Hi all, I'm new to this site but wanted to let you know what a god send my Doula, Julie Bell, was to me. After a traumatic, medical induced labor with my second child, I was determined not to go through that again and started looking for answers. I came across Julie by chance and her support was well worth the cost as she had all the answers to every question I could throw at her, she was able to show me that birth can be a positive and empowering experience. As a result I had a the birth I thought was only possible in fairy tales. I would recommended hiring a Doula to anyone who is having a baby. Hope this isn't too long. Forums are a new thing for me also.