https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:55:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula#post-28987 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:09:31 +0000 mrsjazz 28987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are actually interviewing 2 doulas this weekend and one next weekend. I don't have any friends who have used doulas so I checked online. </p> <p>I'm in NYC so I found two different "doula agencies" who work in tiers--the higher tier, the more births the doula has been at and more additional experience, such as hypnobirthing, yoga, lactation, etc. For instance, in tier 1 are usually doulas who have been to 0-3 births and are recently certified or working on certification. Both agencies put me in touch with doulas who had availability around my due date.</p> <p>Maybe there's an agency where you live? I'm sure you can ask for references, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula#post-28966 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:31:43 +0000 SAHM0811 28966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my OB for any that she had worked with in the past. I mentioned that I wanted a doula who was familiar with the hospital/hospital policies where I planned to deliver. She gave me an agency name and the next step was to meet a few available for around my due date for meet n greets to see if we "synched" well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula#post-28943 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:43:54 +0000 cyndistar3 28943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a doula but mine was provided through the midwifery I go to. She wasn't really there to help me keep my birthding plan since pain meds and all that aren't even available there but she was great coaching me through labor, helping me with my back labor and getting me what I needed so my husband could stay with me. I loved her and I kinda wish I could have her again but I don't think we can afford it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula#post-28926 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:23:00 +0000 mrs. wagon 28926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I"m excited to see the responses about this-- I did not hire a doula for my first delivery but I will definitely hire one for the next delivery. I didn't think it was necessary since I was planning on an epidural, but after all my epidural failures, I'd definitely love to have a doula to bring me as far as possible before pain intervention, and in case it happens again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula#post-28919 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:56:14 +0000 mrsjyw 28919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've seen posts about doulas and was wondering if you had one, where did you find her/him? </p> <p>I've seen several websites, but want to research reputable ones. I don't have friends with babies nearby and don't have personal references... what do you recommend? </p>