Did anyone use a doula?

Hey everyone

Just found out that DH and I are going to be first time parents! Super excited - and overwhelmed - and FREAKING OUT.

I was really considering using a doula and was hoping for some recommendations. We live in Williston Park (Nassau County) - I plan on taking full advantage of the epidural (so I don't want a doula that would want to give me a guilt trip) and I would like for the doula to also be able to give any needed breastfeeding support/lactation counseling. I will likely be delivering at LIJ in NHP....

Thank you so much for any advise!!

Did anyone use a doula?

It's a great idea to use a doula, even if you plan to use an epidural- great for you guys!

I had actually contracted this woman:
http://www.labouroflovedoulas.com/

Vicky Moody but there was a two day window when she told me she would not be available and as luck would have it I went into labor on one of those days so I ended up delivering with her back-up, Helen Dresner. I don't have first hand experience with Vicky but what I think is a great fit for YOU is that she has birthed her own children with and without epidurals. She did not seem at all judgemental on the matter and I think you'd be very happy talking to her.


I LOVED Helen Dresner and would recommend her hands down to anyone: https://lidoulas.com/Labor_Doulas.html.

SO there you go, two great options

Good luck!

Message edited 9/15/2014 3:45:33 PM.

Did anyone use a doula?

Thank you so much Diana....I will check them out!