Doula?

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Anyone going to have or have had a doula in the past? 
I can have one free of charge through my hospital!  
I didn’t have a doula with my first pregnancy-I delivered at a different hospital.  So I don’t know if I really need one but thought I’d get others opinions!! 
Thank you!!

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My cousin is a doula and will be there with my husband and I along with a photographer. Things I really wished I had with our son back in 2017.

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I’ve been considering getting a doula. I’ve had 2 natural births, 1 with an epidural (which I regret). I’m hoping to have another natural, hoping non medicated. I think a doula will be perfect for what I’m hoping for.

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I approached the idea with my husband and he was offended. 🤷‍♀️ It was an ordeal. I really want a natural birth epidural free and wanted some to direct me in staying calm and breathing. I guess it was to ease all my birthing anxiety.
He claims he is there so I don’t need one.
I would have liked to have one. FTM. I also have a frustrating relationship with my mom so I don’t really want her near me during labor.

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I had one last baby and have one this time!

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I have a doula. My husband works overseas so it’s nice to have an extra person that cares and she’s able to go with me to my appointments. I’m very grateful.

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I was told I had to have a doula since I was delivering my first at home. My husband was there with me and did everything the doula was supposed to do. She ended up being our photographer though and made me some eggs and toast after the delivery. I won't be having a doula this time around.

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I had one through my hospital as well. I and my husband found it helpful and will definitely opt to have them there again if they are available. My husband said it was nice for him cause they could direct him in how to be more helpful and offer other tips and tricks. With a 13 hour labor unmedicated he appreciated the extra help 🤣

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I am. Excited to have one for the first time on our third baby.

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I would LOVE to have had one with my 1st pregnancy....& my 2nd actually...my 3rd came at LIGHTENING speed so I’m glad i didn’t, because it would have been a waste 🤣
I would love one this time but I’m afraid I’ll deliver quickly again & it’ll be a huge waste. 
My 3rd was born 2hrs after my first contraction. We got to the hospital at 0700 & he was born at 0727...i woke up at 0520 in labor.

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