Why Doulas are Expensive (and why you’re glad they are)

http://www.cordmama.com/blog/2015/3/23/why-doulas-are-expensive-and-why-youre-glad-they-are I spent all of my 30 hours of early labor at home, and most of my six hours of active labor there as well. I continued to delay calling my doula, not knowing how much longer I would be laboring, and certain that I needed that “tool” in my tool belt to realize myContinueContinue reading “Why Doulas are Expensive (and why you’re glad they are)”

Doulas, a Growing Force in Maternity Culture, Seek Greater Acceptance

Doulas, a Growing Force in Maternity Culture, Seek Greater Acceptance (click to read this interesting article in the New York Times online) PC: Michael Appleton for the NY Times  

6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Doula If You Want an Epidural

http://pregnancy.about.com/od/epidurals/fl/6-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Hire-a-Doula-If-You-Want-an-Epidural.htm “There is a popular misconception that a doula, someone who provides professional labor support, is only useful for women who are planning an unmedicated or natural childbirth. As a long time doula, I can tell you that nothing is further from the truth.” (click link to read on pregnancy.about.com)