Doula in a private hospital

**MyBabyBells** · 20-03-2012 19:45

Just wondering if doulas are allowed to assist with births in a private hospital?
I'm hoping to attempt a vbac and thought one would be invaluable to me.
The hospital is sjog Murdoch in Perth.
Thanks

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**CitrusRain** · 20-03-2012 20:30

Bump!

Pretty sure it's fine but I'll double check with a doula friend tomorrow if no one else can tell you.

**MyBabyBells** · 21-03-2012 10:39

Thanks

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**Bubbles10** · 21-03-2012 10:42

I would be really concerned about going to a place that didn't want doulas or private midwives.

**MyBabyBells** · 21-03-2012 11:50

It probably isn't an issue but I haven't come across someone at my hospital thats had a doula so thought i'd ask

I'm seeing my OB next Thursday so can ask him directly then.

**CitrusRain** · 21-03-2012 11:53

Checked with Doula and she regularly attends births at private hospitals.

**MyBabyBells** · 21-03-2012 15:31

Thanks for that nat, good to hear

**SugarSkull** · 21-03-2012 15:54

I had a doula at a private hospital. My OB tried to talk me out of it because "there would be midwives to take care of" me but I told her that I was having a doula whether she liked it or not. It was the best decision I ever made.

**elleandsam** · 21-03-2012 16:13

I had a doula at my private hospital birth and it was great. My midwife, doula and OB worked really well as a team to give me the birth I wanted. I'd do it again in a heartbeat... But I don't want to bring home another baby