MrsK - YOu are more than welcome hun! Linda can probably confirm the actual timeframes for the scans and tests as well, but I don't think he would have a problem chatting to you, considering you are not seeing him till 10 weeks anyway, normally you would have already had the discussion with him at 8 weeks, but I know he has a huge backlog from his trip away.

If Linda is at all abrupt, just please ignore it and don't take it personally - you will be really really happy with Dennis, Linda just takes some getting used to!

A Doula is someone that individual couples hire to help them through their pre-natal, birth and post natal periods. As a Doula I provide my clients with Emotional, physical and Informational support to assit them to prepare for the labour and life with a baby. I go through everything from how the brain, and hormones influence labour, to sharing DVDs and books with you, then positioning, talking about ALL of the pros and cons of each drug and intervention that you may need through labour.

I generally do at least 4 pre natal visists as I like to build a rapport with both Mum and Dad, cause as a Doula, my support role is as much for the Dad as the Mum! Especially first time dads, having a support person with them through the entire length of the labour enables them tp be able to have breaks, knowing that their partner is still well supported, and also just someone there that can reassure them when Mum gets a bit upset, or things are getting pretty full on! Unlike the hospital midwives, I do not do anything medical, but I am also only there for you!

I personally do not have any preference to which style of birth is right, my philosophy is to support the couple in whatever choices they make for their labour, but knowing that every choice they have made is an informed choice!

Dennis has actually really impressed me with his support for my choice of becoming a Doula, and at each visit I personally have with him, he has been more and more supportive.

Nox - your DH is a sweety! He has totally impressed me with his willingness to take on board all of the discussions we have and I really really look forward to our meetings ! It is never ever hard to come and see you guys - Parents to be like you guys are the reason I am doing what I do - If all Dads to be were as enthausiastic as what he is I will be one very happy Doula!!!!

Let me know if you would like to know anything else, I have a website, but can't post the link, so if you would like to have a look, please let me know and I will email you a link !