Taken from this article online .
- Know how a doula can benefit you & your partner in pregnancy & in the birth of your child.
- Learn the common misconceptions.
- Contact the Certifying Organizations of Doulas. Childbirth International, for instance. Dona is one of the most popular though.
- Search the internet, as most doulas are NOT listed in the Yellow Pages.
- Contact your local La Leche League chapter.
- Ask your care provider. Most have a list of local doulas.
- At the interview, ask lots of questions & don't hold back.
- Make sure your personalities mesh well together, as she will be involved in one of the most intimate environments ever.
- Make sure you know her philosophies & biases. This DOES matter.
Kelly K, CD (CBI)