Doula
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Post-partum Doula? Need Info/referrals
Asked by H.B. from Seattle
on July 17, 2008
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Have any of you (or anyone you know) ever used a post-partum doula? I'm looking for information on what they usually provide in terms of help, what the cost might be, ...
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- I haven't used her as a doula, but Mary Ellen Gabrielsen would be great. Post-partum doula work is, I believe, her primary line of work. She served as the officiant ...
- That crazy baby of yours! My friend was my doula and it was wonderful to have her there during surgery and afterward. Post partum doulas do many things, each has t...
- Hi, H.. I used a doula with both of my children and loved her! Her name is Deborah Sheldon, her business is Eastside Doula Care (www.eastsidedoulacare.com). She pro...
Seeking Doula and Classes Glendale/silverlake/hollywood/beverly Hills.
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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Looking for recommendations for a great doula.
I am looking for someone comfortable with homebirth, but is hospital savvy. She needs to be a strong birthing advoca...
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- I gave birth to my second baby girl at home in South Pasadena. I did not have a doula, but I would highly recommend one. The only reason I didn't use a doula was bec...
- We took a class at Golden Bridge Yoga. my daughter was frank breech and I ended up planning a section...Their pre-natal classes are awesome and focus on natural family...
- Hi! I would recommend taking a Bradley childbirth education class. It is very helpful in preparing you for low or no intervention birth. I've heard it's much bett...
Midwife and Doula near Palatine, IL
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on October 4, 2009
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I've always visited an Ob-Gyn and am not familiar with midwives or doulas. Now that I'm pregnant, I've heard a lot of good things about midwives/doulas. If you've ha...
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- I had my first baby almost a year ago and I used the midwife practice West Suburban Midwife Associates in Oak Park and I loved them... very professional, but a bit mor...
- This group of midwives at West Suburban Hospital is the group of hospital-based midwives that I give the highest recommendation of any in the area... http://www.wes...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy! To clarify: midwives are healthcare providers. A CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) is a registered nurse and has additional graduate t...
Seeking a Birth Doula near Homewood
Asked by R.C. from Birmingham
on September 17, 2008
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Hi,
It is my first pregnancy and I am hoping to find a good, supportive coach to help me through what I hope will be a natural labor. My husband (bless his heart) is...
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- I applaude any woman for making tough decisions however, personally for the 1st baby, I would strongly recommend an epidural so you won't be uncomfortable for what cou...
- hey R., this may sound funny but my chiroprator is into stuff like that. her name is Dr. Jessica at sounthern pine chiroprat the phone number is ###-###-####. she is ...
- I belong to the MOMS Club and this was a post on their site: This time I'm announcing the start of a new discussion group: Birmingham Birth Stories and More. Our fi...
Doula Advice
Asked by B.B. from New York
on June 30, 2008
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I am only 9 weeks pregnant but want to start looking into all birthing options. I've heard great things about doulas and wanted to know if anyone could recommend a fe...
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- There is a great center in Park Slope: Birth day presence--they have wonderful doulas who i am sure would be willing to travel to any of the three areas you mentioned....
- Hi B., I had an amazing doula for the birth of my son last year. Her name is Sharon Yeung and she works with a group of other doulas. She is also an acupuncturist/...
- I highly recommend Mia Borgatta ____@____.com Also the people at Real Birth www.realbirth.com could make good recommendations. Good luck
Doula Recommendation for St Paul Delivery
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 13, 2009
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I am going to try for a waterbirth at St Joes and I would love to hire a doula. My husband and i met with two doulas already (recommendations from friends) but we h...
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- I recommend Jessie Weber, Home: ###-###-#### Pager: ###-###-####. She has attended over 1000 births and has four kids of her own. She is very open-minded and wants ...
- Sarah Longacre is an amazing doula and also the owner of Blooma, a pre and post natal yoga studio. Check her out. She's well worth the money. Good luck!
- I recommend Rebecca Feyder of Twin Cities Doula. You can see more info on her at www.twincitiesdoula.com She's a friend of mine and such a sweetheart. Good luck dec...
Seeking Free/ Low Cost Doula
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2008
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Im in the Los Angeles area and have had one heck of a year. Just a little background. I had a still born daughter in March of 2007. It was a devastating loss and my dh...
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- Check out the DONA Website, and look for doulas still awaiting certification--most of them are willing to do the doula work for free or for little cost, in exchange fo...
- Hi T., Your ordeal sounds horrible. I think you are doing the right thing by seeking a doula and making sure you have support before, during and after the birth. I r...
- I feel so lost. What is a DH, and what is a stbx?
Anyone Know of a Doula Who Teaches Bradley Birthing Technique?
Asked by A.D. from Philadelphia
on March 19, 2008
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Hi, all. I *just* transferred from the clinic at HUP to a Natural Birthing Suite in CC last week. As a result I'm behind the 8-ball in regards to Birthing Classes. ...
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- Hi A.: I gave birth 19 months ago, using a doula, and after taking Bradley classes. The woman who gave the classes was wonderful, and is also a birth doula. Her name...
- I also took Bradley Birth Classes, and loved them. My son was born naturally, and it was a wonderful experience! My Instructor isn't teaching in this area any more, bu...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would be available as a Doula for your birth and/or private Birth classes if you would like to email me. I taught Bradley c...
Mom Seeking Information or Training for Postpartum Doula Services
Asked by S.M. from Boca Raton
on May 1, 2008
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I am a single, working mother who is extremely interested in incorporating work with postpartum mothers into my career. I feel there is a huge need for these services...
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- Hi S., I am an LCSW who specializes in working with women and families with Post Partum Depression. I would recommend that you contact PSI (postpartuminternational...
- I used postpartum doula service for a month and it had been a great experience. She taught me lots of things I would never know otherwise. She taught me how to handle,...
- Go to the website amazingbirths.com you can start there for info. I believe they also have training. They are in boca and I have had used some of their services when...
DC/NoVA Midwife and Doula Recs; "The Business of Being Born" Film
Asked by D.P. from Washington DC
on April 3, 2009
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I looked under the "Midwives" subcategory and was surprised to see no entries -- could anyone recommend a midwife and/or doula in D.C. or Northern Virginia? Thanks in ...
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- Marilee Pinkleton (http://www.tlcbirth.com) is my midwife and arguably the best midwife in the area! She's so fantastic and has some great apprentices/birth assistant...
- Hi D., I'm using Marilee Pinkleton as my midwife. I really like her alot. She has an assistant who is also a doula. Her name is Wendy. I saw "The Business o...
- I would be interested in seeing the reference for the c-section stats for physicians and midwives. What do you mean by a low c-section rate? Another option for hos...
