Learn about the role of doulas in providing emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Share experiences and discuss how a doula can support your experience.
- by systemLearn about the role of doulas in providing emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Share experiences and discuss how a doula can support your experience. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Annie_P3Does anyone have any good recommendations for a certified doula? I live in St. Paul and will be delivering at Fairview Riverside in Minneapolis. I have found basic lists of doulas with their phone numbers and email addresses but I don't know how to go about selecting one. *What do I want to look for […]
- by jenny.jacobs30Hi! I'm in search of an amazing Doula. I have done tons of research about them and I know that many offer fantastic services. I would like a Doula that know accupressure, massage therapy, will keep a journal/diary of our birth experience as it is going along for memory sake, and offers all of the […]
- by jenniferekesI'm looking for a doula for my baby's birth at Sky Ridge Medical Center, but picking one from the lists I've found online feels too much like picking a plumber from the yellow pages. Has anyone used a birth doula on the south side of the metro area that they would recommend? 9 posts – […]
- by s_m3I just found out I am pregnant with our first child. I've always believed in having a natural birth that is drug free especially since I have a reaction to anesthetic and definitely do not want to put the baby at any risk therefore would like to be able to use the services of a […]
- by beautifulhappysamHi Moms, We're looking for a Doula in the Arcadia area. We hope to find one that is low cost but also has a fair amount of experience : ) Thanks in advance! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by andrewsashley05Does anyone know of a doula in southern WV? 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by andrewsashley05Does anyone know of a doula in southern West Virginia? 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by picassoscat400Hey 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 give her something but we're wondering what the going rate is? Thanks much! blessings, Jessica 6 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by lizzygal123This was a little longer than expected* I had planned on atending birthing classes with my husband, and he too planned on being by my side and supporting me through labor. After one class he had an anxiety attack from being in a classroom within a hospital…. I know some women will say he should […]
- by Patricia_M1I'm due to give birth to my third baby in less than a week. I was excited to have a doula be apart of my third birthing experience. But I'm down to the wire and have yet to even have a birth meeting with her. I have been trying for about a month and a […]
- by Jessica_B17I am having our second child in November. I had a doula for our first child's delivery but don't really think we have the funds this time around for a fully paid doula. Does anyone know of or where I can find student doulas? They are usually much less expensive or don't charge a fee. […]
- by atmoulouaWe are expecting our 2nd child in December and live in the Middle O' Nowhere. We are worried about not being able to get a friend to stay with our 5 year old son. I do not want to labor alone if hubby has to go home to take care of our son – so […]
- by Mama_p2I'm considering using a doula during my next childbirth experience. Can anyone shed some light on their experience using a doula or suggest one in the Naperville area. 7 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by aljacobittiCan anyone in this area recommend a doula support person that they have used or personally know? Especially one having assisted a birth at Morristown? Despite MMH stating they offer "doula support services" when contacting them, the labor & delivery person stated that you would need to bring your own… I guess I did expect […]
- by performingpetalsDo any of you have a recommendation for a doula in the area? Please let me know if there are any you would highly recommend, and even those you would suggest not working with! All information would be sincerely appreciated! Thanks! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by robynmlockeHello, Does anyone have any recommendations for doulas or doula agencies in the West Hartford, CT area? 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by samantharosatoHi Ladies – I'm looking for a doula who services Boston area hospitals! I would love to have recommendations based on personal experience, but any recommendations are welcome. I would love to have a doula who's going to involve my husband as much as possible, too. Thank you so much!! Samantha 2 posts – 1 […]
- by mwgavinI am interested in finding a doula in the Chicago area or northern suburbs. If anyone has any recommendations it would be greatly appreciated! 6 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by meredithquaranta_25I am having my second child in September and am looking to have some help lined up. Some friends of mine mentioned getting a night time doula to help with the baby so i can recover from the c-section. I am on the fence with this because with my first i had family helping me […]