"betsy" wrote in message
I feel much more comfortable having a trained and experienced doula.
Friends and family may wish the best for me, but don't have the experience
to provide the support I need.

I didn't need anyone trained besides the nurses to be with me during the
births. My husband's support was all I needed. If he wasn't around, which he
was there all three times, then I would of rather had my sister or my
closest friend. I am not into the whole "birth experience" has to be perfect
and intervention free like many of you are. I am pretty independent and did
just fine without anyone else there except the nurse popping in once and a
while.
--
Sue (mom to three girls)