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Thirty years ago, as I hung out my first shingle, I was told there are three qualities a parent looks for in choosing a doctor for their baby:
www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T110204.asp
Upside: Good detailed advice on choosing a pediatrician
Downside: Site will ask you to sign up for newsletter which you can decline
Choosing an OB/GYN is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your life. This is the person who will be responsible for bringing your future son or daughter into the world and helping to ...
www.ehow.com/how_2080930_choose-obgyn.html
Upside: Quick helpful tips and advice on choosing an OBGYN
Downside: Many ads; unclear source of advice
The word doula is a Greek word that means women’s servant. Women have been serving other women in childbirth for centuries and have proven that this support from another woman has positive effects on ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/havingadoula.html
Upside: Very good overview on choosing to have doula help with pregnancy and childbirth; very good additional resources
Downside: None
www.americanpregnancy.org/members/doulas
Upside: Tool to find a local doula
Downside: No additional information on the page
What's a doula? What are the advantages to having a doula? What's it like to have a doula assist you in labor? How do I find a doula?
www.babycenter.com/0_doulas-should-you-hire-a-labor-coach_480.bc
Upside: Detailed article on considering to have a doula assist with your pregnancy and birth
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Everything you want to know about doulas and how they can help you! Find thousands of doulas, childbirth educators and more, at the click of a mouse!
Upside: Very good resource to find a doula and learn more about them too
Downside: None
and Positive Birth with the Help of a Professional Childbirth Assistant Take Control of Your Childbirth Experience New moms are spreading the word to pregnant women just like you: Doulas make ...
www.amazon.com/Doula-Advantage-Empowered-Professional-Childbirth/dp/0761500588
Upside: Site selling book on using a doula for your pregnancy with mostly positive reviews
Downside: None
Educating yourself about childbirth so you're able to make informed decisions is a great way to increase your chances for a smooth labor. But you can't possibly learn everything you might need to ...
babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=716
Upside: Detailed article on choosing a doula to assist with your birth
Downside: Lots of scrolling with ads in between
Several reasons parents hire birth doulas today include a desire for more support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Medical Benefits of Hiring a Doula
birthing-options.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_reasons_to_hire_a_doula
Upside: Article with ideas and tips on hiring a doula to assist with your pregnancy and delivery; link to help find a doula
Downside: None
For centuries, women had their babies with the help and support of a midwife and the women’s friends, family, and neighbors. Some of the friends worked with the midwife and helped keep the laboring ...
www.realsavvymoms.com/pregnancy/article.php?article=426&category2=7
Upside: Advice and video on choosing a doula for pregnancy and childbirth
Downside: None