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Seeking a Doula

livleen3livleen3 member
in New Jersey Babies

HI, Im a FTM and am single. Im doing everything on my own and dont have any family in state. My biggest concern is having someone with me during Labor. I reached out to a couple of doulas and their "package deal" is not just assistance in Labor but also postpartum. Which I value and understand but because Im single and on a budget I dont afford the post partum care and services. I just want it for labor. Can anyone recommend someone they know that would be willing to help me just during labor ?

Thanks

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    budwana birthbudwana birth

    Where will you be birthing your baby?  I may be able to help you find someone.

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    livleen3livleen3 member

    Montclair Area

    Hackensac Hospital

    Thanks : ))

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    budwana birthbudwana birth
    I will put an email out to my network. Can you pm me your edd, your budget, and anything else you think I should know? 
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    Elaine PetrowskiElaine Petrowski

    have you talked to Alice Tracy at Sweet Births or Lynn Christenson at Labour Day Doula? 

    neither of them does postpartum work and so might be a good fit.

    also try www.dona.org, www.cappa.net and www.doulamatch.com where you can search their databases.

    Just FYI: single mommies are among those who benefit most from postpartum care and support.  Some ppd offer a one day package to build your early parenting confidence... get  breastfeeding up and running well and be a mentor for a day. try www.tendertimesdoula.com.

    best of luck to you! 

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