Have you used a Doula or Birth Attendant?

[artemis]

Thank u so much Julie,u know i almost feel like crying finding out all these things & not knowing about them b4.
I only came across Belly Belly by accident but i'm so glad i did.
I would actually b very grateful if u could give me a starting point on where to find doulas in my area(i'm in the caboolture shire,about 40 mins or so from Brisbane city) & i will definitely take a look at the link u have there.
Thanks again

[BellyBelly]

For doulas check out our doula locator

Doula Doulas in Australia

[christy]

artemis, I can only suggest strongly that you do some antenatal as well through birth talk or go along to a few meetings. I went a few times & even though its a 45 minute drive from me I made it as part of my ante-natal classes. So that I could be healed in time for giving birth again

Also, there is an amazing group through Caboolture Hospital & they are showing the Ricki Lake doco there. Maybe phone the hospital & find out more info because it will help you prepare.

[artemis]

Thanku very much Christy,i will give the hospital a call tomorrow & see what they say

[artemis]

Christy could u please tell me who i need to talk to at the hospital about this group because when i rang today the lady at the antenatal unit didn't know anything about it & couldn't tell me who would know either.
The only suggestion she could come up with was to ask a midwife.
TIA.

[yvettemj]

Hi All,
Just wanted to say reading all these positive stories about Doulas has really helped me to want to look into it further. One of friends used a Doula up in Townsville recently and couldn't speak highly enough of her. We are planning on TTC in the new year, does anyone have a personal recommendation for a Doula who would be able to come to the Northside of Brisbane?
Thanks,
Yvette

[Tobily]

Hi All,
Just wanted to say reading all these positive stories about Doulas has really helped me to want to look into it further. One of friends used a Doula up in Townsville recently and couldn't speak highly enough of her. We are planning on TTC in the new year, does anyone have a personal recommendation for a Doula who would be able to come to the Northside of Brisbane?
Thanks,
Yvette

Hi Yvette
I'm a doula working in Brisbane, I'm located quite centrally so I cover most areas.
Good luck ttc, and when you're ready I'd be happy to have a chat with you If you click on my username in this post you can link to my site which has my contact details.

[yvettemj]

Flea - Thanks so much for your info, your website looks fantastic by the way, I will definitely be contacting you after we receive our BFP happy news.