
You could even have a code word and have your doula....
One of the most modest people you will ever meet and the last thing I wanted was an audience to your doula ahead of time about the possibility of wanting to kick the assistant out.
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Hello everyone!
I have a question for you that I need some guidance with....
I was just hired by a couple EDD 3/26 .... she went to her dr appt today, and told him that she was hiring a doula. Apparently the guy flipped out and said "no doulas". I guess...
Started by Mother's Intuition on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at alldoulas):
(If you....
It's nice he may have, and if it comes up, clarify what kind of support you're there to provide as a doula a doula's scope lies.
As a doula, I like to attend at least one appointment with my client and meet their OB.
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I responded to a poster in mchupie's post below who said she thought doulas were creepy- strangers who hang out in the delivery room to encourage you (I'm paraphrasing, obv.). Having used a doula myself, I think there are a lot of misconceptions about...
Started by Jodi2008 on
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by 20 people.
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My ....
I had a doula, and I am not a crunchy, granola who likes organic food.
I guess I just don't understand what the point is .
A good friend of mine is a doula that.
And meet your goals and expectations in the birth experience.
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I have been looking a little bit into a Doula and I was wondering if anyone ever had one and what their experience was and if you would have one again?! Also any information about cost would be great! TIA
Started by JJorstad on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
I used a doula for my first birth with breastfeeding, settling....
Hi!
I am a doula myself so I'm a little biased but I think doulas are great! But there are studies and statistics that speak volumes about how beneficial doulas are.
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I've seen a few posts about convincing DH of the benefits of natural birth- show him the statistics, watch the Business of Being Born, have conversations about why NB is important to you, etc....
But what if you've done all that and DH is STILL not on...
Started by ncjulia12 on
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by 9 people.
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He will have to help you.
By that point, he won't have a choice anymore.
I've met with her once already and requires one meeting to labor, your doula should help him become involved.
We will meet together with the doula.
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There seems to be a great demand from EB members for the care of a trainee doula or student midwife during their pregnancy. So I've decided to start a thread for these people.
If you would like to have a trainee doula or student midwife follow you through...
Started by b>Freckles on
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by 81 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at essentialbaby):
I am a student doula looking there,
I'm a 30-year-old first time mum-to-be, due mid-June, looking for a student midwife or trainee doula in advance! Pming you strawberrymojo....
But wanted to let you know that I will respond to your PM tomorrow .
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I'm going to meet a gal that may be my doula, and I have no idea what to ask her?
Started by mommymandy on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diaperswappers):
These questions pulled together.
Does a doula do?, what would you do for me during my birth etc.
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During my last pregnancy - which was some years ago! - I worked with a student doula. I had thought this would be a good idea, as I (correctly, as it turned out...) didn't think my partner would provide much support during labour and birth, and thought...
Started by b>Bibendum on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at essentialbaby):
Wow, sounds like ....
I only know one postnatal doula definitely check it out.
It sounds like at the Find a Doula site? They have a pretty comprehensive listing.
I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the support you needed from your doula.
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This may be inappropriate to ask, but i am curious as to what any of you paid for your doula. it seems like many of the ones i am looking at operate on a "sliding scale" fee system, ie, they recommend an amount based upon your income (it's honor system...
Started by zubenescamali on
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by 17 people.
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I know a doula who was able to barter doula is to find a doula....
In NYC, it's not unheard of for a highly experienced doula to charge upwards of $2000 will choose a lower amount and then barter for the rest.
For someone in training.
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I am pregnant with my first and I'm talking to a doula right now & I honestly don't know what I'm doing! Please help!
-Is having a doula help guide me this early on in my pregnancy a bad thing?
-What about pricing? What is the average price?
-Finally,...
Started by MaceyLayne on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thebump):
Usually you would meet with them to go over health information, birth....
When I was studying to become a doula (which I never ended up pursuing), most women would meet with their doula during the last third of their pregnancy.
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