Doula
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Becoming a Doula or a Lactation Consultant
Asked by K.C. from Austin
on February 25, 2011
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I need some advice and I figured that it was likely that some of the moms on here do these jobs. I am interested in becoming a certified doula, lactation consultant, o...
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- You don't actually need to be a nurse to be a lactation consultant, however, to sit for the IBCLC exam, you need a lot of hours working with breastfeeding moms and it'...
- I don't know details about either profession aside from my brief encounters. But I do have a lot of experience with an on-call job, similar to a doula. I did it an...
- K., Doulas in the Austin area are fairly in demand. One place to start is to contact the Central Texas Doula Association and perhaps go to one of their meetings. ...
Doula Recommendations for Baylor Downtown
Asked by M.J. from Dallas
on January 4, 2010
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Hello, I'm trying to have a mostly natural childbirth and am planning to switch to Baylor Downtown under the care of either Dr Crochet or Dr Sandra Brothers.
I'm l...
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- I used Anna Marie Nelson with professionaldoula.com She was wonderful! My husband was really comfortable with having her in the room, and she was not intrusive at all ...
- Delilah Ray is wonderful! She attended our birth on 11/29, we were a birth center birth that ended up with a hospital transfer. I know she will also go to Baylor downt...
- If you are delivering at Baylor downtown - Billie teaches all the prenatal classes - she is also a registered Doula. Here is her website: http://www.doulabillie.com/...
Doula in Waco Area...
Asked by E.D. from Waco
on October 2, 2009
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This was a little longer than expected*
I had planned on atending birthing classes with my husband, and he too planned on being by my side and supporting me through...
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- My son in law and I both were in the delivery room with my daughter was giving birth to my grandson, and there were no birthing classes attended by any of us. The nurs...
- Typically a midwife will not act as a doula if you are having a hospital birth. If you are having a hospital birth you should for sure consider hiring a doula. If your...
- I noticed that some ladies suggested that a friend there would be just as good. Here's the differences between a friend and a doula: 1)A friend is free, doula is a...
Doula Recommendation in Seattle
Asked by J.L. from Seattle
on March 17, 2010
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Ladies,
I'm due with my second child in July and looking for a doula recommendation. I had an unmedicated birth with my first child and would like to do it again, ...
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- I used Jenna Noelke and LOVED her! Her website is http://cherrytreebirthing.com/. I would interview a few as well to find a good fit. Good luck!
- Check out Patti Ramos at http://www.doulapattiramos.com/. She is not only a doula but does amazing professional photography.
- There are so many wonderful labor doulas in Seattle. Interview several so you can find the right fit for your family. You can contact PALS for referrals or look at p...
Looking for a Great Doula in or Around Denton TX
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on May 1, 2008
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Has anyone had great personal experience with a Doula that would be available in Denton? THANKS!
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- Call Inanna Birth & Women's Care, they might be able to tell you of one: ###-###-####
- Congratulations!! I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy and delivery. I have never used a doula but I have had all my children naturally with certified nur...
- Kathryn O'brien. I had her and she is wonderful.
Seeking Doula in South Bay
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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I am 16 weeks pregnant and seeking a Doula to assist in my deliver in October. Ideally I was hoping to be able to have a home birth (since I was born at home 32 years...
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- Dear M., Greetings!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR VERY EXCITING NEWS!!! I highly recommend my amazing midwife, Tonya Brooks, who is located in Sherman Oaks. I...
- hi M., i used a doula for my first baby, born in february. she lives in redondo beach. i don;t think she has certification but i really like her style. she was m...
- HI M., Good for you that you are sticking to your guns! I am a chiropractor in LB and I used Beach Cities Midwifery down in Laguna Niguel area. Lisa Sherwood was...
Is It Possible to Have a Doula Just for Child Birth?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 25, 2008
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I am in my 7th month of pregnancy and have decided that I would like to look into using the services of a Doula to help me ensure a natural childbirth. Is it too late...
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- We worked with Joan Taylor for an unmedicated hospital birth in Oakland, and she was wonderful. We met with her several times before the birth and once after to talk a...
- Yes. You mostly need the doula for the childbirth. Are you having a home birth?
- also check out benefits of water birthing. its profound there's a must see video 'birth as we know it'
First Time Mom Looking for Doula
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on August 15, 2008
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I am new to the area and am looking for some personal recommendation for a doula. I will have a home birth and also would like a doula with my CNM. Did anyone use one ...
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- A.: call Jeanette at Birthways ( www.bithwaysinc.com) 888 506 0607. another resource is Birthlink... www.birthlink.com godluck and congratulations! ...
- Check out www.mamabellybirth.com. Natalie Evans was not my doula but she was our childbirth class educator and she was great. I'm pretty sure she has experience with...
- Hi, I did not have a doula at my first labor, and for my second labor I thankfully did and it made a huge difference. You can call Avital: ###-###-####. She i...
Considering a VBAC with a Doula
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on August 19, 2008
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Hello,
I just found out that I am pregnant with my second child (about 7 weeks along). I had a C-section with my daughter after 3 1/2 hours of pushing (she was post...
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- Just wanted to mention that I've known 3 different people who opted for a VBAC after their first C-Section. All three ended up in a second C-Section after hours of har...
- http://www.feliciaroche.com/services/doulalinks.html Felicia was my doula and I can't praise her enough.. I couldn't have had my son without her!! I believe she liv...
- With my 8 year old I have a C-Section and had no problems recovering- with my 2 year old I really wanted to deliver vaginally, I had 3rd degree tears when I did this. ...
Seeking Good OB/GYN and Doula in San Diego
Asked by E.K. from San Diego
on June 14, 2008
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Hi,
I'm looking for a good Kaiser Permanente OB/GYN. Also seeking a great Doula. Any thoughts?
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- Colleen McNally is an awesome OB/GYN...gentle, yet very firm at the same time. She is awesome. Also, I have a good friend Melissa Drollman who is a Doula...here is...
- I've had 2 babies at Kaiser in the last 2 years. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, you will likely see a midwife and I loved Robin Brennan. Patricia Achilly is also ...
- Fran Wilson is fantastic! she also offers hypno birthing classes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE her! find ____@____.com.
