Should a first time mum use a student doula?

[samm]

Hi,

i too am a 1st time mum who started investigating having a doula after joining BB.After reading up on what a doula does, i was convinced that having one with me, to help and support me was the thing to do. I will be having my best friend with me to be my birth partner so i also wanted her to have someone support her if she needed.

I posted a message on the BB find a doula thread and found Clare who is a trainee doula. Afer a chat on the phone plus a couple of emails, we finally met the other week and instantly i knew i was going to book her. She was calm and had a soothing air about her which i felt was important.

I say go for it as depending on the person you book they may be qualified and fully trained by the time you are ready.

Good luck.

[Shanti]

Hey Oscar!
I don't know if you've found a Doula or not yet but there is a great website www find a doula dot com dot au
you can find a doula in your area and then ask if they know of a student doula who is looking for some experience.

[Tobily]

I actually know a student who is looking for her final training birth - let me know if you're interested and I'll pass her details on.

She has already done a couple of births at the Mater

[joey123]

Oscaroscar - I have one that I have found and she seems really nice, but I haven't met her yet. Her email is Tamara.curtis@live.com. She lives on the Gold Coast, but is prepared to travel to Brisbane. Also, she is free and she is a mum.

Samm - Can you forward on Claire's details? Ta

Tobily - Would you mind sending her details to me too? I am birthing at the RWH.

[Clare Bear]

Hello everyone,

The forums have been sooooo quiet over Chrissy.....

If anyone is looking for my details you can email me at clare@inspiredbirth.com.au or visit the website.

I love the RWH....middies there are fantastic!!!

Cheers
Clare

[Maruschke]

Thanks everyone. I don't know why, but I lost the subscription to this thread . I have found a student doula and will meet with her for the first time in a few weeks. So far we have just chatted via email. It is exciting and I can't wait to hear some of her ideas.

Wishing you all empowering births!

[joey123]

Who did you get? Is it Tamara?