Alright. My husband and mom are great and all but my last labor and delivery could have been a lot better!! My mom tried to give me massages but it just didn't work. My husband tried, for about two minutes...he really sucked, poor guy. He tried. So I have been considering a doula. Someone who can really help me relax, give me massages, and someone who just has that soothing type of voice to help me relax...the counselor type of voice. In addition, I have been thinking about hiring a maternity photographer like I did with my first child. She was a friend so we got a pretty good discount along with the best pictures ever! The delivery pictures were really well done and discrete enough..they were in black and white. We got some great belly shots as well before labor.
Anyways, I went to pick up a co-sleeper today on craigslist and the person that was selling it ended up being an all-inclusive doula, photographer, massage therapist and lactation specialist. What are the chances???? When I first met her, I was thinking "She has the perfect soothing voice for a massage therapist. I don't know how we got started on the topic, but she is extremely qualified doula. she does have her own business, credentials and everything. She is strongly considering studying to be a midwife.
I am so excited! I will now try harder to go natural with someone like her helping me! Given the baby turns and I don't need a c section.
Now for my question: Anyone have any experiences with a doula? How do they work around the husband and other family members. My husband will want to comfort me but the doula will do such a better job with the whole relaxation and massages. What did your doula really do??