Doulas

[dragonflyinlove]

When is a good time to start looking for and contacting Doulas?

Im 18 weeks tomorrow and an overplanner so I really want to start contacting the three that are in my area but hubby feels like Im rushing into it as they are not health care providers.

Comments

[frogger414]

IMO the sooner the better as I'm sure they don't take on anymore clients they can handle. Your intuition on this is spot on, happy interviewing :)

[sadistnation]

I'm a doula (still in the process of getting my certification), and I have a mom that's not due until December! If you're eager to find one now, there's nothing wrong with calling and getting a feel for the ones in your area. :)

[sandokai]

In some cities you should contact them the day you get pregnant, and in other cities you can contact them 30 weeks later....

I think you should contact them now because a lot of them only go with 2 due dates per month.

[alibali]

It definitely doesn't hurt to start contacting them - probably the sooner the better.

I didn't think I wanted a doula and then really enjoyed my lamaze class instructor (she came to our house for the class). I felt comfortable with her and found out she was a doula as well. Literally, 10 minutes ago, I booked her for my birth.. luckily she's available since I'm already 35 weeks along.

[_baggageclaim]

I'd start sooner rather then later because they do start getting booked up in advance.

Where are you located, if you dont mind my asking?

[dragonflyinlove]

I'm in madison indiana and my doc is an hour away in jeffersonville.

I just emailed the ones I had info on so hopefully I hear back soon!!