Thread: Have You Heard Of Doulas?

Hello everyone

I have never done a poll so maybe this won't work.... I would love to know what women(and men) know and think about doulas.....

Hi there Pupuce. You haven't got a "Yes I have considered becoming one, even though I haven't used one and have no intention of ever repesting the pregnancy/childbirth/newborn baby thing."

So because I knew about them before my last baby was born, but wentfor an independant midwife instead, I have checked the "not for me" box - but wanted to clarify that it is not because I don't think they play a very valuable role - more because it would not have suited my particular circumstances.

Hi Oakie :p

I know what you mean.... you know I would not have a doula myself IF (and that's a BIG if) I had a 3rd.... I would have an independent midwife IF I was expecting a breech or had another more difficult situation which I know the NHS would not be keen on for a home birth.

My community MW who was (amazingly) present at my 2 ho0me births was more like a doula than a MW anyway....

What do you mean with that emoticon?

see my conception thread! was not being rude Pupuce. sorry if it came across that way

I just might need your services!

No it didn't come accross as rude just wondered and THEN I thought.... oh maybe she is pregnant.... sorry - as I am NOT on call I had a whisky.... just one !

I am too far from you .... I am in Kent (will work in Surrey and Sussex) but I do know doulas in your neck of the woods.

Phew that's ok then!

I am not pregnant but planning on being asap! I will contact you once I am preggers to get some advice if that is alright with you!?

I would have loved one but simply couldn't afford one. Plus there are very few in our area.