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[quote=Anonymous]Hi all, first pregnancy here. I'm considering hiring a doula, but I'm not sure I need one based on the reasons why I though I'd hire one initially. My biggest concern once I get to "almost" delivery time, is anxiety around when to go to the hospital. I personally think I'll feel really anxious around deciding when to go in, etc, and I thought that having a doula would be a way to have an informed opinion and even in-home assistance before I actually am admitted to the hospital. My husband of course will be around as well, but since he's not exactly a professional in this stuff, I thought it may help to have an outside perspective of the doula if I end up laboring at home for a little while before going into Sibley.

Second, my doctor doesn't work weekends, and if birth happens on a weekend, it will be another doctor.

I recognize Sibley doesn't allow doulas in person at this time but I thought the emotional support beforehand and during (even if it's just virtual) may be helpful.

I think I see a doula as a security blanket for some of my anxiety, but I also plan to get an epidural, and don't plan to have a natural birth or anything like that. We can afford one, but I also am not convinced I need to based on these concerns.

I don't want to hire them if it seems like I'll be able to figure this stuff out on my own, and I recognize this post may sound naive, but I think since I'm a little nervous about experiencing some of this for the first time, I'm not sure what to do. Are doctors/nurses super helpful once you're in the hospital? How will you decide when to arrive?

Thank you![/quote]

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