Doula in Perth for VBAC

[becstarr79]

We're just about to TTC for baby number 2 and I'm trying to do as much research as possible. I had a emergency CS for number 1 and it was a very traumatic experience, I'm hoping with research and planning my next experience will be a much better one! I went public for number 1 (planned to go to birth centre, ended up at main hospital) and apparently my best chance for having a VBAC are at this hospital but I really don't want to go back, so I'm thinking maybe an Ob at a private hospital (st John of God) with a Doula this time? Are there any Perth Doula's who can tell me if this would or would not be possible or have any experiences with VBAC at St John or Mercy?

One of the problems with my last birth is that I felt ignored and once I transferred from the birth centre to hospital I cut ties with my midwife team who looked after me throughout my pregnancy so I didn't know anyone, so I'm thinking my best chance of having someone I know actually deliver my baby would be an OB and a Doula.

Any Perth Doula's who could advise me?

[BellyBelly]

If you contact the lovely and gorgeous Lisa Chalmers of Australian Doulas (you can google it/her name) she'll be able to give you help. She has incredible experience and a wonderful personality.

[becstarr79]

Thank you very much Kelly I'll give her a call.
Cheers, Bec