Doula
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Doula in Austin?
Asked by R.C. from Austin
on November 14, 2010
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I am 26 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I had an epidural with my first and it was a loooong process. My second came very quickly and I didn't have time for an epidu...
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- Sam Evans was my midwife for my last two pregnancies. I gave birth the first time at a birth center in San Antonio, and the second time I had a planned home birth. (...
- Yes my friend Stacy Wooster, she was my doula and was wonderful. She is certified yoga teacher, massage therapist and very knowledgeable about natural and herbal care....
- Amanda is a fabulous doula. Hopefully this is still her current email. Good luck. I loved working with Amanda! ____@____.com
Chicago Doula
Asked by L.T. from Chicago
on September 29, 2009
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Hi again,
I learned so much last time I asked a question. I was wondering in Chicago did you hire a doula, was she certified (DONA or DONA CD-ALCE-Etc) and if you don...
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- L.: contact birthways (888 506 0607 )or look on their site... www.bithwaysinc.com or birthlink ( www.birthlink.com) also http://www.bellybumboutique....
- We found our doula on the DONA website. Yes she was certified. She offered phone support leading up to the birth-day (I called her twice about random pregnancy thing...
- L., I am behind on my email. I wanted a doula...and got what seemed like great referrals. Turned out that most of theme were charging $800 or $1000 or more, which ...
Looking for a Doula...
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on March 9, 2008
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It may be a little early to start looking, I don't know I'm new at this, but I'd like a doula if we can afford one. Partly because I don't have family or close friends...
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- Hi C., wel I wish I read this one before tha the Anger one, lol. Anyway, congratulations for you little boy. I hope you bolth are doing all right.I am glad you escaped...
- Hey C., Contact the hospital. I actually delievered at Tampa General (because I had a major amount of complications and that where my OB was) but before the del...
- Hi C. I actually work at TGH and you can contact the hospital and get connected with the doula's there. They are not TGH employees so they aren't just for that hospi...
Doula Training??
Asked by E.L. from Chicago
on April 2, 2011
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I really need to return to work (for financial reasons) after DD (almost 2) but I just can't seem to find a job that "fits" or that will hire me! I think I could be a...
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- Go online and search for a school that trains doulas. You should be able to get financial aid for the training and daycare assistance. As far as the music goes, I h...
- In washington to be an actually ''doula'' yes you need to have a little cert training. It is only a 3 month course. I to after having kids came to the realization ...
- I think you should look into the different certifying bodies. I am being certified through DONA International. Typically, there are workshops offered every so often th...
Using a Doula at Your Birth
Asked by M.K. from Springfield
on February 24, 2008
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Has anyone ever used a Doula for the birth of their child? How was your experience? Do you recommend it? What about a post partum doula? Did they help? Just curio...
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- i had a doula and loved it, these are the reason why: 1.you never know when you will go into labor, so i wouldn't necessarily know the dr on call 2. you never know...
- I used a doula. I definitely recommend it. As a first time Mom I was really nervous about the whole birth and my doula helped alleviate any fears. We met with her s...
- Yes, get a doula! So helpful. I loved mine. It was nice for DH to have her there too. I wish I had hired a pp doula too. You definitely might benefit from one with...
Doula??
Asked by C.S. from San Francisco
on June 10, 2008
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I'm considering delivering without pain medication this time around (3rd baby), and would like to gather some information about doulas. Also would like some advice fro...
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- I had a doula and I wanted to go natural, but in the end I did get an epidural. My doula helped me greatly though, during the time I was laboring. I got in the showe...
- Hi C., Talk to your doc and a couple more anesthesiologists and get some help with the pain ... you don't have to be knocked out and can enjoy the birth process wit...
- Hi C., The first time I was induced due to preeclampsia. From what I understand, the pitocin makes the contractions incredibly strong and painful, which they were. I ...
Do You Know What a Postpartum Doula Is?
Asked by J.A. from New York
on June 18, 2009
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I would like to take a poll...
I would like to know how many of you have heard of or know what a Postpartum Doula is?
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- At the age of 46, I only just recently heard the word for the first time and I assume it's person who is like a coach. Would love to have had one around when my sons w...
- I believe she's someone (sort of like a nanny) who comes to your home and helps with/teaches you about the care of your newborn.
- yeah, I do. I used one.
Any One Had a Doula During Labor and Delivery?
Asked by T.C. from Albuquerque
on June 2, 2009
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I am now almost 13 weeks pregnant and would like to take the natural approach to labor and delivery as I did with my daughter. There is a local doula service group in ...
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- I did not have a Doula for either of my children. I had my Mother, Husband and SIL in the room with me and they were a great team. If I had not had the experiences I...
- I'm actually T.'s sister (she told me to use her account to respond) I used a doula with the delivery of my 8 month old son, and both my husband and I agree, IT IS THE...
- I just had baby #1 in early February and had planned to deliver without pain meds so we hired a Doula and were thrilled while working with her. As it turned out, howev...
Looking for a Doula in San Antonio
Asked by N.E. from San Antonio
on September 21, 2007
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Can anyone give a personal recommendation for a good doula in the San Antonio area? I had a wonderful doula from Austin for my first delivery, but I'm having a really...
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- Hi N., I am an apprenticing midwife and postpartum doula in the San Antonio area. There is a wonderful website www.sanantoniomidwives.org and there is also a doula g...
- I used Suzanne De Leon and she was wonderful. I had a great birth experience! I also used Lonestar Midwives if you are looking for a midwife. They were very support...
- Hey N., Have you tried contacting the Local La Leche League? Seems like when I was attending meetings some of the moms there knew of doulas or in fact were being tra...
Seeking a Doula in the Chicago Area
Asked by M. from Chicago
on July 18, 2009
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I am interested in finding a doula in the Chicago area or northern suburbs. If anyone has any recommendations it would be greatly appreciated!
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- M.: congratlaitons! contact: birthways... www.birthwaysinc.com 888 506 0607 look in the birthlink website.. www.birthlink.com P., RLC, IBCLC ...
- I am a doula and I am studying nursing as well. I basicly only charge whatever I would lose from not working during your labor but I am not doing it for profit per se...
- Hi M.! I went through Mother Me on Ravenswood. I was going to use Rita DiRito, but ended up with my backup doula Casey Gabel. Had an absolutely AWESOME experien...
