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Mumsnet Discussions: Childbirth : doula in London? (9 messages)

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By theory on Fri 09-May-08 12:52:29

Does anyone have recommendations for a doula in the London area? I'm new to London and so don't have many friends to ask. (I also get the sense that doulas are a little less common here than where I'm from, NYC? ) I've contacted a few people but no luck so far with my dates (Oct). Any help would be great!

By MKG on Fri 09-May-08 12:58:25

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Mars is in London so if she couldn't do it she could give you contact info for someone that could. Someone else should be along soon.

So bumping for you.

By hertsnessex on Fri 09-May-08 21:13:17

look on www.doula.org.uk there is a find a doula page. I cant help as I am booked. Mars is away for a week, but try her www.mammydoula.co.uk, not sure if she is booked or not.

xx

By Kiwifruit on Sat 10-May-08 04:38:21

Hi Theory

I used Stacia Smales Hill (she is on the doula.org.uk site) and she was absolutely fabulous - I can't say enough how great she was. I had a bit of a tricky birth, and she was amazing - I know DH really appreciated having her there.

Unfortunately I have now moved back to NZ so won't be able to use her with next baby.

By Lulumama on Sat 10-May-08 11:14:20

i was going to recommend hertsnessex or marslady, i see they are already recommended !! x

By theory on Sat 10-May-08 18:22:08

hi friends-- thanks for the input! Everyone mentioned seems to be out of town aruond the time of my due date, unfortunately.

By hertsnessex on Sat 10-May-08 19:12:31

Theory,

If you email or Cat me with your postcode I will see who else I can recommend.

Cx

By theory on Mon 12-May-08 09:50:16

Hi again
thanks -- I'm not sure how to email people (new to this), but my email is kdtheory@yahoo.com. I'm in W2.

By hertsnessex on Mon 12-May-08 10:40:39

Hi Theory,

I will email you now. Just done a quick search and there are lots I would recommend!

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