EP46| Find the right Doula for your homebirth

<p>In this episode, we take a look at how you can find the right Doula for you to support you in your VBAC Homebirth journey.</p> <p>While Doula's can be an amazing support and member of your homebirth team, it's important to under why you want to have a doula at your homebirth.&nbsp;</p> <p>When you work out why you would like a doula to support you in pregnancy and attend your birth you can start to look at and interview potential doulas who may be a good fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some things to consider when interviewing and meeting a potential doula:<br> * What experience do they have with VBAC?<br> * What experience do they have as a doula and in homebirth?<br> * Do they have recommendations from other mothers who have used their services previously? Have you connected with those mothers to find out how they were supportive? <br> * What do you see as the doula's role in your pregnancy and birth journey?<br> * What does the doula feel is their role?<br> * Personality and temperments<br> * How available can this doula be to you, and how much support do you need?</p> <p>Just some questions to consider when considering hiring a doula for your pregnancy and birth.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope that you enjoy this episode. &nbsp;Come over to Insta and tell me what are your experiences and thoughts!<br> <br> <strong>More from Ashley:</strong></p> <p><strong>Join me in a live </strong><a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/freebirth-workshop-2/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Workshop here!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Find out more on how I can support you + you can have me as your guide + biggest supporter - </strong><a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/services/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@ashleylwinning</strong></a><strong><br> Email: hello@themotherhoodcircle.com.au</strong></p> <p><strong>Ashley x</strong></