Questions to ask a Doula

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Questions to ask a Doula

Be sure to interview more than one doula to find the right fit for you.

Birth Doulas:

What training have you had? (if a Doula is certified, you might consider verifying this with the organization)
Tell me (us) about your experience with birth, personally and as a Doula.
What is your philosophy about childbirth and supporting women and their partners through labor?
May we meet with you to discuss our birth plans and the role you will play in supporting me (us) through childbirth?
May we call you with questions or concerns before and after the birth?
What care providers have you worked with? In what hospitals have you attended births?
When do you try to join women in labor? Do you come to our home or meet us at the hospital?
Do you meet with me (us) after the birth to review the labor and answer questions?
Do you work with one or more backup Doulas (for times when you are not available)? May we meet them?
What is your fee? Is any part of your fee refundable if you do not attend the birth?
Can you provide references? (Be sure to check the references.)

Postpartum Doulas:

What training have you had? (if a Doula is certified, you might consider verifying this with the organization)
Have you had a criminal background check, a recent TB test, current CPR certification?
Tell me about your experience as a postpartum Doula.
What is your philosophy about parenting and supporting women and their families during postpartum?
May we meet with you to discuss our postpartum needs and the role you will play in supporting us in the postpartum period?
What different types of services do you offer?
May we call you with postpartum questions or concerns before the birth?
What is your experience in breastfeeding support?
Do you work with one or more backup Doulas for times when you are not available? May we meet them?
What are your fee and refund policies?
Can you provide references? (Be sure to check the references.)

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