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2002-09-24

Name: me Hello,
I recently read an intresting article about doulas. Studies show that her presence reduces the use of epidurals by 60% & cuts the chances of a c-sect in half. So am trying to find more info about doula.
is anyone of u considering a doula. also if any 2nd time moms have already used a doula in previous pregnancy please let me if you found her helpful.
take care

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2002-09-25

Name: Kavitha
Subject:

Doula

Check your hospital website for more info on how to hire,rates,doula service etc.Your hospital may have diff.rates etc.BTW, where are u based in US ?

I don't think doctor's permission is required for this purpose.But do discuss this with your doc.Take his/her opinion aswell.

One drawback of hiring a doula thru hospital is that u won't get to meet your doula beforehand since u wouldn't know who is going to be your doula whereas if you hire privately, u can meet the person and have discussion on your birthplan.Am not sure if this is a major drawback becos we do submit birthplan to the hospital and every pregnancy book tells us to carry copy of our birthplan in our hospital bag , so this issue may/may not matter much.

2002-09-27

Name: me
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Hi Kavitha

all the best kavitha..you r preparing very well i think so dont worry u should be able to manage pretty well. do u have a friend with a kid who stays nearby. u can ask her for help if needed in the initial period..
even i am not sure actually if any one of them can come or not..trying to prepare for if they cant make it...but still hopeing some one can.
take care

2002-09-26

Name: Kavitha
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My parents/in-laws unfortunately won't be able to come.We've been badly looking for some help.....indian nanny's but doesn't look like that we get one.We've got to manage ourselves,my hubby is confident but am little worried.Anyway, lets hope for the best.

2002-09-26

Name: me
Subject:

hey

kavitha i was hoping u will be from NJ for some reason...but connecticut also is not bad...not tooo far. nice to know another winter mom from norteast :) r ur parents/in-laws coming for delivery. i am feeling bad for mine (mostly my parents r coming). poor things will have to come here in peak winter. hope they can manage the winter here. and besides them there also is a winter baby to feel bad for...i wish the due date was a few mnths later. but what to do nothing can be done about it. take care.

2002-09-26

Name: Kavitha
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Am in Connecticut (Danbury).......not too far....from NewJersey

2002-09-25

Name: me
Subject:

doulas of North America

hey Kavitha found this web site for doulas its www(dot)dona(dot)org
i just found it so still have to check it out my self.
i live in NJ..what about you
you r right about the birth plan issue...i also think it should not matter much. & maybe in a way if u hier a doula from that hospital itself she also will be very used to that perticular hospitals rules & regs.
take care

2002-09-25

Name: kavitha
Subject:

Doula

Well, we too have read very good reports about doula.My husband wants to hire a doula thru hospital but i've not made up my mind on it yet.I do feel it could be a good idea to hire since the cost is only 50/-if u are hiring thru hospital(otherwise it could be 200+/- or even 300+/-) and also doula could be of great help in case of prolonged labour in which case our coach too might get tired.Question is how comfortable we would feel in her presence,well my hubby thinks if at any point we don't feel the need of her or we don't feel comfortable with her we can say so.He feels its worth trying.Try to get more info from your lamaze classes and other participating couples.Do let me know if u hear good feedback.I would do the same.

2002-09-25

Name: me
Subject:

doula

nice to know u also r thinking of a doula. i did not not u could hire one through the hospital itself...their rates also seems pretty reasonable. i will check with my hospital when i go for my lamaze class. did u have to get permission from ur doc or its a indipendent thing...not related to the docs. will deffi let u know when i find more info regarding this
take care

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