3rd Trimester

For those with a doula...

Has your doula come to any doctor appts with you?  If so, what was it like?  Mine is coming tomorrow (she said she likes to come to one appointment with every client), and i had a nightmare about it last night that they got in a cat fight.  Don't get me wrong, they are both very supportive and reasonable professionals, so i'm not sure why this has me a little nervous................

Re: For those with a doula...

  • Don't worry.  Your doula is not a medical professional (or at least should not be acting in that capacity).  She probably just wants to meet your OB or midwife.  Our doula isn't coming to any of our appointments but she has worked with our OB many times.
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  • No, mine hasn't and hasn't offered. 

    They will probably interact at your delivery so hopefully it will go smoothly for them to meet beforehand. I'm sure your doula will be respectful of the doctor's expertise... they are not competitors. Doctor is a doctor, doula is a support person. It's like bringing your mom or husband. :) 

  • I had a doula. She didn't go to any of my appts but from what I hear, it is pretty common.
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  • Our doula mentioned it and offered to come, but we decided to use our prenatal visits with her differently. We prefer to use our visits one on one. She's worked with our OB and the hospital staff before, so we didn't really see a reason for her to do the whole doctor appointment thing with us.
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  • My doula came with me to my last appt (2 weeks ago). I wasn't sure how it was going to go, but it was great! They totally got along and were sharing stories back and forth. It was really fun for me to see my "team" together and gelling. :o)
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  • Mine is suposed to come to at least one appointment but, the schedules just haven't synched up yet so I don't think it will end up happening.  Since I'm now having a scheduled section I think it's far less of an issue that if I were able to have a natural delivery.
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  • Our doula is also a RN but she won't be coming to any of our appts.
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