Doula
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Seeking a Doula in Northwest Chicagoland
Asked by D.L. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Good Morning! I am hoping you can help me find a reasonably priced doula who has experience with a waterbirth at home??
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- Congratulations!!! PM me if you want some help finding a doula. Let me know where you are located. I am a Bradley teacher in Oak Park. Also check http://www.dona.org/
- Hi D., I work for a wonderful place called Chicago Women's Health Center. We have referrals for doulas who are affordable. ###-###-####. Just call and ask or lea...
- D.: contact Birthways... www.birthways.com Look at www.birthlink.com P., RLC, IBCLC Breastfeeding and Parenting Solutions
Should I Get a Doula for My First Pregnancy?
Asked by F.W. from Phoenix
on February 1, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my first and plan on having a natural childbirth. I've heard doula's are awesome to have and am not sure if I should. My partner is very supportive, ...
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- I wish I would have had a Doula for my first two babies. I did not know about them. I ended up getting a C-section when I really didn't know that there were options. A...
- Because it is your first, I will do for you what was done for me. I personally am very grateful I had my first child in a hospital with an epidural. The process is pai...
- I had a doula with my second child's birth. My mom and husband were there with me but having the doula was worth it! She helped with different positions to ease th...
Looking for Doula in Dallas, TX
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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I am now wishing i had found a midwife and/or birthing center but am so far into pregnancy that it is a little too late for that. So i am looking into a doula to atten...
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- Congratulations on your impending arrival! We used Barrie Glasscock, she was great! Her info.http://birthingmatters.net/contact_me_body.htm. Good Luck to you.
- T., I am a Doula in Dallas and would love to talk to you. Please contact me: ____@____.com. I have lots of resources in the community and I'm happy to help.
- Delilah Ray is my doula for my current pregnancy and she is wonderful. http://www.cherishbirth.com/home.html A friend of mine is using Maria Pokluda and she reall...
Seeking Doula Recommendations
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on January 23, 2008
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I am looking for recommendations for a doula. I will be delivering at ENH in Evanston and live in NW Chicago. I am seeking a doula who has had a child herself and ha...
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- Hi E.-I had my last baby thru a midwife in Chicago-she does deal with doulas in her office and there are two that have been very highly spoken of. I do not know if th...
- Hi E., Our doula, Barb Belcore-Walkden was through Birthways- you can contact her there. She's had a child, and is pregnant with her next. She is also studying to b...
- I will second the postings to contact birthways. They are AWESOME. I even had a doula who was single without children and she was (I think) even better because she w...
Mom Seeeking a Doula in the Southbay
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2009
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I am seriously considering hiring a birthing doula. I would love some referrals of doulas that work in the southbay. In particular, I am interested in speaking with ...
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- I'd recommend Patricia Grube. She's awesome! http://www.serenitybirth.com/about.html She also teaches an amazing prenatal yoga class at Yogaworks off of Sepulveda...
- Rena Ward is the best doula around. We are using her for the second time and she's fabulous. You can reach her at ____@____.com
- I just took a breastfeeding class at Long Beach Memorial, and they handed out a flyer for Bunny's Postpartum Doula Care. Supposedly this lady is really good at what s...
How Much Did You Pay for Your Doula?
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on October 10, 2009
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Hey Mommas,
My midwife has recommened a doula to me who is finishing her training and offering her services for a donation as a result. We definately will want to g...
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- I am paying $700 for my doula and she has been to 100 births and is getting certified as a midwife
- most newer doulas don't ask for payment,(they are happy to get the experience) but anywhere from $100-$300 is the beginning of the scale, When I was starting out...
- We paid $1000 for our doula, but she had 15+ years of experience, and was also an RN and was able to check me at our home before going to the hospital. She also came t...
Has Anyone Used a Doula Before?
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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Hi
I'm wondering if there are any of you guys that have used a Doula for their delivery?
I' thinking of hiring one but I don't want to spend thousands so I'm wonde...
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- M., I used a doula with my first delivery and loved her! Her name was Crystal, and I'm sorry to say I don't remember her last name or any contact information. She w...
- Hi, there! I am a doula (Hi, Cathy!) and my website is http://www.cherishbirth.com and my fee is not thousands. LOL! Speaking not as a doula myself, but as a mothe...
- M., I never used a Doula with either of my girls but certainly wished I had. I was not aware that they even existed with my first L&D and didn't think I needed one...
Seeking Doula in LA Area
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on January 10, 2010
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I am 28 weeks pregnant and just starting my doula search. I am strongly commited to having a natural childbirth and want someone who will support my decisions as well...
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- Check out my website at www.L.-J..net I currently have a great deal going on for the month of January...$150 off birth doula services! I'm also offering postpartum ...
- Hi again A.! I used Jacqueline Little from Sacred Entrance Midwifery. She was awesome!!!!
- I know a WONDERFUL midwife/doula in Lakewood and her name is Candace Leach. She's very calming, advocating and makes you feel like you've known her your whole life. sh...
General Doula Questions
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on June 30, 2008
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I am 32 weeks pregnant and am planning on having a VBAC. I was curious about having a Doula this time around since my first delivery was a cesarean and I am feeling a ...
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- J. - Definitely connect with ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network). We have a Yahoo discussion group and we meet monthly in Chicago (there is also a Lake Co...
- I delivered with a doula 5 years ago. I was induced and delivered without drugs. It was a great experience. A doula is an experienced woman who helps with comfo...
- Hi J. Congratulations on baby #2! I am a labor nurse and I really like Leah Koop for a Doula! She works REALLY well with women in labor and after labor...she is a...
Seeking a Doula in San Francisco
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on March 27, 2008
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Hello -
I am seeking a doula in San Francisco. My estimated due date is 10/2/08 and I plan on delivering at UCSF. Can anyone recommend someone, or otherwise advise?...
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- Hi S., My name is A. B. I highly recommend my doula, Susan Arthur. We hired her for both of our births. The first one was a c-section and the second a vbac. Susan...
- I am a student midwife and I also do labor support, as well as concurrent care. Please give me a call if you are interested. I have been at many laobrs at UCSF. ###-##...
- I am a 31 year old mother of 2. I used Susan Arthur (____@____.com)as my doula for the birth of my second child and it was wonderful. Susan was my Yoga teacher at pr...
