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ladybird17 · 15/03/2009 09:54

If anyone has thought of using a doula,I've been awarded some funding for mums-to-be who need extra support, and/or couldn't afford to use a private doula. Normal fees are from £300 upwards, but this would be completely free for the prgnancy, labour, birth & postnatal package.

Post up if you're interested or would like to find out more.
Thanks!

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angel1976 · 15/03/2009 12:43

Hi,

Do you deal with SE London? Thanks!

Ax

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ladybird17 · 15/03/2009 14:34

Whereabouts are you Ax?

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loganberry12 · 15/03/2009 16:06

Hi im and older mum having my 5th baby after a long break of 13 years, im 42, im very interested in a doula but no way would be able to afford one so this would be great for me. It would be lovely to have the extra support, Im in medway kent

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ladybird17 · 15/03/2009 18:55

Fab. Congratulations!

Are you going to Medway Maritime?

Let's have a chat. Either give me a call on 07944 385256, ot mail me at [email protected]

I'm on call for a lady due this coming week, so if I don't answer my phone, just leave me a voice mail & I'll get back to you a.s.a.p,
Look forward to hearing from you!

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loganberry12 · 15/03/2009 19:32

Hi yes im going to medway maritime, i'll give you a ring during the week, thanks again

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angel1976 · 15/03/2009 21:08

Hi ladybird,

I'm is SE18 so on the edge of Kent... Let me know if that's too far or if it's ok for you? I would love to have a doula especially for the support as my DS will be 20 months old when this little one is born... Thanks!

Ax

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ladybird17 · 15/03/2009 21:37

Hi Angel,

are you having a home or hospital birth? If hospital, which one?

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angel1976 · 16/03/2009 19:09

Ladybird17 - I would love a home birth (my first baby came so quick that the midwife actually urged me to consider a home birth as she thinks I will not make it to the hospital in time for the second one...) but I don't trust the hospital midwives to be perfectly honest as I had a horrendous birth experience because they refused to believe I was in labour... So unless I have someone who is working on my behalf for my benefit, I just won't have the confidence to try a home birth.

If in hospital, it would be the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. You can contact me on angelineradley at yahoo dot com if you like!

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NewLeaseofLife · 16/03/2009 19:16

Hi ladybird,
I deal with a lot of young homeless/temp acc teenage soon to be mothers and would be very interested in discussing with you ways in which you may be able to help.
A lot of these girls have no or very little contact with their mothers, families or partners and may be open t the idea of some support. These girls are aged between 16 and 18.

Is this something you would consider?

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ladybird17 · 16/03/2009 21:12

Hi NewLeaseofLife,
Absolutely! Just the client group the funding is targetted at. Give me a call on 07944 385256 or mail me at [email protected] - I am on call for a lady who's due any minute, so if I don't answer phone just leave me a voicemail & I'll get back to you!