Doula in NE Ohio (Westlake area)

[Momma2Kai]

Looking for a birth doula that will go to St. John's in Westlake for my (water) birth in late February.  

We are on a tight budget and while I have heard great things about Rae and Sunday, I just cannot afford them.

I am fine with a doula working toward certification, or one in training as long as they give me a good vibe.  

Does anyone have any recommendations?  

Also, what are "going rates" for doulas in training who are training under some of the "cream of the crop" doulas?

Thanks mamas!

[Kaitlyn811]

Hey mama! I'm having a water birth at St John in Dec/Jan! Ask your midwife for a list of Doulas..who is your midwife? (: She'll likely tell you they are expensive but it also doesn't hurt calling one of them and asking if they have any in training or work on a rate with them!

[Momma2Kai]

I am seeing Colleen Brezine.  Love her.  The only doula's name I was given by one of the other midwives was for Rae.  Who is great I'm sure, but I can't afford her.  I did end up finding one who was willing to drive a little out of her normal range for me!  We met and felt a good vibe...so we hired her.  She is Rachel from neartoyoudoula.com

[scsigrl]

Try doulamatch.net maybe?  I know there aren't many doulas practicing in the area lately it seems. 

[caroliene]

This is where we found our midwife and I saw that they have doulas too. You might try asking the people who own the website if they know of anyone, they helped me http://naturallyborn.net/