I'm due to give birth to my third baby in less than a week.
I was excited to have a doula be apart of my third birthing experience. But I'm down to the wire and have yet to even have a birth meeting with her. I have been trying for about a month and a half. She doesn't return my calls even when she is a no-show to a birth meeting. Last we spoke I asked her if she still wanted to continue, etc. she said yes. I also told her I was worried about getting a hold of her when I do go into labor and she reassured me.
My midwife who is super busy gave me her cell number on Thursday because she was out of town over the weekend. I heard thru my chiropractor that my doula was going out of town and she never called to even tell me. My chiropractor also said she had a back up doula for me just in case but I can't even get a hold of her to get the info! Two days ago I called her at 9am and asked her to please call me back today and I still have not heard back.
I'm disappointed and starting to stress about finding a replacement because she was charging me only $300. My twin sister is the only one I have to be with me (my husband will be with the kids) and it's a lot to ask of one person.
Does anyone know a doula student who would take $300? Or does anyone have a number to an instructor that I could ask if they have any students willing to take this on?
I appreciate any help ro advice!
Thank you,
Trish