my b/f sister is 7 months pregnant and has mentioned she is to employ a doula at the birth.
We must be living in a cave or something - we've never heard of a doula - can anybody explain what they do and how much do they cost.
2007-03-13 12:07:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
They are about £300-£400.
They support the mother (and sometimes father) through the whole birthing experience. Usually doula's are brought in earlier in the pregnancy to help the mother and put her mind at rest. She's a person that knows everything about pregnancy and will answer any questions the parents have. She will be the birth partner if that's what is wanted, otherwise she will be there to support before, during and after the whole birthing thing.
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2007-03-13 12:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Leah 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you watch disconery health on sky channel 264 and 265 i think, theres a programme called mum + one, and this will show you all about it.
Basiclally there not qualified medically but have exp in childbirth, they will really do what you want, even after the birth with helping about the house, really there there to support you.
2007-03-13 23:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by hayles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am 27 weeks pregnant and i keep watchin those programmes like birth diarys and loads of ppl have them they just like go to ppls births and help out givin extra support n things like tht.
2007-03-13 12:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by nat l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they assist with labor, they help the mother cope. sometimes they also come to ur home after ur discharged from the hospital and help with newborn cares. sorry but i don't know how much they cost.
2007-03-13 12:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kaylee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A non-medical support person used during labor.
2007-03-13 12:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by reconnermom 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Check out www.doula.org.uk for all the info you need.
2007-03-13 12:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋