Questions to Ask your NYC Doula

So, you are expecting and have decided to hire a doula - congratulations! One of the great things about raising a family in the tri-state area is that there is a thriving NYC doula scene. Baby Caravan is so honored to play a part in helping families get support for this special time and hope that you will contact us to help connect you with a great birth worker. Because there are so many great NYC doulas, you may find it hard to narrow your search. T

o make things easier for you we have put together a list of questions to ask both potential birth doulas and postpartum. All you have to do is print it off and schedule your interviews. 

Good luck! 

Hire a NYC Doula: Questions to Ask

Birth Doulas

Continuous birth support plays a huge role in the satisfaction of the birth experience for both birthing parents and their partners. Because you will be spending so much personal and intimate time with the one you select, it is good to be as thorough as possible when interviewing. Our list of interview questions for NYC doulas is helpful because there are some unique factors to birthing in this part of the country and a few specific questions you may want to ask of birth workers who support families here. 

Ready to get started on your search? Contact us to get connected with great NYC doulas now. 

• How long have you been a doula and what brought you to birth work? 
• Can you paint a picture of what it looks like to work together? 
• Do you have any particular strengths you bring to your doula work? 
• Do you have a birth philosophy, and if so can you tell me more about it? 
• What is your training and professional background? 
• What do you cover during the prenatal + postpartum visits? 
• How do you support / work with partners through the birth experience? 
• What work is in person and what is virtual? 

• What are your personal COVID precautions?
• How will you be arriving to my birth? 
• What birth locations have you spent the most time at? 

• What can you tell me about my birth location? 
• Do you have a backup mode of transportation?
• Are you available outside of our prenatal visits to chat or text? 

Postpartum Doulas

Yes, having a new baby in the home can be a bit overwhelming (understatement). At the very least you will have a lot of extra things to tend to during the day, all while recovering from birth and dealing with sleep deprivation. Postpartum doula support goes a long way in helping you ease into your new life and make it a more enjoyable transition for the entire family. 

There is a big variety in the types of services and backgrounds of postpartum doulas. Here are some questions to make your search and interview process less complicated. 

• How do you support families as a postpartum doula?
• What are your hours? Are you available for evening support or overnight care of my infant? 
• Do you provide lactation support? 
• Are there services or tasks that you don’t offer? 
• Can you help with my other children?
• Can you help me care for my pet? 
• Are you available for virtual support? If so, how does it work? 
• What certifications do you have? 
• What backup plans do you have for medical emergencies or transportation issues?
• What Covid precautions have you been taking and what precautions do you take while you are with clients? 

Contact us here for personalized support in finding the right doula for your family. 

More resources to support your pregnancy journey:

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