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What is the first initial consultation like?

I want to get to know my potential clients; and more importantly give you a chance to get to know me! 

This is essential.

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That is why I offer everyone a 60 minute consultation absolutely free.

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Consultations take place in a local coffee shop where you and your partner can kick back and have a casual conversation with me over coffee or tea.

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Since a doula-client relationship is a partnership, it is important that I get to know you as much as it is that you get to know me. I will ask you questions such as, “What kind of a birth do you want?” and “What made you decide to look into doulas?”  These questions are so that I can get an idea about what support you are looking for and if/how I can fill that role.

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To have the most effective consultation, come prepared to talk about anything that you read and thought was cool, classes that you have taken, or even just things that you heard from your sister that scared you a bit.

These are all things that will give me some insight into what it will be like to work with you.

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Consultations are also a great time to ask questions! Ask me about passions.  Ask me about my role at a birth.  Ask me any question that you think would give you the information that you need to decide if I would be a good fit for your family.  I included a list of common questions below just in case you need some inspiration, but you are absolutely not limited to these!

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After some time chatting, if you are interested and think that I would be a good fit, then we can pull out the contract and go over any questions that you may have about it.  You can sign with us right then and there, or take all of the information home with you and think about it for a few days.

 

This is a big decision and we absolutely understand if you need to mull it over.

Questions to ask the Doula:

Questions to ask yourself:

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  • How do you support women and their partners during labor?

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  • How do you support women before and after childbirth?

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  • What experience do you have? Do you have experience related to my specific circumstances (as in a VBAC, twins, etc)?​

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  • How do you handle it if things do not go to plan?

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  • What kind of breastfeeding support can you provide?

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  • Tell me about your own childbirth

  • Do I feel at ease around this doula?

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  • Are they knowledgeable?

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  • Do I like their personality?

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  • Do they communicate well? Listen?  Support my choices?

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