Hi there
We've been thinking about all of this too! I'm keen on the doula option as a) its cheaper b) she'll help with everything at home - the baby, getting supper on, shopping, light cleaning and tidying up, change the sheets, walk the dog etc, send you to bed to sleep (I like the sound of that bit)!
I found a couple of contacts on the doula uk website doula.org.uk I met with one lady this week who I really liked. She's in her late 50's and has been looking after babies and toddlers for most of her life. She has all the first aid / breast feeding / post natal depression - how to spot it etc training courses and her references were lovely. She was more expensive than I was expecting at £16 per hour, but flexible on how often she would work etc. I'm due at the end of October and she is already booked for most mornings. We're thinking about doing five afternoons for the first week and then go down to three. The only thing I'm worried about is that I'm not great at having help at home - I always want to tidy up first, and feel quite uncomfortable / incredibly quility. Does that sound silly?
Does anyone know how much maternity nurses are? Do they take over a bit?
How exciting that we're making these plans! It's one of the most frustrating things about TTC - not being able to plan!!!
Love, Harris xxx
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