Doula Advice....
Jan 27, 2015 13:14:03 GMT -5
Post by maplebaby on Jan 27, 2015 13:14:03 GMT -5
This is my second baby (DS is 12.5 yrs old). His birth was induced at 42 weeks and while I had a vaginal birth I did have pitocin/epidural/large episiotomy. It was not an experience (or recovery) that I want to repeat. I am planning for an unmedicated birth this time around, and hoping to avoid induction and intervention.
DH and I have decided we will be getting a doula. I would like to labor at home as long as possible, so the doula would come over during labor and then come to the hospital with us when it is time (home birth is illegal in my state, and we don't have birth centers, so hospital is my only option). My OB is VERY unmedicated-birth friendly, and loves the idea of us having a doula. We will be likely using Bradley birth methods, but are still researching that vs other options.
There are several doulas in our area. One in particular (J), is HIGHLY recommended, by EVERYONE. Seriously when I mention we are trying to hire a doula, everyone says "Oh, you should get J!". She is the first person my OB recommended as well. I finally got ahold of J yesterday, and she sounds lovely on the phone. When I told her who my OB was, she even said "She is my favorite OB, I love working with her". She seems like a great fit. DH and I are meeting with her on Sat to interview her.
Here's my only reservation. She mentioned that she usually only takes 2 clients per month, but she already has 3 clients for June. She is willing to meet us and probably take us on though, because the other 3 moms, and me are all STMs (some on 3rd or 4th babies), and she said STMs usually don't have such long labors. Would this bother you? I'm due June 22, but if this baby is like my DS there is a possibility he won't arrive until July. I plan to ask her what her back up plan is if I go into labor and she is already assisting another mother in labor. J is apparently the BEST, but there are several other great doulas in our area too.
Anyone use a doula and have advice? Would her having 4 clients the same month as you bother you? I realize that even with only 2 clients, there always could be overlap (unlikely but possible). Thanks in advance....
DH and I have decided we will be getting a doula. I would like to labor at home as long as possible, so the doula would come over during labor and then come to the hospital with us when it is time (home birth is illegal in my state, and we don't have birth centers, so hospital is my only option). My OB is VERY unmedicated-birth friendly, and loves the idea of us having a doula. We will be likely using Bradley birth methods, but are still researching that vs other options.
There are several doulas in our area. One in particular (J), is HIGHLY recommended, by EVERYONE. Seriously when I mention we are trying to hire a doula, everyone says "Oh, you should get J!". She is the first person my OB recommended as well. I finally got ahold of J yesterday, and she sounds lovely on the phone. When I told her who my OB was, she even said "She is my favorite OB, I love working with her". She seems like a great fit. DH and I are meeting with her on Sat to interview her.
Here's my only reservation. She mentioned that she usually only takes 2 clients per month, but she already has 3 clients for June. She is willing to meet us and probably take us on though, because the other 3 moms, and me are all STMs (some on 3rd or 4th babies), and she said STMs usually don't have such long labors. Would this bother you? I'm due June 22, but if this baby is like my DS there is a possibility he won't arrive until July. I plan to ask her what her back up plan is if I go into labor and she is already assisting another mother in labor. J is apparently the BEST, but there are several other great doulas in our area too.
Anyone use a doula and have advice? Would her having 4 clients the same month as you bother you? I realize that even with only 2 clients, there always could be overlap (unlikely but possible). Thanks in advance....
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