Calling all Doulas / Potential Doulas

**Tracie** · 05-07-2006 12:21

Hi there

Just wondering if there are any:-

Doulas or
Ladies thinking about becoming Doulas

here in Brisbane, who might like to get together and have a cup of coffee and a bikkie sometime!?

I would really love to start up a regular get together for Doulas to talk about Doula-stuff and just to build up a little circle of support.

Would love to hear from anyone who might be interested.......

**~Emmylou~** · 05-07-2006 12:55

Hi Tracie

I'm thinking about starting the training while I'm maternity leave with this bub, I have a year off work so hopefully I can manage it.

Would love to get together with others in Bris, count me in. Am especially interested in hearing how others with little ones (my two will be one and three by the time I'm finished) manage in this role with being on call 24/7 - this is my big hurdle with it as I don't have family here to help us out.

Anyway I'm rambling LOL.

**Supermum** · 05-07-2006 13:18

Count me in Tracie and what a fabulous idea. I am attending my first birth later in the year and would love to meet up regularly with like-minded folk.

**luckymama** · 05-07-2006 14:13

darn it, it sounds like a great idea, but i am in sydney

oh well...

**kadownie** · 07-07-2006 11:28

Count me in- that sounds great!! I think it would be wonderful to meet other doulas and doulas to be (like me). When were you thinking of getting together? Does everyone else have children?

**Tracie** · 07-07-2006 14:06

Ok...sounds like we have a little group.....best organise something?

Happy to volunteer my place ..... is there a good, bad or better time for everyone?

**kadownie** · 07-07-2006 14:57

we can fit in with most times- though Wednesday is always out! I have an amazing mothers group that I go to every fortnight, and Uni in the evenings this semester!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

**Sylas' mum** · 11-07-2006 16:58

Hello Tracie,

I myself was researching doula training about 6 years ago, but at the time it was really quite unheard of here in Australia. I am now in the process of readying myself for further study at uni, ultimately to study midwifery. Having recently moved from Victoria to Brisbane, my social network is still in it's "development stage", and so I would love the chance to have a coffee and chat with like minded women.

I am also planning a second pregnancy and so the timing to meet experienced and trainee doulas would be perfect......a connection with one special doula is sure to be made.

I am quite flexible with days/times. I am child-free Wed-Fri (9am-2pm). Other days are fine too, but would have to bring along my 4 year old muchkin. Nights are fine too.....especially if they involve a glass of wine. (only exception....I'm in Melbourne 28-31st July)

Please keep me informed as to the details of the meeting place, dates, times etc. My mobile number is 0414 981 597 or just send a pm if you prefer.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Lisa

**Tracie** · 11-07-2006 20:33

Hi Lisa, - would be just lovely to have you along!

What do you think everyone ....

How about next Thursday morning 9.30ish?

Bring all your beautiful bubbas - I will have one (the other will be at Pre-School)
so they can all roll around on the floor together or run around the back-yard.

Is that OK?

Tracie

**Sylas' mum** · 11-07-2006 23:19

Hi Tracie,

Next Thursday sounds good to me. Do you want to send a pm with address details?

I've just arrived home from a Birth Rites support meeting, and feel really ready to face what the future holds. There were 5 student midwives, which made for interesting discussion too.

Anyway, now off to bed.....absolutely exhausted.

Bye

Lisa