Question for Pupuce re Doulas

[bonym]

I tried earlier in my pregnancy to find a Doula, but without success - I have just done another search on Google and have found a site for Doulas UK (not sure if this is the organisation you belong to Pupuce?) and have discovered that there is a Doula very local to me now. She is listed as a trainee birth and post-natal doula. I am thinking of calling her (although of course might be a bit close to the birth now - am 37weeks) and wondered if you had any advice/comments on using a trainee? Thanks

[bonym]

Bump

[bonym]

Doesn't have to be Pupuce. Any other doulas out there?

[littlemissbossy]

no idea, sorry, just bumping this up for you

[uwila]

bump for you.

[pupuce]

Trainees are usually fine, we all have to start somewhere and some trainees are much more experienced than others. It's more a question if you and DH liking her, feeling that she will help you and be there for you.
You can Contact Another Talker (CAT) me if you want to ask about a specific doula.
It is likely that a traunee might be available.... very experienced doulas can often be booked in advance.

[bonym]

Thanks Pupuce - I have CAT you

[pupuce]

I will probably get your CAT tomorrow morning

[Steppy1]

Hi to you all, I am a doula and also have a business partner (she's listed on the Doula UK website....pupuce where are you based ? We're in the SW, trained through Doula UK (me through Childbirth International...am also a pregnancy and post natal fitness instructor...though much bigger than a size 12 I can tell you :0

[pupuce]

Hi Steppy
I am in the SE - CAT me if you'd like

[playnotwork]

hi bonym

i'm a trainee doula in the south east. have you managed to find someone yet?

[Steppy1]

(blush)...what does CAT mean !!!!!!???

[pupuce]

Contact Another Talker... see the top of the page