Midwives & Doulas
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Picking a Midwife?
Asked by T.H. from Portland
on September 3, 2010
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Hi mamas!
How did you all go about picking your midwife? It seems like a ridiculous question but I'm suddenly realizing I haven't the faintest idea of what I shoul...
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- I'd like to give another recommendation for Liz Collins ND. She is my current naturopathic midwife. She was referred to me by a mamasource question I had asked lookin...
- Hi T., Congratulations on your upcoming birth. I am a birth doula, and as such, have had experience with many midwives and doctors. I can tell you that if you wan...
- Hi T., I went with Andaluz. My first birth I did in the birth center as it was a normal low risk birth. My second time was twins which is considered high risk, so...
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'
Midwife Question
Asked by D.G. from Lincoln
on June 13, 2011
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Just curious - My first baby was born at 29 weeks, emergency classical/vertical c-section (both lives in jeopardy and had thought they had lost her). I had a c-sectio...
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- Generally, most health practitioners (CNMs, certified midwives, OB/GYNs) would not agree to a trial of labor (to attempt a VBAC) because of the vertical scar. The vert...
- The midwives here in Texas would have allowed an attempted vbac. I have friends that actually got their vbac with their midwives.
- I don't think with your type of c-section, that they will consider you a candidate for VBAC. Especially, after 2 births. It doesn't hurt to call a midwife and ask, but...
Midwife Care
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on June 15, 2008
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I just found out I am pregnant with my second child. My first delivery was not an ideal experience. I felt like the doctors were rushing the whole delivery (overdose...
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- I delivered my second child at Rex. Just felt more comfortable in a hospital. I did bring in my own doula. I highly recommend a good doula. I was able to do my VBAC. T...
- I had a successful VBAC in Nov. with UNC Family Practice. They are located in Chapel Hill and have a midwife on staff, Ami, who actually delivered my little boy. I l...
- hi K.. I'm not sure where in NC you live but i heard WONDERFUL things about http://ncbirthcenter.com/. i was close to delivering here, but due to distance, i kind of...
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...
Referrals for Home Birth Midwife - Eastern MA
Asked by C.H. from Boston
on April 27, 2008
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Hi moms! I'm pregnant with my second child and am looking for a home-birth midwife in the Cambridge, MA area. We're particularly interested in personal referals. Th...
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- Hi C., I used the Birthplace at Wellesley for our first son's birth, but when they closed we opted for a home birth. We used Nancy Wainer, CPM. That was in 2006 w...
- Hi there: Congratulations on your second child! My doula, Erin Sweeney, works with a midwife who performs homebirths. Check out her website at: http://www.newlif...
- I'm a student midwife and I have many referrals I could give you. Email me off-list and I'd love to hear more about you and what you're looking for and I can (hopefull...
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...
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...
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 Midwife Willing to Do Home Birth After C-section
Asked by T.N. from Portland
on April 16, 2007
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I'm looking for a midwife who does home birth after c-section. I want to have this baby at home, and naturally. Anybody have experiences with this? Tell me about it!
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- I would try talking to the naturopathic doctors/midwives at Natural Childbirth and Family Clinc naturalchildbirthclinic.com I love Ed Hofmann-Smith. He delivered my ki...
- Check out Northwest Community Midwives in Portland www.nwmidwives.com or ###-###-####
- Hi T.. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I am a doula and vbac mom myself, however, I did not use a homebirth midwife and think you may better be able to find a ref...
