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amme_eilyk 
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Posted: 18 November 2010 at 11:23am |
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I am trying to make a decision about whether to get a doula or not for extra support. Has anyone used one? Any stories of using one would be much appreciated.
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 18 November 2010 at 11:24am |
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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mummyofprinces
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Posted: 18 November 2010 at 12:19pm |
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I did and she was AWESOME! She came to the house and really helped out, especially when DH took DS1 his grandparents.
We talked about what I wanted her role to be and I truly wouldnt have another birth without her!
Did you go to antenatal? Or are you I should say... most child birth educators will be birth support (thats who I used) and are much cheaper than a doula. I had a great mw so I didnt need post natal care.
PM if you have any questions.
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amme_eilyk
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Posted: 19 November 2010 at 6:26pm |
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I am going to antenatal. Our antenatal teacher is also a doula. I am thinkign that I probably wont have one as it is going to be too many people (6 with a doula) in my lounge. But she offers post natal support oncall at an hourly rate so I might go for that instead.
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Posted: 19 November 2010 at 9:58pm |
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There was a thread not so long ago in the pregnancy forum (when i make this post i'll go find it for you) that was all about it, i think everyone said it was awesome and would do it if they could afford it. I want one for the birth but there are none in this area.
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Posted: 19 November 2010 at 9:59pm |
here it is!
If i remember right you're watching yourself for PND? Probably be a wise investment to give yourself a break IMO 
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Posted: 20 November 2010 at 10:03am |
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can I ask a dumb question.. but is this? Never heard of it at all
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Posted: 20 November 2010 at 11:48am |
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I with you Renee & laureen . i have heard of the word Doula but dont really know what it is
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Katherine
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Posted: 21 November 2010 at 7:38pm |
We have an article on doulas coming up in Issue 12 of OHbaby! Magazine (onsale 20 December) that should help answer a lot of your questions. I had a doula at my daughter's birth and she was brilliant -- I'd definitely do it again. 
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Posted: 14 April 2011 at 6:24pm |
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Any questions on using a Doula, what she does etc - I'd be more than happy to answer :)
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Just  my job as a Birth Doula!
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Hopes
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Posted: 14 April 2011 at 6:28pm |
I think it's a great idea  I wonder if my antenatal instructor does that, she would have been awesome. I didn't have one - I knew about them, but couldn't really justify the expense, especially when I didn't feel like I particulary 'needed' the extra support. But I like the concept, and can see how they could be invaluable in some circumstances.
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Has anyone used a Doula?
