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Doula question
Definitely worth it. If you think you want to deliver naturally I would highly recommend a doula, regardless of how supportive your spouse may be. You can certainly find down-to-earth doulas who will support you if you decide mid-way through that you want narcotics or an epidural. But they are most useful obviously if you want to give yourself a better chance of doing it naturally and avoid additional interventions.
I delivered naturally (despite being given pitocin) but I probably would've thrown in the towel and gotten an epidural had I not had the support of a doula. It's important that you think the personality fit is a good one, even if you still feel like the personal is a relative stranger. She'll be less of a stranger than your nurse and likely MUCH more helpful and comforting.
It may see, like a lot of $$$ (and generally insurance won't cover it) but if you have the cash and want to deliver naturally, it's totally worth it.
Good luck!
Techielawyer
(mom to a happy 7 mo old)
Last edited by Techielawyer; 03-19-2005 at 11:17 PM..
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