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Pros and cons of being a doula



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amother


 

Post Tue, Feb 10 2015, 10:24 pm
Im thinking about becoming one. I have young kids and could potentially become pregnant which is one of my concerns about being a doula. Im worried about the "on call" aspect.

Also, currently all the training courses are run over shabbos. I live oot and there are no other frum doulas around.

Any advice?
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amother


 

Post Tue, Feb 10 2015, 10:39 pm
Looong unpredictable hours which means needing a sitter at the drop of the hat. Low pay for the amount of hours put in. Rewarding work. Physically demanding.
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esmom




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Feb 10 2015, 11:30 pm
My doula charges $500 that is amazing pay considering sometimes a woman is in labor for a very short time
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Miri7




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 11 2015, 12:17 am
Doulas spend more time with their clients than just the birth (at least the ones I know do). I think they typically meet with the parents three times then attend the birth.

And I think they charge around $1k and take two women with due dates each month.
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