I found a doula!

nodito

Just wanted to share my excitement.  I last posted about interviewing four doulas who ranged in cost from $900 - $1250.  We deliberated but decided against hiring any of them.  In a last ditch effort to find someone else, I e-mailed the DONA state rep for recommendations and she gave me the name of someone who is newly certified, has attended only 3 live births but seems really nice and knowledgable.  For $400!  And the kicker is since she teaches childbirth education classes and will include that as part of the package, my insurance may reimburse us for some of that cost.  I feel so grateful that I can look back on this knowing that, whatever happens, I've done all I can to avoid a c-section.

tokenhoser

Having a doula is a great confidence booster and a wonderful help for the birth.

Welshgirl12

Good for you! I remember being nervous about meeting ours since she too.lacked experience but we met her and just clicked. Best of Luck!

barista411

That's an awesome deal!

KERJF

Thats wonderful! Glad you were able to find someone! I am really looking forward to the support from mine now that we found out as of right now - DD is sunny side up like her sister was.