FAQ's

You should start the interview process sooner rather than later because doulas take on a certain number of clients a month. You can hire a doula as soon as 20 weeks or as late as you would like. It is best to interview a doula so you can get a sense of who they are and if they are a good fit for you. Most doulas offer free consultations.

Yes, doulas can still be present at a c-section birth whether its planned or unplanned. Some circumstances a doula can be allowed in the operating room. A doula can be a great second pair of hands and encouragement to help you with concerns you have. If your newborn must be taken to the nursery your partner can go with the baby while the doula stays with you in the operating room. If a doula isn’t allowed in the operating room there are many things they can do to help you prepare before the procedure, during and after the baby is born.

Some-but not all insurance companies will cover the costs for a doula. Check with your insurance company to find out what they cover.

- Increase the chance of having a positive birth
- Decrease the use of interventions
- Help you get answers to your questions with evidence-based information
- Breastfeeding success
- Decrease cesarean rates by 28%
- Reduce the request for pain medication by 9%
- Higher APGEAR scores

No, a doula does not make decisions for clients. She will provide you with emotional and informational support while respecting your decisions.


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