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from Oregon Jewish Life is the lifestyle magazine for the Jewish Communities of Oregon and SW Washington.
Mimi running her first 10k. What are the top 5 questions that should be asked when hiring a doula?
The most important thing is to feel like you connect well with your doula. You are allowing someone into an intimate space, and you must trust and feel like you connect well with the person you choose.
My top 5 suggestions for questions to ask a doula you are thinking of using are: 1. What is your availability? 2. What is your doula style? 3. What experience do you have in this field? 4. Do you have experience with home birth/ c-section/ natural birth etc. (insert your particular desire here)? 5. What do you offer in terms of pre/post visits, questions, etc.?
It is important to note that a doula provides physical and emotional support, but any medical advice is out of the scope of practice for a doula.
Mimi is a DONA International certified birth and postpartum doula with a passion for working with all parts of the Jewish community. For more information, email Mimi at mimiwilhelm@gmail.com.
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