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.