Doula: Toddler
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Doula
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on August 24, 2009
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I am curious to find out how familiar people in our community are with a Labor Doula? Would you recommend or use one? What about Prenatal Massage Therapy? Infant Massage?
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- Having a doula at the birth of my little girl was one of the best decisions that my hubby and I made. After meeting with a dr who informed us that I would probably end...
- I would definately recommend a doula! I had both my kids at home with a midwife and a doula and it was amazing! Painful, yes, but amazing and totally worth it.
- I highly recommend using a doula! It was the best decision we made. My doula is also a massage therapist that gave wonderful prenatal massages. Her name is Hannah. ...
Experience with Doula
Asked by P.K. from Houston
on March 29, 2008
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Hi I am hiring a doula for my upcoming labor in a couple of weeks. What should I expect? Anyone had any experiences with a doula?
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- I had a doula that was provided for my by my midwife. She was an assistant to the midwife, helping to set up, clean up, etc, but she was also a tremendous help to me. ...
- I had my first two children in hospitals and my last at a birthing center with a mid-wife and doula. They knew what they were doing and my comfort and the baby's safe...
- I hired a doula for the birth of my daughter, we had a home birth with a midwife. My Doula was amazing I could not have done it without her she was the first one to a...
Anyone Have a Doula?
Asked by M.L. from Cincinnati
on January 26, 2008
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anyone have a doula?
how was your experience?
if you didn't have a doula, do you wish you had, or think you will have one next time?
just curious:)
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- I used Jamison Bornemann ###-###-####) and was very pleased with her. She'll meet with you as often as you want to during pregnancy to ensure that you feel comfortabl...
- We had a doula for our third-and last-birth. I would do it all over again with her and wished I would of had her for the other ones! I got to deliver without meds an...
- I had a doula with our first child, and had a very good delivery experience. She did a great job of attempting to alleviate discomfort and support me (though my husban...
Seeking Doula
Asked by M.R. from Minneapolis
on March 13, 2008
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Does anyone have a doula they would recommend? I live in St. Paul.
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- I used Jenny Goodfriend. She was great. She lives in St. Paul. I haven't talked to her in about a year, so I'd have to dig her number out. She spent the entire night a...
- i have a doula friend who lives in st. paul. her name is jess, and she's wonderful! you can reach her at ____@____.com or at ###-###-####. congratulations!
- Sarah the Doula was fabulous for us. You can find her at blooma.org You can also check out the childbirth collective (not sure the exact address,just google it) t...
Looking for a Doula
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on May 16, 2005
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Does anyone know of a Doula in the Plano area they could recommend? Thank you!
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- I am a Doula - you can e-mail me at ____@____.com home number is long distance so if you don't mind that then e-mail me and I will give it to you.
- Hi, My doula, Valerie Bishop is on maternity leave right now, but she suggested contacting Wendy Blumberg, who is in Plano. Wendy is a certified doula, massage therap...
- OOPS!!! I just realized this was dated 2005... not 2006! Hopefully you have already had your baby! Sorry! I am a doula in Plano! I am not sure if you have fou...
Doula Training
Asked by L.K. from San Antonio
on January 30, 2008
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Does anyone out there know anything about doula training? I have checked the San Antonio Doula website and there is nothing there about training to become a doula. I ...
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- I don't know any doula's but was interested myself.I looked up information and found a website for Doula's of North America. You can go to www.dona.org and find out ho...
- You have most likely found the answer to your question now but I thought I would send you this. This is a place in Houston that might be able to give you some good adv...
- My sister is a Midwife in Houston. She is involved in several organizations like Texas Midwives Association, etc. Her name is Carol Schumacher and her number is ###-...
Looking for a Doula
Asked by B.C. from San Diego
on September 26, 2008
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Hello,
I am delivering at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla and would love recommendations for a doula.
Thank you,
B.
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- Hi B.! I did not have a doula during delivery but had a post pardum who was a God send!!! She came to our home starting the second day back from the hospital and show...
- Another vote for Jo Kilburn...you can pm me if you have more questions but i had an AMAZING vbav birth with her in february at Scripps Encinitas
- Linda Goldsmith - I didn't personally use her but I know many people who have and she is great. Her e-mail is ____@____.com luck! :)
Becomming a Doula
Asked by M.B. from Savannah
on January 31, 2007
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I have been helping a friend of mine set up a Doula training workshop for Savannah and she called yesterday to say that no one seems to know what a doula is in this ar...
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- There are several Doula's here in the Columbus area who are working diligently to get the word out about Doula's. I hope your friend will not get too discouraged and ...
- I'n a native New Englander who recently moved to the south.....I find that they are MUCH slower here learning about ways --other than their traditional ones -- to addr...
- Surprisingly around here there are not many doulas. I looked for one before I had my daughter and only found one. She lives between here (Athens) and Atlanta. She is a...
Are You a Doula? Would You Use a Doula?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 9, 2010
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I am seriously considering becoming a Doula, but I think I need more information from women who have done it or have used one. What did you like? What didn't you like?...
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- if you are delivering in a hospital i dont see the reason for a doula, they have full time nurse with you who are very caring,if you have support from family mom...
- I loved my doula. She was there from labor through the birth and was support for me (and perhaps possibly more for my husband). My goal was to have an unmedicated VB...
- Yes! Get one! It made all the difference in the world to me. I was able to have a natural, medicine-free birth with her support. I didn't have one during my first ...
Any Experience with a Doula?
Asked by M.R. from Tampa
on August 11, 2007
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I am considering a doula for my birth. This is our first child, and I am impressed by the studies that show that women who give birth with a doula have lower rates of...
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- Hi there: I had a doula-in-training for my 2nd baby (VBAC) and I really enjoyed having her there. I think it depends on your personality, as to whether you'll find a d...
- hi, I had a doula with my first child. she was very informative. she taught birthing classes and pregnacy health classes. i had a lot of complications with the pregnan...
- M., I WISH I had listened to my gut and hired a doula. My son's birth was a bit complicated since he was 10lb 11oz!! I wish someone would have been there to calm m...
