Where to find a doula?

jwthoms1

My friend is trying to have a VBAC and wants a doula to support her.  It's not very common around here. I've asked around and looked on the internet some but no luck.  She interviewed one who isn't going to work.  She wants someone who will support her but not bully her. This person seemed like they would push their agenda more than hers.

Anyone have experience with this? 

Treasa

Did you try DONA International?  Their website is https://www.dona.org/

Is your friend attending a midwife.  They are usually very doula friendly & she may have some recommendations for her.

NellaJ

Tell her to search for a local Doula group or assocation.  They usually have lists of Doula's she can contact to set up a consult with.

Midwives and also occasionally OB's will have recommendations as well.

jwthoms1

We don't have midwifes in Memphis.  I will tell her to check DONA.  I checked another webiste and didn't have much luck. Her OB said she could get a doula if she wanted but he didn't encourage it.  He obviously didn't recommend one.

NellaJ

jwthoms1:

We don't have midwifes in Memphis.  I will tell her to check DONA.  I checked another webiste and didn't have much luck. Her OB said she could get a doula if she wanted but he didn't encourage it.  He obviously didn't recommend one.

https://www.dona.org/search/results.php?region=USA+-+TN&doulas=birth&x=27&y=16

https://www.tnmidwives.org/directory.html