Any mamas considering hiring a doula? Has anyone laboured with a doula in the past?
It's our first baby and typically when I need help my husband asks me what I need, which I know I won't be able to communicate in the moment. I don't know who else from my family and friends I would actually want in the room the whole time. I was thinking of hiring a doula to help be a support for both of us. It's just a lot of money, so I'm curious what people's thoughts are.
Re: To Doula or Not to Doula?
The cost is $900 (I'm in Cleveland) for 24/7 text and call support, 2 prenatal visits, full labor and delivery, and a postpartum visit.
The cost can be charged to an FSA/HSA if your OB is willing to write a letter of medical necessity.
I’m definitely planning to take some birthing courses with my hubby, which I hope will help him feel more comfortable and confident to be there for me, but the current plan is for my mom to try to get here or be here already. I might also ask my cousin who lives in town to be on call. What is important to me is having a female in the room who has given birth and who will help me cope and support me in my birth plan.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20