Twenty Other Questions to Ask a Doula:

1.    What are your fees and do you accept barter?
2.    How many prenatal visits are included in the fee?
3.    When will you join us for the birth?
4.    How long after the birth will you remain with us?
5.    What happens if you need to leave the birth?
6.    What if you miss the birth?  Will part or all of my payment be refunded?
7.    How many postpartum visits will you give?
8.    Do you have a back up?
9.    Do you have children and if so, do you have an on-call childcare provider?
10.    Do you have credentials and with what organization?
11.    Do you have a religious persuasion?
12.    What will you do while at my birth?
13.    What are some examples of things that you cannot do at the birth?
14.    Are you medically trained?
15.    What is your relationship with the hospital staff?
16.    Do you consider yourself part of the obstetric team?
17.    What were your births like?
18.    Are you trained in breast feeding support?
19.    Can you offer me supplemental childbirth education if I need it?
20.    Do you offer photographic services before, during, or after the birth?