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06.12.08, 16:05 PM General Topics
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Is a hiring a doula really necessary? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.12.08, 04:05 PM Flag

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no, but it sure is nice. we had a post-partum doula, it was a shower gift from our friends, 20 hours or so, it was a huge huge help [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:06 PM Flag

ita. I was put on bedrest and dd was early, so other than having the crib set up, we didn't have anything ready. doula helped with organizing db's room and with breast-feeding, well not literally [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:53 PM Flag

if you have the money do it, we were going to and last minute didn't get one, bad idea, i was in labor for 4 days and we needed an advocate to be there to yell at my midwife, i wish i had one!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag

How much are we talking here? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:37 PM Flag

are you even considering natural childbirth? then yes. are you not sure that your husband as great as he is, can support you enough? then yes. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:30 PM Flag

studies show that doulas decrease likelihood of cesarean, use of epidural, length of labor, and increase satisfaction with the birth experience. Up to you to decide if that's necessary or not. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:43 PM Flag

We did because I wanted to try natural childbirth. DB was sunny-side up, I had terrible back pain - gave up after 12 hours at the hospital (had been at home with her for 6 more). She gave DH a lecture about how I was "asking for a c-section" and then did basically nothing for the rest of my labor. But I know lots of friends who had great experiences with theirs. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:45 PM Flag

LOVED my pp doula with #2 - best money spent - so reasonable too [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:46 PM Flag