Doula
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Looking for a Doula
Asked by R.L. from Minneapolis
on August 12, 2008
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Have you used a doula and loved her? I am looking for a recommendation! I have a couple of doulas in mind that I found on the Childbirth Collective site based on their...
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- Hi R.! I used a doula for both of our kids. The first time she was great, the second time she was horrible. I would still use a doula, but would get other names f...
- Here is my advice. Go to the Childbirth Collective Meetings - especially the one called "All About Doulas." The doulas lead every meeting, that way you can meet seve...
- Kathy Chinn was our doula for our one year old son and she was great. Calm, genuine, experienced. Certified by DONA. She is located in St Paul, maybe that is too far f...
Doula Recommendations?
Asked by J.O. from Kansas City
on March 10, 2009
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good doula that would help with a delivery at Olathe Medical Center? I had a c-section the first time and would like to better...
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- My doula (Sally Riley) is on the list the other poster provided. She was fabulous and I delivered at Olathe so I know that she will go there (at least she did 7 ...
- I highly recommend a doula. I had one for my first, and not for my second (but I delivered at the Topeka birth center) and now I will for my third. First and third w...
- Sorry I don't have any recommendations but there is the KC doulas that has a website: http://www.kcdoulas.org/index.html Best of Luck!
Doula Recommendations
Asked by A.P. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2010
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Does anyone have any good recommendations for a certified doula? I live in St. Paul and will be delivering at Fairview Riverside in Minneapolis. I have found basic lis...
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- We used Jessie Weber (Home: ###-###-####, Pager: ###-###-####) as our doula two years ago and really liked her. I think she lives in the northern suburbs of St. Paul,...
- The Childbirth Collective has a lot of information and references. My mom is a doula and was wonderful!!!! I highly recommend doulas! Good luck :)
- My biggest suggestion is to interview and make sure you just click with the person. My doula experience was negative because I didn't trust my gut when I started to...
Doula Recommendations
Asked by J.Y. from Chicago
on August 16, 2011
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I am newly pregnant with my third child. My first two were born via c-sections (my 1st was breech and my 2nd a repeat because my doctor got nervous with my being 10 ...
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- As a doula myself, I can tell you to try the DONA website -- dona.org. They have a listing of DONA certified doulas near you. You should also check out the Internati...
- Thank God I had a doula with my son. I PLANNED an all natural "don't even touch me!" birth and GOT a C-section under general anastheticand I am CONVINCED that the re...
- It can be hard to find a doc/hospital that is willing to do a VBAC, it is even harder to find one that will do a VBA2C (vag birth after 2 c-sections). I would make su...
Looking for a Doula
Asked by S.S. from New York
on February 14, 2008
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I'm fast approaching 30 weeks and am looking for a doula; referrals would be great.
I don't have a lot of money so can't swing one with a high fee but don't want t...
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- Hi S.. I am almost 40 as well. I have 2 boys 5 and 8 yrs old. I was just recently going through my old business cards and cannot get myself to throw out my doula's...
- I just gave birth 2 1/2 weeks ago and had a wonderful doula. Her name is Deborah Badran and she was absolutely fantastic. I had a very difficult labor and could never ...
- Hi S., first off congratulations! I didnt use Linda (who I will recommend) as a doula, however she has tons of experience and is also a night time only baby nurse. ...
Looking for a Doula
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on December 2, 2007
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My husband and I are considering a doula for the birth of our child (due early next year). I'm looking for advice or recommendations that might help us find one. We ...
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- We had a fantastic doula two years ago when our daughter was born. Her name is Alissa Wehrman here is a link to her website: http://sunbirth.org/ At that time she ...
- I eventually had two doulas. My doula was out of town when I went in to labor (my son was 3 1/2 weeks early). A friend of ours then called in a friend who was wonderfu...
- Hi L., I had Audra Sanderhoff from Gracewinds Perinatal Services as my doula for the birth of my son last October. I thought she was very good. She is labor as we...
HypnoBirthing And Doula
Asked by S.L. from Denver
on May 14, 2008
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I am 18 weeks into my first pregnancy and am very interested in taking HypnoBirthing Classes and finding a HypnoBirthing Certified Doula within the Denver area (we liv...
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- I studied both Hypnobirthing and HypnoBabies for my last pregnancy, and I found Hypnobabies MUCH better. The materials were better, and just made more sense to me. I u...
- Hi S., I'm a doula. I'm not certified in hypnobirthing but I'm well connected in the doula community in Boulder/Denver so if you'd like me to post something for you...
- I'd also suggest Sweet Beginnings (www.oursweetbeginnings) in Littleton. She has a lot of great programs and doulas that work with her. Abundant blessings, L....
Explain a Doula
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on April 10, 2007
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I had an extremely easy pregnancy the first time around. Now as I plan for round two I am trying to understand what a Doula does. I understand that they provide supp...
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- Hi C., Well, there are two kinds; partum and post-partum. Partum doulas are there for emotional support and guidance during your baby's delivery. They in no way "...
- Dear C., my name is D. Conte and I am a doula. I am sorry for the lady in the first response. We do many things, we are there "yes" for support. I am trained throug...
- Hi C., A doula is a woman (mostly, altho there are about 5 men in the country who are trained doulas) who provides emotional support to you and your partner during th...
Looking for a Doula
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on June 21, 2010
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My husband and I are looking for a doula. Our baby is due mid - end of July and we are having a home birth. We were talking to someone for a while but it didn't end up...
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- I would agree with Sue about Childbirth Collective but as well as the web site they have parent topic nights in Mpls on Mondays and St Paul on Wednesday's. The first ...
- Anne Bielejeski - ###-###-#### ____@____.com amazing christian woman and amazing doula
- Check the member profiles on the Childbirth Collective web site: www.childbirthcollective.org to get a feel for doulas that would fit with your needs. You can also sen...
Doula Mentor?
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on September 6, 2010
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I am wanting to explore becoming a doula. Has anyone out there had experience that would be willing to answer some questions for me? For example, is the best certifi...
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- I'm a doula and childbirth educator. I received my training through DONA, which is the most recognized certifying organization. There is also CAPPA, and they have se...
- I don't have any good advice, but I would contact someone at the DONA website. I was looking to become a certified Lactation Consultant and the official LC website he...
- I did my training 3 days after giving birth to my son. It was so fun! IMHO, DONA training is necessary. You receive credibility and community, as well as an easier ...
