Auckland doulas
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Topic: Auckland doulas
Posted By: Treen
Subject: Auckland doulas
Date Posted: 27 October 2009 at 2:56pm
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I can't seem to find many... only 2. One at $980 plus $100 odd for an initial consultation and the other at $1250 – $1500.
Is that the going rate? It seems quite steep. On another website it said that in the states and UK etc, doulas charge approximately $500 but here in NZ, they generally charge $30 – $50 an hour which seems way more reasonable to me. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 2:57pm
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The doula whom I used three-and-a-half years ago is unfortunately no longer doing birth support, but she charged on a sliding scale, and we paid $400, which included a pre-birth "getting to know you" visit, attendance/support at the birth, and one post-birth visit. |
Posted By: first
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 4:48pm
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Wow I had no idea they were they expensive. Here was me thinking next time I'd get one but not at that cost. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 7:25pm
Thanks Katherine, that sounds far more reasonable. Just wish I could find a doula at this price. Not sure why I can only find 2 on google.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 9:18pm
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Have you tried Sam at Joyful Childbirth? She also works as a pregnancy massage therapist and is a wonderful, down to earth woman - I think her website is "http://www.joyfulchildbirth.co.nz" - www.joyfulchildbirth.co.nz As you have mentioned the fees are not cheap, but I do think you would be getting your value for money. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 9:31pm
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Ouch! Can I ask why you are interested in having a doula?? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:32am
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Maybe ask your MW? She might have a list of them? Or may know where to find them. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:37am
I will be splurging regardless of the cost, though would like to think its a bit less than that
I cant speak for Treen, but my reason for having one next time is really to help my labour at home for as long as possible and to help avoid a C-section. DH was good at helping to relieve discomfort but crap at helping me focus and not get wound up. I ended up forgetting to breath through contractions and tensing up. Hopefully having someone there to take that responsibililty will help the next birth be a calmer experience. ETA Treen where will you be birthing? My antenatal teacher may be able to give some names, I can ask her for you???? -------------   
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 10:34am
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HippyMama – yeah, she's the one who's $1250 – $1500. I'm sure she's great but considering I'm already paying about $1000 for a private room at Birthcare (which I'd prefer), I'm struggling to justify the cost.
Flissty – I'm quite a highly strung person and massage and alternative medicines are the best things to keep me relatively calm. I hope to have a drug free birth and DH will probably not be attending the birth, either. Mel – I'm birthing at Auckland Hospital. That would be great if you could ask her!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 2:20pm
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Fair enough! The other thing that sprung to mind was a CBE student - they have to attend a certain # of births and they can be great - you should get to meet them before hand and talk about what you need from them. Mine was happy to be as involved as I wanted. In the end I had lots of medical people in so she just observed for her own sake (and backed me up when the reg was telling me my breathing pattern was stupid). ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 2:24pm
You'll have to excuse my ignorance but what's a CBE student?  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 2:26pm
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child birth educator. They do a 2 year training programme to be able to teach the antenatal classes and have to attend x # of births. They're usually mums who've had kids. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 2:40pm
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Ouch, that is spendy. Next time I'm planning on roping in a couple of close friends who've been there and know what I want
Damn on a Facebook group I belong to there was a girl who's a student doula and she posted a link to a doula website but do you think I can find it? ------------- 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 3:01pm
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Yeah there was a student doula who posted on here a while back too....
I will flick my CBE (now you know what it means LOL) and see if she knows of anyone, oh where abouts in AKL are you? Oh, are you birthing at the hospital or heading to birthcare first and then the hospital if needed?? You can pm this to me btw Oh and great idea flissty, I know someone through parents centre who has just started her CBE training.. might have to have a word with her if my CBE isnt available to be my doula.-------------
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 3:15pm
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http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27545&KW=doula - Here is a recent post by a doula out west. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 5:04pm
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Thanks guys! I PMed the doula out West so hopefully she gets in touch.
Weegee – damn! I hate it when that happens. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 5:33pm
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I've posted in the group to ask them to post the link again
You might need to post in that thread as she might not come on here very often to check PMs etc but might have it set up so that she gets emailed when the thread gets replied to iygwim? -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:49pm
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Cool, thanks weegee. xx ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:37pm
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My CBE at the Parent centre attended the births of some of the woman in my c.grp and they found her great. I don't think she charged. PM me if you want any more details ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: mybeautiful3
Date Posted: 09 November 2009 at 10:48pm
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Hi there,
Just thought I'd add my details - as there were some queries about me further up the in the posts - currently studying with Childbirth International to gain my Doula certification. Would be more than happy to answer any of your questions or give you further info on the benefits of having a Doula during your pg,birth & postpartum. ------------- Just  my job as a Birth Doula!
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