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Volunteer Doulas in Chicago?
So, I want the doula to help so I have more of what I want in the birth ... I'm in training, and need some volunteer work before I can become certified. ...
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- N.: check out www.birthlink.com. I don't know if any of the doulas are volunteers. P., RLC, IBCLC Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc www.lactationsupport...
- Hi My neighbor Cassandra is a doula. She lives in Plainfield but she works primarily in Chicago. I'll forward her your information ie, phone or email address, if yo...
- Hi N.! I was searching Mamasource for inqueries about doulas, & came across your request. I was curious to know if you'd be interested in a postpartum doula. I'm in t...
Anyone Heard of BACK?
I agree with the others, I am a certified birth doula, Lamaze certified childbirth educator and midiwfes assistant. I thin the mw was probably just ...
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- I just wanted to respond to Karin O about VBAC. Actually, VBACs are considered safer than another cesarean. Go to any website and check it out. Mayo Clinic is a goo...
- I agree with the others, I am a certified birth doula, Lamaze certified childbirth educator and midiwfes assistant. I thin the mw was probably just referring to the VB...
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarian. I think that is what it is. L.
Lamaze/Birthing Classes
I am in Brevard County and am a certified childbirth educator and birth doula. I have had several clients who have had successful VBAC's. ...
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- Are you planning a home delivery or birthing center? Some hospitals don't "allow" VBACs anymore due to complications so be sure to look into that.
- Are you at a birthing center or hospital? Either one could send you to their associated childbirth classes. The information is all the same for a first time vaginal bi...
- I don't know about birth classes, but you should most definitely read Spirtual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin for some heartwarming stories of intervention free birth. Ha...
Nursing Mother with a Cold...
I am a Certified Birth Doula with a seven year old and a two year old. (both are boys and both nursed.) You would be surprised at what you can take! ...
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- Hi J. W, I ran a massage therapy pratice for the past decade and did and still do alot of Aroma Therapy. You don't need to eat it so it woln't pass through the breast ...
- Sudafed is okay to take, as well as benedryl
- I was told by two doctors NOT to take sudafed because it would dry up my milk supply (it is safe, but not good for supply). They both told me to take claritin.
Water Birth And/or Hypno-birthing
I have a dear friend who teaches HypnoBabies classes (as well as being a massage therapist and a birth doula). For answers to particular questions regarding ...
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- I didn't have either kind of birth but I wanted to do a water birth with my daughter (I ended up having to have a C-Section due to complications). But I have looked in...
- Hi S.. I am a labor doula and had to respond to this. A waterbirth is so great. I have supported a couple and they are just awesome and help so much with the pain t...
- I did hypnobirthing. It was a great experience. I won't go into my birth story, but I will tell you that you don't really go into a "trance". You are just really re...
General Doula Questions
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 certified massage therapist ...
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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...
Looking for a Great Doula in or Around Denton TX
... used a doula but I have had all my children naturally with certified nurse ... Call Inanna Birth & Women's Care, they might be able to tell you of one: ...
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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 Advice on Doulas
As a Certified Childbirth Educator (over 30 years) and Labor Doula, I highly recommend using a labor doula to help ensure you attain your desired birth ...
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- I know where you are coming from! I had an epidural when I was dilated at 10 with my first birth, which resulted in 3.5 hours of pushing and just narrowly escaped a C...
- Hi J.. For my last child who's 7 now, I chose to have her at home. We were living in another state and had no insurance, so we decided that since my sons birth, and ...
- Depending on where you live there aren't many choices for Doula's. I recomend a hospital with a bath tub so you can get in it while in labor. I progressed from 5-9cm i...
Heartburn Help
I did a quick google search and I found this link.Hope something helps.Congrats on the new one. Kris. Certified Birth Doula ...
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- For acid reflux/heartburn, I started taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. I know it sounds/tastes horrible but it works for me and the pain is gone in 15-30 s...
- I had it really bad the last 4 months. I was prescribed Prevacid but they gave me really bad cramps(which is a side affect) so I stopped taking them as I feared havin...
- I did a quick google search and I found this link.Hope something helps.Congrats on the new one. Kris Certified Birth Doula Certif...
Inexpensive or Volunteer Doulas in Chicago?
With the last birth I did not have one and it was still an amazing ... I am a DONA certified doula and part of a Chicago area listserve for doulas. ...
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- I would suggest taking a course, such as Bradley (or I hear hypnotherapy is great), where you will learn techniques to have an easier, natural, childbirth. I highly...
- Hi N. I am a DONA certified doula and part of a Chicago area listserve for doulas. If you e-mail me your name, due date, place of location, price range and any othe...
- I am responding as it looks as if you responded to my Baby gear for sale ad and the ad is no longer accessible on line. Please email me at ____@____.com if you are in...
