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Doula's near Everett/Marysville, are they really needed?

ashleyrodgersashleyrodgers member
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Im looking into a Doula, we are expecting our first child! And are going through the Cascade Midwife Center in Everett and I love everyone there... If your a first time parent the require either birthing classes or a doula, but say if you can do both its reccommended... Ive looked online and am just not finding someone that I feel I can connect with. I am wanting a few tasteful photos done, but not like a whole lot.. Just things that I wont get to see, like my husbands reaction and him catching the baby and cutting the cord etc..  Im having a hard time justifying a grand for someone I only meet once or twice before labor and then they showup and help the midwife and her assistants... My husband has read all the being the perfect birth partner books and is very intelligent.. I dont doubt that he could successfully take the place of the doula, I just more or less want to make sure I am covered and we do get a few pics, and he is not a good picture taker!!!!!! Opinions or ideas?
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Re: Doula's near Everett/Marysville, are they really needed?

  • KathzooKathzoo
    You could hire a photographer if you really want good photos. For birthing out of hospital, you need really good support and to be able to cope with pain without medications. Doulamatch.net is a great site to find someone in your area and price range.
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  • oliversmommy32912oliversmommy32912 member

    I also suggest looking at doulamatch.net. There are many doulas in the North end for less than $1000.

    In my experience a doula is one of those things that you don't really know if you will need until after the fact. It really depends on the kind

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  • semicolonsemicolon member
    https://m.facebook.com/bellyandbunting?id=100001768691219&_rdr I didn't have a doula, I had my mother. BUT, if I had needed a doula, I would have hired Mali. Such an awesome lady.
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  • semicolonsemicolon member
    https://m.facebook.com/bellyandbunting?id=100001768691219&_rdr I didn't have a doula, I had my mother. BUT, if I had needed a doula, I would have hired Mali. Such an awesome lady.
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  • realfamilydoularealfamilydoula

    Congrats on your first baby!  I believe that not every mom needs a birth doula, but sometimes you don't know you need one until you need one and it can be reassuring to have that extra insurance of support.  Doulas do not help the midwives an

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  • monincmoninc member
    I am also giving birth at cascade! Love it there so far. I am a postpartum doula and believe every person has a right for a birth/postpartum doula. You can also look at Dona.com for a doula in your area. At doulamatch you can often find a birth doula for
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