I'm thinking of getting a doula since my family may not make it into town for the labor and i may need more support than what my hubby is prepared for. Anyone have good recommendations to share? Or any thoughts on doulas in general?
I didn't use a doula the first time around but this is a friend of my sister's and I know that she is a doula, a birth photographer and a pretty awesome person:
These women are all CPMs, but I think they still doula on the side. I had one as my doula with DS2, and she's great. She's in the suburbs, though I can't remember which one:
Re: Doula recommendations around Chicago IL
I didn't use a doula the first time around but this is a friend of my sister's and I know that she is a doula, a birth photographer and a pretty awesome person:
https://www.simplybysuzy.com/
Even if she is not the person for you, she definitely has an incredible network in the Chicago area.
Whatever you decide, best of luck!
https://hollyhelps.us/
These women are all CPMs, but I think they still doula on the side. I had one as my doula with DS2, and she's great. She's in the suburbs, though I can't remember which one:
https://gentlebirthcare.com/Assistants.html
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)