For those using (or have used) a doula

Re: For those using (or have used) a doula

• cnbean member

  April 2014

  I haven't really given it much thought, but I like the idea of giving her a little something. I'll probably wait until afterward though.

      

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• lavendergiraffes member

  April 2014

  I've thought about it but I don't know. I may just give her a tip or a gift card with a thank you note.

  

  
  

  
  

  

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• IBackBevo member

  April 2014

  I would think a thank you card and maybe a picture of the baby with some small momento would be appropriate. I had not really thought about it honestly.

  
  

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• limechiffon member

  April 2014 edited April 2014

  I just signed our contract this week with a team of 2 doulas who have a fairly new business,  assuming I'm happy in the end then my plan was to write a testimonial that they can put online, and offer to be a client reference. Being married to a small business owner that's just my preferred way to say thanks.  But I'm sure a gift would be appreciated. If I were to do an actual gift I'd probably go with a restaurant gift card.  

  
  

  
  

     

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• fyafighterwife86 member

  April 2014

  Great.
  One more think to add to the 'to do' list.

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• EmilyGolden1 member

  April 2014 edited April 2014

  Sending a baby announcement and a card of how much she helped your birthing is a fab idea- u can always send a Starbucks gift card... Doulas keep odd hours

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• Miggg member

  April 2014

  I just finished stressing over my hostess gifts and started the process of stressing over my MW gift. Did not even cross my mind to get my doula something (besides her $800 fee) but I suppose that'd be a nice touch given the personal nature of the job.. Very few of my service providers get to get up close & personal with my vag.

  

   

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• sthomas1222 member

  April 2014

  I have my doula (who was pregnant at the time) a gift card for a message & wrote down the names of those who did prenatals at that location. I have relieved myself a gift card to outback and an offer to pay for my ticket to the BWF conference coming to town but I had already paid. I don't expect gifts but do greatly appreciate the ones I've gotten. I keep the cards I get too.

  
  

  
  

  

   
  

  
  

  
  

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• mmks member

  April 2014

  I didn't get our doula for our DS a gift, but I didn't end up very pleased w her after his birth.
  This time, we have a doula in training who has already gone above and beyond. I'm planning on a gift card of some kind for her since she isn't charging us. I also like the idea of writing a testimonial!

  
  
  
  
  

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