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Found a doula
"Naomi Rivkis" wrote in message
I just got finished meeting with a doula I've decided I like. She's relatively inexperienced -- only two births so far, still working toward certification -- but she did some work before that as a caregiver on a psychiatric ward. Anyone who has ever been a patient on a psych ward (which I have) will tell you that the direct caregivers, the nurse's aides and suchlike, are a patient's first and best resource if they allow themselves to be, and she seems like a good one. Since I'm particularly worried about how my mental illnesses, especially my panic disorder, will play into the experience of childbirth, that's really important to me. snip I'm glad you found a doula that you like! She sounds good--I think the personality and values "click" is of great importance. Experience is valueable too, but if you don't feel like the two of you are a good persoanlity match, then is doesn't matter *how* many births she's been to! When I hired our doula at about 20 weeks, she had only done three "official" births as a doula (others before she started her certification process though). I was a little bit nervous about hiring a "newbie," but felt like we had a certain connection. As it is, she has now been to five more births since I hired her and has four other clients due after I am, so she isn't nearly as much of a newbie now as she was when I first hired her! The same thing may happen with your doula. Also got my initial blood tests back, with everything in normal range. I'm slowly whittling down the things I have to be terrified about -- the next big hurdle is the AFP test, which is next week and will tell me about the possibility of Down's Syndrome or spinal bifida. Neither are especially likely, but I'll breathe a lot easier when they're ruled out. Hope the other tests turn out great! -- Em edd 9/23/03 (39w1d) |
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Found a doula
Naomi Rivkis wrote in message
... In my way of thinking, the neonatologist's job is to look after the welfare of my baby, the obstetrician or midwife's job is to look after the welfare of us both, but the doula's job is to look after me and my comfort, period. She's my chance to be selfish, and I'm taking it. So I'm pleased with this woman and I think we'll work well. I had a doula for my second birth but not my first. What you said above is exactly right. All of my doula's attention was solely on me and what I needed. It was great. For example, in transition, when I started to feel too hot, I had *just* started to wish for a cool cloth on my head, and there it was. I didn't even have to say anything. It sounds like you've found someone you're very comfortable with, which is the most important thing. Better than having the most experienced doula in the world, if you weren't comfortable around her, IMHO. I hope all your tests have reassuring results. -- Cheryl S. Mom to Julie, 2 yr., 5 mo. And new arrival, Jaden Cleaning the house while your children are small is like shoveling the sidewalk while it's still snowing. |
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