Doula Talk!

peachesnbean · July 2016

Who here has thought about getting a doula?
Why or why not?
Just curious!

Xstatic3333 · July 2016

I have thought about it since I'm going to prepare for an unmedicated birth. I'm really interested in trying the Hypnobabies method, and my area has a Hypnobabies doula but no in-person classes. We probably won't, however. Since learning that the hospital/hospital-attached birthing center I feel strongly about delivering at is out of network, we're already splurging a bit on the birth. I don't want to say we can't afford a doula-there are always choices to be made-I just don't think it's going to be our choice.

Another factor is how supportive and awesome all of the midwives in my practice are. I feel comfortable that even without a doula, I'm going to get so much support from whichever of them happens to be on call when the time comes. They are the absolute perfect practice for me and I feel so lucky to have found them.

silvercamaro77 · July 2016

I am curious about doulas, but have no idea.

blush64 · July 2016

If this was my baby I would get one. I haven't had one before but I have already had unmedicated births so I know I can do it. (Also had epidural) I just won't spend that kind of money for this surrogacy. The IP would feel they have to pay and I don't think they should have to, so I will go without one.

My obs have been great and supportive but I have had nurses who have caused issues. I like having someone to help me advocate if a nurse isn't listening. I can and did handle it but it would be one less thing to think about. The vast majority have been great, it was 3 nurses from the same hospital on the same day. (Maybe it was a bad day)

thehappyphotog · July 2016

We likely will again. We had one at our last home birth and really appreciated the extra support.

migdala · July 2016

I am planning on getting one. I just like the idea of having such an experienced person in my corner the whole time, and I like that they will come over to help/reassure me while I labor at home before I go to the midwifery center. I also want to get one who is also a lactation consultant and does prenatal massage, because why not. They seem to run about $750-$1250 and I feel like it's worth it just to have someone by my side the whole time who has seen a bunch of births before and can calm my nerves.

hispenguin · July 2016

If for whatever reason I couldn't have my midwife, or I wasn't able to find one I would have hired a doula while with an OB. Here a midwife offers the same level of support during labor that a Doula would, and I know that my midwife will be amazing since I had a great experience delivering my daughter.

Starfish113 · July 2016

How much is a doula? I had an unmedicated birth last time and I'd like to again

blush64 · July 2016

@Starfish113 I think that will depend on where you are, which package you choose and the experience of the doula. I have seen simple packages for less than $1000 but I have seen packages well over several thousand.

Starfish113 · July 2016

blush64 said:

@Starfish113 I think that will depend on where you are, which package you choose and the experience of the doula. I have seen simple packages for less than $1000 but I have seen packages well over several thousand.

Thanks! This is something I'll look into!

peachesnbean · July 2016

@Starfish113 - yep! The biggest factor is doula prices is your area. Around here the going rate is 600-700, but I know in big cities 1-2k is standard. Most doulas allow a payment plan, a deposit to secure your due time and then usually paid in full by 36 weeks.

They help mothers mentally, physically, and emotionally with their labors before, during, and after. There are statistics that show their presence lowers the risk of intervention, complications, and overall labor time. I didn't have one with my first two, but now that I am one I can't *not* get one. They do amazing work. And really, they're for any birth plan! If you don't plan on going without pain meds that doesn't mean you shouldn't get a doula. They are extremely useful in all births

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