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Once you decide to hire a professional birth doula, you should interview prospective support persons carefully. Besides professional considerations, you will want to find out if the doula has values compatible with your own and personal qualities you desire. When choosing a labour assistant, answers to the following questions will help you find the right support person.The Doula’s BeliefsThe truly important questions reveal a doula’s philosophy. It is most essential for your own satisfaction that you find a doula who completely supports your goals and attitudes. The way she answers the following questions may give you a good idea of whether you and she will be compatible.
Practical QuestionsAnother group of questions involve practical details. Once you have found a couple of doulas who fit with your opinions, practical details will help you narrow down the choice even further. Or you may wish to ask these questions early in a phone interview, so you don’t waste your time listening to the philosophy of doulas who will be out of town around you due date.
Protect YourselfFinally, you should ask some questions about credentials. It is unfortunate, but true, that there will always be people who try to take advantage of others. At this time in your life you are especially vulnerable, and need to ask some hard questions and be prepared to do a little homework to protect yourself.
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