Choose a Provider That You Absolutely Love
It’s World Doula Week and to celebrate I am going to be sharing a Doula Pro Tip each day this week. The first Doula Pro Tip : Choose a midwife or doctor that you love.
Not a provider that you LIKE, but one that you absolutely LOVE. They are out there , I promise!
Do not choose a provider simply because a friend suggested them or their office is close to where you live or because they have always been your OBGYN; choose a provider because when you meet with them you feel excited and informed about your pregnancy. As a doula I work with doctors and midwifes from all over New Jersey and every single practice approaches birth from a slightly different perspective; the provider that you choose greatly impacts the kind of care that you receive during labor and the way that you feel during your birth.
How do you find a doctor that you love? Reach out to a doula in your area.
Doulas have the unique experience of working with many different doctors and midwives from all over their area; they know the doctors who encourage VBACS or the ones who have lower C-Section rates or the ones who have the BEST bedside manner. Even if you don’t want to hire a doula for labor support; most doula’s happily share their local resources with any expected family.
