Anyone used a doula?

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Just wondering really - any thoughts? Can't make my mind up if it's a waste of money or not.

my friend did and since then it's all she talks about with me, she is trying to make me take one. she said for her she made all the difference and it was worth every penny.

Thinking about this too as first time was horrific.

I think i depends on ur situation. my friend is one and she is brill but lives too far away from me to be mine but if dp hadn't already done labour twice i would consider it as a complete novice myself