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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...
Seeking Free/ Low Cost Doula
Read all 20 responses: "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.
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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?
Seeking a Doula in Northwest Chicagoland
Read all 11 responses: "Good Morning! I am hoping you can help me find a reasonably priced doula who has experience with a waterbirth at home??"
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- Congratulations!!! PM me if you want some help finding a doula. Let me know where you are located. I am a Bradley teacher in Oak Park. Also check http://www.dona.org/
- Hi D., I work for a wonderful place called Chicago Women's Health Center. We have referrals for doulas who are affordable. ###-###-####. Just call and ask or lea...
- D.: contact Birthways... www.birthways.com Look at www.birthlink.com P., RLC, IBCLC Breastfeeding and Parenting Solutions
Midwife and Doula near Palatine, IL
Oct 10, 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Any Experience with a Doula?
Read all 9 responses: "I am considering a doula for my birth. This is our first child, and I am impressed by the studies that show that women who give birth ...
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- Hi there: I had a doula-in-training for my 2nd baby (VBAC) and I really enjoyed having her there. I think it depends on your personality, as to whether you'll find a d...
- hi, I had a doula with my first child. she was very informative. she taught birthing classes and pregnacy health classes. i had a lot of complications with the pregnan...
- M., I WISH I had listened to my gut and hired a doula. My son's birth was a bit complicated since he was 10lb 11oz!! I wish someone would have been there to calm m...
Seeking "Refresher" Class for Second Time Parents. Also Maybe Seeking a Doula?
Read all 9 responses: "Hi! We're expecting our second child in March, and I'm looking for a "refresher" class in the city for second time parents.
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- There is a Chicago Doula Group, you can go to www.birthlink.com to find some great info in the Chicagoland area. Also www.birthwithoutfear.com is a birthing class for...
- Natalie Evans teaches a refresher class about both Be By Baby and Bloom Yoga - she is also a doula and would know other doulas. I myself used a doula through Birthways.
- Check out Be By Baby at Roscoe and Lincoln (www.bebybaby.com). They offer classes, and might be a good source for finding a doula, too.
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?
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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
Read all 22 responses: "I am curious to find out how familiar people in our community are with a Labor Doula? Would you recommend or use one?
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- Having a doula at the birth of my little girl was one of the best decisions that my hubby and I made. After meeting with a dr who informed us that I would probably end...
- I would definately recommend a doula! I had both my kids at home with a midwife and a doula and it was amazing! Painful, yes, but amazing and totally worth it.
- I highly recommend using a doula! It was the best decision we made. My doula is also a massage therapist that gave wonderful prenatal massages. Her name is Hannah. ...
Midwife, Doula, or OB?
Read all 5 responses: "I am curious on the experiences moms out there have had with a midwife or doula. My first child I delivered in a hospital with my OB, ...
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- i had a wonderful homebirth and i highly recommend it! i also had a doula at the homebirth, which i also recommend. there is a group of homebirthers and people who are...
- I have to type quick, baby getting fussy. Had a midwife for the first. Prenatal care was the best ever!! Tried a homebirth, but after 36 hours of being in and out o...
- I did a hospital birth with my first, but I think hospital births just aren't for me :). I'm going with a midwife this time around (her name is Pamela Qualls) and am ...
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...
