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Inexpensive or Volunteer Doulas in Chicago?
Read all 5 responses: "I posted a message a while back regarding this topic and no one seemed to have any input however I figured I'd try again and see if ...
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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...
Seeking a Doula in San Francisco
Read all 19 responses: "Hello - I am seeking a doula in San Francisco. My estimated due date is 10/2/08 and I plan on delivering at UCSF.
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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...
Becomming a Doula
Read all 14 responses: "I have been helping a friend of mine set up a Doula training workshop for Savannah and she called yesterday to say that no one seems ...
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- There are several Doula's here in the Columbus area who are working diligently to get the word out about Doula's. I hope your friend will not get too discouraged and ...
- I'n a native New Englander who recently moved to the south.....I find that they are MUCH slower here learning about ways --other than their traditional ones -- to addr...
- Surprisingly around here there are not many doulas. I looked for one before I had my daughter and only found one. She lives between here (Athens) and Atlanta. She is a...
Using a Doula at Your Birth
Read all 15 responses: "Has anyone ever used a Doula for the birth of their child? How was your experience? Do you recommend it? What about a post partum ...
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- i had a doula and loved it, these are the reason why: 1.you never know when you will go into labor, so i wouldn't necessarily know the dr on call 2. you never know...
- I used a doula. I definitely recommend it. As a first time Mom I was really nervous about the whole birth and my doula helped alleviate any fears. We met with her s...
- Yes, get a doula! So helpful. I loved mine. It was nice for DH to have her there too. I wish I had hired a pp doula too. You definitely might benefit from one with...
Doula Recommendations?
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone have a recommendation for a good doula that would help with a delivery at Olathe Medical Center?
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- My doula (Sally Riley) is on the list the other poster provided. She was fabulous and I delivered at Olathe so I know that she will go there (at least she did 7 ...
- I highly recommend a doula. I had one for my first, and not for my second (but I delivered at the Topeka birth center) and now I will for my third. First and third w...
- Sorry I don't have any recommendations but there is the KC doulas that has a website: http://www.kcdoulas.org/index.html Best of Luck!
Looking for a Doula
Read all 6 responses: "My husband and I are considering a doula for the birth of our child (due early next year). I'm looking for advice or recommendations ...
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- We had a fantastic doula two years ago when our daughter was born. Her name is Alissa Wehrman here is a link to her website: http://sunbirth.org/ At that time she ...
- I eventually had two doulas. My doula was out of town when I went in to labor (my son was 3 1/2 weeks early). A friend of ours then called in a friend who was wonderfu...
- Hi L., I had Audra Sanderhoff from Gracewinds Perinatal Services as my doula for the birth of my son last October. I thought she was very good. She is labor as we...
Post-partum Doula? Need Info/referrals
Read all 5 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Explain a Doula
Read all 5 responses: "I had an extremely easy pregnancy the first time around. Now as I plan for round two I am trying to understand what a Doula does.
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- Hi C., Well, there are two kinds; partum and post-partum. Partum doulas are there for emotional support and guidance during your baby's delivery. They in no way "...
- Dear C., my name is D. Conte and I am a doula. I am sorry for the lady in the first response. We do many things, we are there "yes" for support. I am trained throug...
- Hi C., A doula is a woman (mostly, altho there are about 5 men in the country who are trained doulas) who provides emotional support to you and your partner during th...
Doulas vs Midwives
Read all 7 responses: "I am expecting my second this march and want to try using a midwife or doula instead of my previous doctor. I decided to keep nursing ...
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- I went to Woodwinds (HealthEast in Woodbury), and I had an awesome midwife. They have 5 midwives that you see for all your appointments (you can switch it up all you w...
- I also used Katherine Simon at Northmetro Midwives, she did a great job. I used an OBGYN for my first baby, which was also fine, but I personally liked having Katherin...
- Hi A., Check out Blooma in Edina. They may have some good ideas for you! Blessings, G. H
Seeking Doula Recommendations
Read all 5 responses: "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 ...
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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...
