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Doula

misslizzy82misslizzy82 member
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My sister mentioned that she had a doula that was in training and was therefor free.  She had met her in a birthing class.  I was wondering if anyone else had experience with a doula in training and where they met her.  I'm currently looking for a Doula and starting the process of interviews and I would like to interview some ladies that are training as well.

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  • misslizzy82misslizzy82 member
    Lucky! Can she find me one too... i think you're in central jersey right? :)

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    I just found this site and it's been really helpful (even if I still can't find a student in my area)

    https://doulamatch.net/

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  • StargirlbStargirlb member
    Yeah my doula was in training when we had her! She was my prenatal yoga teacher and I fell in love with her and knew she would be perfect to be there. She was very supportive and helped me with breathing, postures, and remaining calm and focused. Made a huge difference to my labor from the first time without one. She charged less because she was in training.
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  • misslizzy82misslizzy82 member

    WE HAVE A DOULA!!!! she gets her cert after her next birth next month, but since she's not officailly licensed now, we still get the discount :) She usually meets with her moms once before delivery, but since I'm still only 20 weeks (she usually sees moms around 28 weeks) she said we can meet twice :).  She lives around the corner from me, she can WALK to my house :) I'm so excited to have someone exerienced with my husband and myself when we bring this little girl into the world. 

    I emailed 5 doulas,

    One emailed right away to say she was no longer in the state. 

    One said she has another delivery around that time

    One said she no longer practices

    and another never got back to me

    So I only interviewed this one Doula, but I feel very comfortable with her.  YAY!

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  • honeybeee3honeybeee3 member
    I regretted not using a doula when I had my first so I plan on using one this time around. There's an upcoming "Meet the Doulas" event at the birth center I go to and I'm planning on attending. Hopefully I find a doula that is right for me there.

    Thanks for the list @misslizzy82‌! It's so detailed and really helpful :)

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  • misslizzy82misslizzy82 member
    @happymonkey817 mine is 1/26.  Her name is Kaya.

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    Oh good! :)

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