Yes!
I'm a single lady so I absolutely hired a doula for my birth! Unlike many of the women on the UC board to have the optional help from a partner I used her to get me glasses of water, massage my back during labor and labored mostly with my arms wrapped around her waist on the toilet. She helped clean things up for me, get a bowl for the placenta, and keep my family in check. Beyond that, when I went to the hospital for some stitches for my three second degree tears she went with me, helped me fill out the paperwork, called my family to check on the baby at home for me and held my hand during the procedure. When I had complications at the hospital, she advocated for my desire to breastfeed, and got the lactation consultant to pump me while I was in the ICU and that I was an organ donor if I didn't make it out of surgery.
I had a range of experiences, a flawless home uc with a healthy babe. A hospital transfer. And a major complication. All of which, were made easier by having had a doula.
I should mention, it was very hard to find someone to doula because I was having a UC. The idea terrified a many people and I had to be very clear that I was not looking for a medical professional, just a doula to do what doula's do. If you think that you might benefit from one that I suggest that you find someone you like or maybe another UC mom to support you during labor.
I agree with PP that it can be hard to find someone to be willing to work with a UCer but when you do find the one, she will be perfect.
