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Having a Doula: Is a Doula for Me?
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
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Upside: Very good overview on choosing to have doula help with pregnancy and childbirth; very good additional resources
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Why Hire a Doula? For a Better Birth Experience!
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
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Upside: Detailed article on choosing a doula to assist with your birth
Downside: Lots of scrolling with ads in between
Top Reasons to Hire a Doula: Why Parents Hire Birth Doulas Today
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
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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
Doulas
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
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Upside: Advice and video on choosing a doula for pregnancy and childbirth
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Choosing a Pregnancy Practitioner
Pregnancy kicks off a new chapter in your life, and one of the most important newcomers you'll meet during those nine months -- besides your baby, of course -- is your doctor or midwife.
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51637
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Upside: Detailed article on choosing a practitioner
Downside: Lots of scrolling
How a postpartum doula can help
What is a postpartum doula, and should I consider hiring one? How do I find a postpartum doula? What is a postpartum doula, and should I consider hiring one? Some people hire a private labor coach, ...
www.babycenter.com/0_how-a-postpartum-doula-can-help_1199772.bc
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Upside: Short article with information on having a post-partum doula
Downside: Busy page
Doulas: Professional Labor Support
Doula is the Greek word for woman servant. Today it has come to mean a woman who specializes in helping families through the childbearing year. I thought that I would take this time to introduce you ...
pregnancy.about.com/cs/doulas/a/doulas.htm
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Upside: Good overview of the role of doulas with pregnancy and birth
Downside: Cluttered page
Choosing a Prenatal Practitioner
One of the most important and often delayed decisions associated with pregnancy is the choice of a prenatal practitioner. With the option of choosing a gynaecologist, a family physician or a midwife, ...
www.womens-health.co.uk/practitioner.html
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Upside: Very good overview of the different practitioners available to help you during pregnancy and childbirth
Downside: Several ads
Midwives
Congratulations, you're pregnant! Let the decision-making begin. Choosing a health care provider to care for you and your baby during your pregnancy is one of the biggest decisions you'll make.
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/midwives.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with very good article on understanding and choosing a midwife for your pregnancy and childbirth
Downside: Expect some scrolling
How to Choose a Pediatrician
As a general pediatrician, I frequently speak with both current and expecting parents about choosing a pediatrician.
library.adoption.com/Health/How-to-Choose-a-Pediatrician/article/2625/1.html
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Upside: Detailed advice with many questions to ask
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