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I plan to give birth in a hospital. The only key points on my birth plan is to try my best not to get an epidural and hold off on pitocin, I do not want to give birth on my back I want to try multiple positions. I have tricare prime.

I plan to give birth in a hospital setting as this is my second pregnancy and my first birth had complications. I want to do an unmedicated birth and am looking for a Doula who can really support me through those contractions. While my husband will be with us, I want to ensure he is included 100% in the whole process. To me, birth is an experience for both partners and so I want to make sure he is included. I essentially want a third partner that can help guide him and teach him what I will need. I also would like a Doula that can teach me tips and tricks to help me with breast feeding. I could not produce with my first child due to stress levels and i am hoping I can breast feed this baby. I am knew to Doulas so budget I am unsure of and i want to see what my options are so I can discuss with my partner if a doula is 100% what we want. I am very aware that i am the one giving birth and not my partner but he and i make all decisions together. He is extremely supportive of my decisions but I always choose to discuss big options with him. My doula will have to be able to handle a stubborn woman who is sweet but when in pain sounds mean. I can be bossy so I need a doula with a backbone that is willing to put me back in the right mindset. I am a free spirit and need someone that can match my energy and is not scared to be my voice as sometimes I do forget to use it, especially in medical facilities. I do not know what a doula costs so I do not know how to budget for a doula and so I am hoping to see what is out there and go from there. I only speak English and since this is not my first rodeo with a baby, I do not need anything above assisting me through labor and the breastfeeding. Thank you soooo much!