https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:05:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404825 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:55:14 +0000 allison 404825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we booked at around 12 weeks or so. We knew we wanted to have one, and I wanted someone that I felt comfortable with and who didn't take many clients per month so I wouldn't have to worry about her not being available. I think, if you know you want one, you should book as early as possible!</p> <p>I can understand how it'd be hard to find the perfect doula if you are one yourself, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404505 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:55:33 +0000 mole 404505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We booked really early (4 months). We wanted someone with lots of experience and great references, so we knew that those qualities would also make her pretty popular! We ended up getting our first choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404477 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:35:02 +0000 Arden 404477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't think they were that common in Central FL where I am (especially since everyone always says "You're a what? Doo la huh?"), but I've email almost 25 that serve my area, and all the ones who have written back so far are booked up! I'm only 22 weeks... good grief. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404474 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:31:53 +0000 DillonLion 404474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another late booker here...35 weeks. We didn't realize we both wanted and needed one until that point. Our first choice happened to be available so that worked our perfectly. They aren't commonly used in my circles so maybe that is why </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404460 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:07:23 +0000 birdofafeather 404460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I booked her at 13 weeks. We knew her already so it didn't take much to find her. We didn't meet with anyone else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404427 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:24:18 +0000 SAHM0811 404427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>called different doulas at around 28-ish weeks... met them (team of two doulas) at 32 weeks and booked them shortly after that. I had two doulas who took turns being on-call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404398 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:37:40 +0000 Andrea 404398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I was 30 weeks and they still had availability, but doulas are not popular in my area so that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404384 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:09:59 +0000 hilsy85 404384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We booked her around 30 weeks...she said that we were pretty early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404367 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:46:38 +0000 mrsjazz 404367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I officially booked my doula around 25 weeks. We started interviewing at 21/22 weeks. We interviewed 3 and none were booked during my birth month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404356 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:32:56 +0000 prettylizy 404356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I booked her at around 20 weeks or so I think. We also took prenatal classes through her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404355 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:29:00 +0000 pregnantbee 404355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I booked mine around 12-13 weeks. My doula said it was a good idea especially since I was due in June since it is a popular vacation time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404349 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:15:08 +0000 aprk 404349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I officially booked at 21 weeks (a few days ago!) but I had contacted her about availability around 18 weeks-ish. She said she already had a client booked due the month after me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404339 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:02:29 +0000 Arden 404339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I like it when people book early, because then it's easier for me to make personal plans around their due dates. But usually I get people booking me at 28-32 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404331 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:58:08 +0000 Foodnerd81 404331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea you should start looking so early! I definitely thought 18 weeks would be really early. @Arden: as a doula, when do you prefer people to start contacting/ booking?</p> <p>Side note, I just found out that Health flex spending accounts cover doula costs? That's awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404315 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:36:45 +0000 autumnlove 404315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked for a doula a month before my due date and they were booked up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404308 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:22:48 +0000 Arden 404308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: Wow, you were lucky! </p> <p>I guess I just thought at 18 weeks away, doulas would still have at least a spot or two open... *sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404294 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:12:26 +0000 mrskc 404294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I booked mine pretty late in the game. I think I was 35 weeks! There was only one in my city that had a website so I met with her. We liked her and booked her right away. Luckily she was available for my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-book-your-doula#post-404286 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:03:37 +0000 Arden 404286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a doula myself, so I knew I needed to book my doula early. Somehow though, I put it off (choosing a doula when you are a doula is kind of intimidating... you get really picky) until now, and suddenly all the doulas are booked up past March when my due date is!</p> <p>I'm kicking myself for not searching earlier, because the best ones are the ones that fill up first, of course. </p> <p>I'm still looking for one, but it got me wondering - when did you guys book your doula? Did you find that some of them were already booked up for your birth month? </p>