[adoremybabe]

I am not pregnant at the moment but I would like to find out more about Doulas to know if I'd like one for my next child. How do I go about finding one?

 

[MothertheMother]

there are tons of resources. The most well known are www.cappa.net and www.dona.org (doula training/certifiying organizations) they have doula searches etc. If you can't find what you are looking for google "doula searches" and you will find plenty to search. Good luck!! Oh and www.alldoulas.com has a search, too

 

[MamaRabbit]

www.findadoula.com

 

[doulatara]

Ask your friends and family or that crunchy mom that you see at the grocery store! Usually OB"s and midwives are happy to recommend someone they have worked with and liked in the past. Ask your childbirth ed. teacher, or pregnancy massage therapists or prenatal yoga instructors- they are all involved in the birthing community so they usually not only know names of doulas, but they also have personal experience with them and can help steer you to someone who would be right for you!

 

[courtenay_e]

bellywomen.net, alace.org

Ask at the yoga studio, at the health food store, at the prenatal massage that you treat yourself to...

Also, look at all those websites that are listed, and read, read, read. There is tons of valuable information available on the sites. That'll really help you decide if having a doula attend your birth is what's right for you. There are so many benefits, if you find a doula that is a great fit. Good luck in your search!