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Hospital birth Strong understanding of autism, willing to listen to mother’s needs and use alternative communication where necessary. Budget flexible.

I am currently expecting my fourth and final baby, and this pregnancy carries a lot of meaning for me after my last birth experience. My previous delivery was traumatic. I experienced PROM at 32 weeks and was admitted to the hospital until delivery. At 33 weeks and 5 days, I had an emergency C-section due to a cord prolapse. My first two births were uncomplicated vaginal deliveries, and I am hoping to attempt a VBAC with this baby. During this pregnancy, I have also faced some unexpected changes. My original provider’s practice closed unexpectedly, which meant losing the care team and birth plan I had prepared for. This has added some fear and uncertainty that I am still working through. I recently transferred care to the UK Midwives in Lexington, Kentucky, and while the transition has gone well, I still feel a bit uneasy after touring the UK Labor & Delivery unit. Because of my previous experience, it is especially important to me that this birth feels calm, healing, and empowering, where I feel informed, supported, and not caught off guard by what is happening. My ideal birth environment would include laboring in water or using labor tubs if available, low lighting, soft music, minimal interventions unless medically necessary, and delayed cord clamping if possible with dad able to cut the cord. As this will be my final baby, I would love to have birth and immediate postpartum photography so I can look back on this moment and remember closing this chapter of my life in a meaningful way. Ideally, I am hoping to find a birth doula who is experienced with herbal or natural support techniques, and who can help create a calm environment during labor. I would also love someone who can help guide my partner on ways to support me during labor. He is very present and wants to help, but sometimes feels unsure of what to do, and I know he would appreciate that guidance as well. I would also love a doula who is comfortable advocating when needed and providing hands-on labor relief techniques for pain management during labor. While I fully support medical students and understand they have to learn somewhere, due to previous birth trauma I am still working through, I would prefer that students not perform procedures on me during labor, delivery, or postpartum care. Life at home can be quite busy and stressful. I have three children, two of whom are older and involved in school and sports in different counties, and I am also the primary caregiver for my disabled mother who has some mental health decline, as well as my older half brother who suffered a traumatic brain injury and has lived with me for the past five years. Because of these responsibilities, I do not often have much time for self-care, but I want to prepare meaningfully for this birth. Our hope is to find someone who can provide doula support and birth/postpartum photography, ideally at or under $2,000. This birth means a lot to me as a chance for healing and closure, and I would love to work with someone who can help create a supportive and calm environment as we welcome our final baby. Finding someone who understands the emotional side of birth after trauma and can help create a grounded, reassuring presence would mean so much to our family.

I plan to give birth in a hospital and due to some mental and physical health challenges I feel, from my research, that a doula would be the way to go. This is my first pregnancy and I don’t know what to expect. I’m not even sure where to start with budget. I’m on the lower income side so I’m not sure if I can even afford doula services. My ideal birth plan is to labor in a hospital, with as little pain as possible, however we need to make that happen. I have an extreme fear of childbirth.

Hello, my daughter is expecting for first time and is terrified of all entails, though very excited for baby. She's 12 weeks and has so much morning sickness. She's also not good with getting blood drawn gives her major anxiety. Last time they tried I hospital she was so freaked out she moved and it busted. She's wanting to have baby as naturally as possible. So I'm trying to help get information. I had 2 c sections but would love for her to have this kind of more peaceful experience. Do you accept sooner care or take monthly payments? Any information you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hospital birth but hopefully a positive experience, as natural as possible

I plan to give birth in a hospital. I anticipate the costs will be covered by insurance. I want an unmedicated birth.

I want to give birth hospital and Christian values doula.

I plan on giving birth at Bellevue Hospital. My budget is $1000. My birth plan is to have a natural birth and to avoid having a C section at all cost. I need a doula that is skilled at helping ease anxiety, compulsive thoughts with positive alternatives/coping methods.

I plan to give birth at providence hospital and also plan to use my insurance to cover the expenses. I would like for my birth to go as easy as possible.

I’m just getting started with a birth plan but I want to give birth in a hospital

I want some help prepare for childbirth delivery.

Hello. I am in need of a midwife or doula who can deliver my baby. I would love to have a home birth or a birthing facility that will allow me to move at my own pace. Please help me.

I am 6 weeks pregnant today after 1 confirmed miscarriage and 3 chemicals. I’d like someone who can advocate for my wants and needs for myself and my baby. I plan to deliver at corewell health Royal oak, but open to home birth as well. My birth plan is in the works, but I know I’d like as natural as possible

Troy Beaumont hospital I have insurance that covers doula blue cross complete To have epidural but to be vaginal

Hospital may be necessary as I have positive test results for lupus anticoagulants (a misnomer, not necessarily lupus, but my blood clots quicker than normal). Local doctor wants me to be on Lovenox from 8 weeks until delivery. I’m wondering if there is any other way that is proven safe for my condition. No idea about budget, but I have a faith-based medical bills-sharing program that will cover the cost. My birth plan would be to give birth in my home if possible, which is 1 mile from the hospital. But if that is not advisable, in the hospital, to have emergency care at hand if necessary, but I want as low-intervention and low medication as my condition will allow. I want to mantain as much autonomy in my birth experience as I possibly can, and I don’t want doctors or nurses intervening, demeaning, or guilting me into anything unless I decide I want that care. My birth experience would be quiet with my husband there, with a shower, walking, eating small snacks to keep strength up, drinking herbal teas and using natural herbs and supplements to make the birth easier. I would like a midwife or doula( not sure which I need) to be an advocate and offer support and peace of mind through the process. If there are complications within her expertise of care, like turning a baby, etc. I would prefer most of my care to come from a midwife/doula.

1. Hospital 2. I want everything covered through insurance if possible 3. Peaceful and fast

I plan to birth at a hospital. I don’t have a set budget. I don’t have one yet!

As a first time mom I'm looking for someone to help support and educate me in my first labour so that I can have the best birth experience possible. I'll be having a hospital birth and would love to try an unmedicated birth if possible.

Hello, I need some to advocate for me during the birthing process