New to Memphis and need to find a doula!

[ChitownKaren]

My husband just got a job in Memphis so we will be moving from Chicago - huge change for us! I will be joining him mid-August. I am pregnant with our 2nd and due Oct. 22nd. I had a doula for our first and absolutely loved the experience (I think my husband loved it more than I did!). I had an OB and delivered in the hospital. Both were very accepting of my views and with having a doula present. I was positive for Group B Strep for my first pregnancy so I will need to have antibiotics during labor.

I have read quite a few threads and it sounds like hospitals in Memphis are very against doulas and midwives (my hospital in Chicago has a midwife group for those hesitant to deliver at home). Does anyone have referrals or suggestions in finding a doula? Also, does anyone know of hospitals that are open to having a doula present? 

The doula practice we used in Chicago has a service where someone can watch older children while the parents are in labor. Does anyone know how to find this service? I am really concerned because we won't know anyone in the area and will need someone to watch our 2 year old during labor. The closest family we have is 12 hours away. 

I appreciate any help/advise I can receive from other mothers.

thank you!

karen

[birthpartner]

Try the DONA website's Directory www.dona.org  or Doula Match  www.doulamatch.net.   I'm a doula in NC which is a little out of my travel zone or I would help you. Good luck and Congrats!

[ChitownKaren]

Thank you so much! Once word got out that we were moving, family all of a sudden decided to visit. Though I love having family around, it was at a most inopportune time. I just now had the first opportunity to look up the sites you mentioned and have found very helpful information. Thanks again!

-karen

[Jyotsna]

Karen, please look me up..

[Acoontz]

Hey Karen,
My name's Amy and I am Doula here in Memphis. If you haven't found one yet I'd love to get together and talk! You can email me [e-mail]. I look forward to hearing from you!