Doulas?

Question

Anyone using a doula for their pregnancy? Pros? Cons? Would you recommend using one?

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If I were set on going unmedicated I would 100% hire a doula. They seem well worth the money!

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FTM over here and I hired a doula. She has been worth every single penny, so far at least!! We’ve met after every one of my midwife appointments and she has educated me on the process of birth and has given me a lot of confidence. I’m having a hospital birth, and having a doula with me gives me reassurance that I’ll be able to have a natural labor that I hope for. I also like that it takes the pressure off my husband to know what to do. Our doula can help and guide him as well! Also, I think it’s important to note that your doula should never speak FOR you, that’s not her place. But what she can do is make you aware of situations and what you’re options are. She can facilitate giving you time to think before immediately saying yes to things a doctor wants out to do. But in the end, it’s you who says and makes the decisions! Also, also 😉 if you’re having a hospital birth, I think it’s great if the doula has a rapport with nurses, providers, and staff there. Ours does, and it puts my mind at ease that she will work well along side the medical staff. You don’t want a pushy or overstepping doula!

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I'm hiring one because my husband is .... useless ... in the delivery room. Only rubs my back for like 2 seconds.... that sort of thing. Also, it's wonderful to have someone ready to speak for you if they ask you stupid questions in the middle of a contraction. someone ready
To say "what are the options?"

Doulas?

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