Doula Interview

TXSparky · March 2014

Hello! I'm interviewing a possible doula tomorrow. She is supposed to be pretty awesome and because of that, she is already booked past October.

My question: Has anyone ever interviewed a doula? What did you ask? Is their anything you wish you had asked?

Thanks in advance for the ideas!

MmmPopcorn · March 2014

I found some resources right here. I'm skeptical about Babycenter, but these tips seem to be useful.

I'll probably start interviewing doulas after our confirmation u/s.

jayellekay · March 2014

I had a doula with my first. She was invaluable during labor (I went med-free), but looking back, I realize I chose her out of necessity. I'm from a relatively rural area, and at the time, we only had 2 practicing doulas. The other one was out on maternity leave of her own, so it was the lady I chose or no one. We were not a match, personality-wise. I don't know how to describe, other than to say she was very, very conservative and our interactions were fairly awkward. BUT...when it came down to it, she helped me through probably the hardest thing I've ever done, so it was money well spent. If you have choices in your area, just try to find someone that you really get along with, because you will be sharing some pretty intimate moments with this person!

too_excited_to_sleep · March 2014

@jayellekay‌ did your doula provide care after your delivery? Like, mother's helper stuff?

jayellekay · March 2014

too_excited_to_sleep said:

@jayellekay‌ did your doula provide care after your delivery? Like, mother's helper stuff?

No, she just came to visit us a few times to help with breastfeeding and see how I was doing. She's also a lactation consultant, so she was helpful with that.

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