I'm an RN who has had plenty of experience in post-partum, L&D recovery, nursery, and in the wellness area in general, (plus other nursing experience.) I am curious to see a surge (can I use that word?) in the use of doulas in our area. Women want to choose a wise support person, my words, who will be certain to attend their birth. The numbers say that there's a huge cost savings when a doula is used. Of course there may be self selection, in that women who want a doula aren't looking for a scheduled C-section, for example. What is your experience with doulas? Are they generally very competent and helpful to both staff and their patient? Do you think it's a good idea, overall, for women to have a doula?
