Hi,

I would like to know, how much did you pay for your doula, and what services did this involve? (amount of visits- pre & post labour etc). I'm assuming it varies depending on experience etc?
If you are a doula or student doula you may also be able to help me with these questions.

Thanks!

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A bit about me:
I am currently 24 weeks along in my 2nd pregnancy, and I am planning to birth at a family birth centre.
It has just really dawned on me that I am going to want/need more support for my labour than just my DH and the hospital midwives, particularly as I've been told that the transfer rate to the main hospital is over 70%- mainly for pain releif- eek! Although my DH is wonderful, my first labour spanned over 4 days (on and off) and both he and I were exhausted - so although I expect (hope!) this labour will be shorter, I cannot possibly expect him to support me in every way I may need it.

So, now I am seriously considering the services of a doula to share the load and to be an informed birth advocate when i am in pain and need encouragement and assistance making decisions.