I was lucky to find a doula when I was seven and a half months pregnant. I'd contacted Australian Doulas here in Perth but they were all busy or pregnant themselves, however they gave me a few names to contact. We felt comfortable with the one we picked straight away. She was great and stayed with us from about 6pm (at our home then to the hospital at 8pm) to around 6am (bub born at 4.45am). Her support for me and DH was wonderful and allowed DH to have a nap in the early hours! I think three different midwives attended throughout too. And yes I'd use her again.