Questions to Ask a Prospective Doula

Sweet Pea in the Pod Doula & Prenatal Massage Services
Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples,
Sarasota, Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte
239-287-8931
www.sacredbirthsdoula.com


Questions to Ask a Prospective Doula For any doula:

· What training have you had? (If a Doula is certified, you might consider checking with the organization).
* How many years have you been a doula?
· Do you have one or more backup Doulas for times when you are not available? May we meet her/them?
* Are you a doula agency?
* Will you be my doula or will you have a independant contractor be my doula?
· What is your fee? What does it include, and what are your refund policies?


When Interviewing a birth doula:
· Tell me/us about your philosophy about childbirth & supporting women and their partners through labor.
· May we meet to discuss our birth plans & the role you will play in supporting me/us through childbirth?
· May we call you with any questions or concerns before & after the birth?
· When do you try to join women in labor? Do you come to our home or meet us at the place of birth?
· Do you meet with me/us after the birth to review the labor & answer questions?
* How many years have you been a doula?


When Interviewing a Postpartum doula:
· Tell me about your experience as a postpartum Doula.
· What is your philosophy about parenting & supporting women & their families during postpartum?
· May we meet to discuss our needs & the role you will play?
· What different types of services do you offer?
· When you your services begin postpartum?
· What is your experience in breast-feeding support?
· Have you had a criminal background check, a recent TB test? Do you have current CPR certification?
* How many years have you been a doula?



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