I hadn't really entertained the thought of hiring one because I would have SIL as a labor coach. But plans have changed and we will probably be 1,500 miles away from her at the time of delivery and I'm thinking a doula may not be such a bad idea (not that I don't have full confidence in my DH).
So on average, what does a doula cost and what does she do, aside from the actual day of L&D? Thanks.
Re: S/O doulas, cost question?
Definitely ask around. Our doula is paid through our birth center and insurance ? no cost to us.
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depending on where you live and what level of experience you want your doula to have my research has found that the prices at least in nyc range from $500-2000. This includes the basics of what previous people have said- meetings, unlimited email/phone consults, L&D,helping w/ breastfeeding after deliver and post natal visit.
The student doula's are very inexpensive but I ahven't come up with free in nyc.