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Questions for Prospective Doulas

__What training have you had? Are you certified? (You may want to verify this with the appropriate organization.)

__Tell us about your experience with birth, both personally and as a doula.

__What specific services do you provide?

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

__Which care providers have you worked with? Where have you attended births?

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

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

__Do you work with one or more backup doulas (for times when you are not available)? May we meet them?

__What is your fee? Is any part of your fee refundable if you do not attend the birth?

__Please provide us with a list of previous client references.