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[quote=Anonymous]I was skeptical about the benefits of a doula since she will have to provide virtual support. But her advice and time has already been useful.

My husband and I are first time parents with no experience with childbirth. My husband did not feel confident in his ability to support me at the hospital and I was having a lot of anxiety about everything being so unfamiliar.

Our doula met with us once in person (outdoors and 6+ft apart) last week and we are meeting again next week. She is answering a lot of my questions and reducing my anxiety. My husband is feeling more confident and comfortable.

It also gives me peace of mind to know that if my husband tests positive for Covid when we get to the hospital, I have another support person I can call.

I'm an anxious person who feels better when I have strategies ahead of time and an idea of what I'm walking into. I'm not comfortable showing up at the hospital without a game plan for a few different scenarios. My doula is helping with that.

I'm glad we decided to spend the money.[/quote]

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