| Author | Message | ||
     Doulamomma |
Hi, I'm a doula - I provide labor support to those wanting to have the best possible birth experience. I also do belly casting to preserve those belly memories! If you are interested in discussing my services, please call me at 973-762-2529 or email me at doulamomma1@hotmail.com Best, Kim | ||
| Greeneyes |
Wow! You do casting. I think that's neat. Are doulas welcomed in our area hospitals? I'm asking because I am trying to become pregnant and I truly believe that if I had better birthing support I could have avoided a c-section with my first delivery. It seemed to me that the section was done because the staff was tired of waiting for me to deliver. | ||
| Mem |
Belly dancing? | ||
| Doulamomma |
Hi Greeneyes & Mem: Nope, no belly dancing (yet!) - however, I do know a comfort measure called the "doula hula"! The casting is lots of fun & they can be quite beautiful. Re. trying to get preg., have you read "Taking Charge Of Your Fertility" by Weshler (sp?) - great info. Sadly (or happily, for next time!), so many c-sections can be avoided with the right support. Most area hospitals do welcome doulas - though I'm sure there will always be hold-outs who don't like the "intrusion", I think doulas are really becoming an accepted part of the birth team. That said, it makes all the difference to find providers (midwives or doctors) who share a desire to avaoid c-sections and other interventions not needed in many situations. Let me know if you need any info & good luck! | ||
| Barleyrooty |
We worked with a doula for both labor and post-partum. Highly highly recommended! Forget the baby-nanny thing. | ||
| Doulamomma |
Thanks for the thumbs up Barleyrooty - my personal experience was the same - made all the difference with both my births & postpartums. |
