Hello!

I have been thinking about getting a doula because I really like the idea of having a constant support person there who understands what is going on and can reassure me it is all normal!

But I am going public, and at my last hospital visit, I asked some of the midwives what their attitudes towards doulas were, and they were not positive. They were kind of the opinion 'we can do all that, and you have your partner/ mum for emotional support so you don't need them'. This attitude really made me question getting a doula because the last thing I want is conflict between the midwives and the doula- especially when the doula leaves and the midwives look after me for the next few days! I have to say, the midwives at my hospital have been fantastic and I love them, but I just worry about not having the amount of support I really want.

What do you all think?

Thanks!