Sara - Thanks for your information. My DH and I actually make a pretty good team in the birthing department. He has been amazing support for both girls. I have been thinking really hard about this and I feel that I need more support in the hours and days following birth. I will have 2 little ones to come home to and I really want to have a rest and get to know my new bub without having to be called up for duty asap for my other kids. Not that I don't want to see them but..
Last time DH and I had little support post birth and it took me ages to recover. I literally did not sleep for 3 days after DD birth nor did I get a shower for 24 hours afterwards. Therefore my milk did not come in for 5 days and I had a very hungry crying bub on my hands and I had anemia.
On the other hand I would love a doula present to talk me through labour and my labouring choices.
Its great to read that your DH provides the support that you need.
Those first few week with a newborn are very hectic and often a lot of sleep is lost. I'm sure that with a 3'rd bub things will be a tad more hectic.
Most Doula's offer a Postpartum service. There are also some PP Doula's. These Doula's are there specifically to help with whatever you want. Now that can be from helping you with breastfeeding, bathing etc. Right through to making some meals to freeze, doing a load of washing, entertaining your other children. These roles vary from doula to doula.
As I said in my last post, I guess you just need to decide if you think you will benefit more from a "full package" (which often includes antental support, birth support and postpartum support), just antenatal support (which often includes birth "preparation", birth prefence guide assistance etc) or just postnatal support.
Maybe you should organise to meet with a Doula and have a chat about her roles. You might find that you automatically "gell" with this particular Doula. This might also help you decide which type of service you think you'll need. You might also find that a Doula is not something you do need and that you'll be fine without one.
Your in Logan, which I am pretty sure is a suburb of Brisbane right? There are PLENTY of Doula's in the Brisbane region.
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