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KAS 
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 Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
Not that I can afford a nurse  but I'm wondering if anyone is hiring one and how much they usually cost.......
  Thanks!!!!
  
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			Posted 4/13/06 10:43 AM    | 
	
	
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Sandra 
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Name: Sandra 
 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
I was considering a Doula after we return from China w/ our little baby girl....but haven't found the cost yet! 
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			Posted 4/13/06 11:22 AM    | 
	
	
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nrthshgrl 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
My mom is a post partum doula (basically  helps you with the baby, laundry, etc). I'll ask her what she charges.
  eta.  She charges $15-20 hour.  She isn't a nurse though.
  she said if they are certified as a doula, it's 25/hr  
Message edited 4/13/2006 11:49:28 AM. 
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			Posted 4/13/06 11:25 AM    | 
	
	
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Sandra 
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Name: Sandra 
 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
Well, that is exactly what we were looking for.  I contacted someone in NYC and I really was more interested in somone more local as possible.  We live on the South Shore and any insight/suggestions/etc...you can share would be great!
  Thank you! 
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			Posted 4/13/06 11:28 AM    | 
	
	
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ckdk 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
Posted by KAS
  Not that I can afford a nurse  but I'm wondering if anyone is hiring one and how much they usually cost.......
  Thanks!!!!
  
 
  Hi Kari... we had one, she was not cheap, but totally worth it, 160/day...
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			Posted 4/13/06 11:31 AM    | 
	
	
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monkeybride 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
I had never heard of this until reading it on here but I know for me I wanted to do everything myself. I had a hard time letting my mom or MIL help me with the baby.  IMO hiring a cleaning lady or someone to run errands would be helpful. At least that's what I needed the most in the beginning. 
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			Posted 4/13/06 12:13 PM    | 
	
	
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MelToddJulia 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
Posted by monkeybride
  I had never heard of this until reading it on here but I know for me I wanted to do everything myself. I had a hard time letting my mom or MIL help me with the baby.  IMO hiring a cleaning lady or someone to run errands would be helpful. At least that's what I needed the most in the beginning. 
 
 
  I felt the same way. I did have my mom's house keeper come over and help us out, I still get her once a month.   
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			Posted 4/13/06 12:18 PM    | 
	
	
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dree 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
I didn't have one and totally regret it.  I'm gonna hire one for baby #2 (whenever that is   ) 
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			Posted 4/13/06 8:30 PM    | 
	
	
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05mommy09 
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 Re: Hiring nurse after baby's birth..... 
Posted by monkeybride
  I had never heard of this until reading it on here but I know for me I wanted to do everything myself. I had a hard time letting my mom or MIL help me with the baby.  IMO hiring a cleaning lady or someone to run errands would be helpful. At least that's what I needed the most in the beginning. 
 
   I couldve written this post myself...  and could not agree more!
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			Posted 4/13/06 8:36 PM    | 
	
	
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