Whether you are a first-time parent or you have kids already, having the right doula for you is an awesome gift. It’s a blessing and it’s not even in disguise. Why? Because just like health care providers, doulas come in all shades and forms ranging from personality, and passion to specialties and dedication.
Below, we will provide you with the necessary questions you should consider asking before hiring a doula.
Questions in Approach and Background
- Do you have any certifications, specializations, or additional services you provide?
- What is your background in becoming a doula?
- Do you have any particular thing you watch for when working with a client or is there any reason you believe we can’t work together?
- How will you care for me during labor?
- Do you have a backup doula?
- How do you navigate through advocacy if your client goes with a hospital setting?
- How far does your support go if I have to go through pain medications, or have a Cesarean section?
Questions in Service and Scope
- What are your packages and their fees?
- Do you offer any service or continuity between visits and labor itself?
- What is your on-call schedule?
- How do I get a hold of you when you are not on-call for our labor?
- Do you support my partner/primary support person and how?
- How many prenatal visits do you do and what does the visit include?
- How do you run your postpartum service? And do you educate or support me in breastfeeding, postpartum healing, and infant care?
There are some self-questions you get to consider when choosing a doula, such as a sense of humor, and how respectful they can be.
No one is perfect, this means you might not likely get what you may consider “perfect answers” from the potential doula. The important thing is to check if the things you consider very essential align with the style, approach, background, personality, and experience of the doula. This way, you gain some level of confidence when looking forward to a beautiful experience in your journey.
WHAT MOM/PARENT SHOULD HIRE A DOULA?
The truth is, all kinds of Moms/family deserves a doula. This includes:
- First-time birthing Moms
- Moms with a child/children who want a better experience
- Moms/parents who want drugs
- Moms/parents who want no drugs
- Moms/parents who want to go with the flow
- Moms with or without a supportive partner
- Moms who want to birth at their home, the hospital, or the birth center
- Moms who want to breastfeed directly
- Moms who feed with the bottle
- Moms/Parents of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status
- Moms/ Parents of any race or skin tone
- Moms/ Parents of any financial class or social status
For any mom/parent that wants respect, encouragement, guidance, support, and peace before, on, and after the birth of your little one, then a doula is a must-hire for you. Just hire a doula that meets your needs, preferences, and budget.
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