Is there any point having a doula..

[Clare Bear]

Hi there,

I am a student doula and in addition with my job in the post natal area I deal with midwives all the time. The key is to being diplomatic and knowing how to get your point across without offending anyone......not always an easy task but it can be done!! Honestly, all the midwives I have worked with would likely be grateful for the extra pair of helping hands and it doesn't take them long to figure out that your doula or advocate is an asset to the team.

Cheers

Clare

[studentmum]

I am having a smw and a doula, mainly because the doula will be my support person and able to be at my home before hospital and the smw is gaining experience in the exposure to the birth. The smw will meet us at the hospital and really I am sure there is no chance of conflict. Mw's and doulas would all have to be lovelt ppl to put up with labouring mums all the time