Questions to Ask a Doula

What training have you had?

Tell me about your experience with birth, personally and as a doula.

What is your philosophy about birth and supporting women and their partners through labor? 

May we meet to discuss our birth plan and the role you will play supporting me through birth?

May we call you with questions or concerns before and after the birth?

When do you try to join women in labor? Do you come to our home or meet us at the hospital?

Do you meet with us after the birth to review the labor and answer questions?

Do you work with one or more back up doulas for times when you are not available?

May we meet them?

What are your fees and refund policy?