How did it go with your Doula when you ended up with a c/section? Was she allowed in there with you? $600 isnt too bad, Ide be willing to pay that if I could pay it off (we arnt poorpers or anything, just low income, with bills).
Unfortunately she wasnt allowed in, only DH, but she waited the whole time. There was no way I was letting her leave without getting a cuddle after spending the whole day there with us. She even gave DD her first drink of ebm whilst DH was with me in recovery. My doula offered payment plans, and also discounts if you paid upfront. She is a mum of 4 kids herself, so understands that money doesnt grow on trees!