When should I hire a doula?
I get this question a lot and to me, the answer is easy…..as soon as possible!
Although you may have many months before needing hands-on support while giving birth, a lot of the value in having doula services is in the education and resources that are provided in advance. At Lone Star Birth, we are happy to take last minute births if we have availability, but there are a lot of advantages to booking sooner, rather than later, including:
- Guaranteed availability for your due date
- Access to a birth expert for all of your pregnancy related questions
- Extra assistance navigating the healthcare system while pregnant
- Learning communication strategies that will help get your birth team get the same page
- Taking advantage of our group or private classes on childbirth, newborn care and breastfeeding so you have a better idea of what to expect
- More time to connect and build trust with your doulas, and meet the backup doulas
- Help getting ahead of interventions that may be routinely recommended without a medical need
- Utilizing our team that collaborates and works seamlessly together on birth prep to ensure a smoother delivery
- More flexible payment plan options
Instead of heading to your favorite search engine for answers that may not be accurate or may unnecessarily scare you, we really want you to come to us. As your doulas, it is our job to provide you with evidence based resources, walk through pregnancy challenges and complications with you, and ensure that you have the information needed to make truly informed decisions about your care. Book a free consultation today by emailing us at [email protected] or calling/texting 425-691-9169.
