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Do we need a doula for Hypnobabies?

KSSheltonKSShelton
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Hi ladies,

I'm doing the Hypnobabies home study course, and I wondered if anyone had an opinion on whether a birth doula is necessary?   My husband will be there for the birth, but since this is our first baby, I'm not sure if we really need a doula or not. 

Thoughts?

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Re: Do we need a doula for Hypnobabies?

  • meagan.pilkingtonmeagan.pilkington member
    When you get to week 4 or 5 in the Hypnobabies workbook they talk about why Hypnodoulas are wonderful to use in addition to your hypnosis techniques. One good reason is that the doula can provide relief for your husband if he gets tired, and support for him if he is nervous, etc...  They say that you may not want just any regular doula that isn't familiar with Hypnobabies because they don't know everything that you've been trained to do and may hinder your Hypnobabies techniques if they try to tell you to do something opposite what you've learned, etc... I really wish we could afford a Hypnodoula but we can't. Hoep that helps! Skim ahead in your workbook and check out what they say :)
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  • KSSheltonKSShelton

    Thanks, Megan.   Good luck--looks like you're close!!   If you can, let me know how it goes without the doula. 

     

     

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  • meagan.pilkingtonmeagan.pilkington member
    No problem & thanks! My "guess date" is Sunday the 15th! I lost my mucous plug on 4th of July but nothing has really been happening since then except random BH. I will try to post my birth story here within a week or so of giving birth =) I'm looking forward to it!
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  • stepper1725stepper1725 member

    lurker chiming in!

    We used hypnobabies and also had a doula. She was not specifically trained in hypnobabies, but had served as a doula for other hypnobabies births and knew the basic language and concepts. We also gave her materials from the workbook to read. During the birthing time, it was great to have an extra support person with us. She pretty much let us do our own thing, but was a really good support for my husband, who started feeling sick and faint at one point. She also helped by repeating the cue words "peace" & "relax" when my husband was out of the room. In all, it was a great experience! We had a quick, non medicated birth. GL, I'm sure your birth will be wonderful!

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  • JFH2010JFH2010 member

    I didn't have a doula for my HB birth and I actually don't think it would have been helpful. I was very much in my own zone and it was distracting to interact with anyone. DH and I had talked about ways he could support me, but in the end all I wanted him to do was get me juice and start/stop the tracks. Any other help just threw me off my game. 

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  • mjr12mjr12 member

    Our First was a HB birth and we DID have a Hypnodoula (our instructor).  I loved having her there.  My only regret: Not calling her sooner!  I have already emailed her because we'll have another HB birth (hopefully at home this time) and I want to make sure she can be there.  

    For me, I loved it, think of your doula as your personal assistant.  Who gets you what you need without you even knowing you needed it :) I was so glad she was there to help us.  In addition to the whole helping with birth, relaxation, hypnosis, etc, she parked our car, heated my bucky (buckwheat heating pad) got me drinks and also rubbed my hips and feet.

     Each mother is different, but for me and DH, it was exactly what we needed.  

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  • CelynCelyn member
    The local Hypnobabies instructor here lets doulas sit in with their clients and take the course, which is great if you find a doula you love, but doesn't have hypno experience.  Not all instructors might do that, but it's worth asking.
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