Any personal recommendations from people who currently have a doula (and love her) or used one in the past and would suggest using? I've looked at the Doulas of Greater St. Louis website, but don't know where to start besides cold calls.
My previous doula, Briana Mager, was excellent, but she moved back to Las Vegas a few years ago. I had a rough pregnancy and L&D was a challenge and she got us through it successfully. Induced, but vaginal birth and no pain meds. Julie Guttmann was the doula for my 2nd child. My husband and I really didn't need a doula by then, but I know a couple of moms who thought she did a great job with each of their pregnancies.
Re: Doula Recommendations?
My previous doula, Briana Mager, was excellent, but she moved back to Las Vegas a few years ago. I had a rough pregnancy and L&D was a challenge and she got us through it successfully. Induced, but vaginal birth and no pain meds. Julie Guttmann was the doula for my 2nd child. My husband and I really didn't need a doula by then, but I know a couple of moms who thought she did a great job with each of their pregnancies.
Her email is julie@circleoflifedoulaservices.com
314.608.9854
Congrats and Good luck with your natural birth!
I've hired Hollie Silberhorn. She's been super supportive and informative.
https://themothersvoice.org/