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Doula

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wendiwoo · 04/09/2008 15:35

Hello ... I am an experienced mum with three children of my own, i recently trained as a Doula but have been unable to find anyone in my area (Coventry /Warwickshire )who is willing to have a doula present at their birth! I need women due to give birth within the next 8 weeks. If anyone is interested or knows someone who may be please pass this message on. I will provide this service completely free of charge to the next 2 suitable clients. All I need them to do is supply me with an evaluation after the birth which will count towards my training as practice evidenceWendy

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foxytocin · 04/09/2008 15:37

good luck wendiwoo. I have a trainee doula myself for my impending birth. knowing she is there for me and dh has brought no end of relief to m already.

i am not in your area btw.

Heartmum2Jamie · 23/09/2008 15:07

I hope you have found someone by now Wendiwoo! If you were a little closer (I'm in South Staffs), and didn't mind waiting until the end of October, I would have loved to have had a doula attend my potential homebirth.

Best of luck to you!

ajm200 · 23/09/2008 16:42

Much as I'd love to have a Doula at DD's birth as DH turns into a flapping mess who is far from supportive, I'm too far away (Berkshire)

Good luck though

amazonianadventure · 23/09/2008 20:14

hi wendiwoo, r a memeber of doula uk? they have support threads with advice on how to get things started.

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wendiwoo · 27/09/2008 21:47

Thanks for the messages of support, I have one birth booked for end of October now (VERY EXCITED!) but am still looking for another lady due in November/December 2008... If anyone knows a pregnant lady in my area who may be interested, I can email them with more details

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wendiwoo · 29/09/2008 11:04

I am not a member of Doula UK at the moment as the course I did has not been recognised by them yet. (It is a new course) But my friend is a member and I hope to become a member in the future

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vbacqueen1 · 29/09/2008 11:47

Hi Heartmum2Jamie
I've just done my doula training and live in South Staffs if you're interested.........? New clients always welcome

DaisySteiner · 29/09/2008 11:51

wendiwoo, which course did you do?

amazonianadventure · 29/09/2008 13:06

r you doing the doula consultancy course? wendi woo?

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wendiwoo · 06/10/2008 22:37

Hi DaisySteiner and amazonianadventure, sorry only just saw your question on this thread, yes I did the Doula Consultancy Course

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wendiwoo · 06/10/2008 22:39

Heartmum2jamie... how are you finding being a Doula?

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wendiwoo · 06/10/2008 22:40

Heartmum2jamie... how are you finding being a Doula?

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