How to choose the best service provider for you
1. How many years have you been practicing as a Childbirth/Parenting class provider?
2. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have? (If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
3. What is the duration of your classes?
4. How much does your classes cost?
5. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
6. What topics will your class cover?
7. Do you accept insurance?
Here are a few suggestions, as recommended by DONA international position paper: "The Birth Doula’s role in maternity care", on what questions to ask during the hiring process.
1. What training have you had? ( If Doula is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
2. Tell me about your experience with birth, personally and as a Doula
3. What is your philosophy about birth and supporting women and their partners through labor?
4. May we meet to discuss our birth plans and the role you will play in supporting me through birth?
5. May we call you with questions or concerns before and after the birth?
6. When do you try to join women in labor? Do you come to our home or meet us at the hospital?
7. Do you meet us after the birth to review the labor and answer the questions?
8. Do you work with one or more backup doulas for times when you are not available?
9. May we meet them?
10. What are your fees and refund policies?
Here are a few suggestions, as recommended by DONA international position paper: The Postpartum Doula’s role in maternity care, on what questions to ask during the hiring process.
1. What training have you had? ( If Doula is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
2. Have you had a criminal background check, a recent TB test and current CPR certification?
3. Tell me/us about your experience as a postpartum doula.
4. What is your philosophy about parenting and supporting women and their families during postpartum?
5. May I/we meet to discuss my/our postpartum needs and the role you will play in supporting me/us in the postpartum period?
6. May I/we call you with postpartum questions or concerns before the birth?
7. When do your services begin after birth?
8. What is your experience in breastfeeding support?
9. Do you work with one or more backup doulas for times when you are not available? May I/we meet them?
10. What are your fees and refund policies?
Here are a few suggestions, as recommended by DONA international position paper: The Postpartum Doula’s role in maternity care, on what questions to ask during the hiring process.
1. What training have you had? ( If Doula is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
2. Have you had a criminal background check, a recent TB test and current CPR certification?
3. Tell me/us about your experience as a postpartum doula.
4. What is your philosophy about parenting and supporting women and their families during postpartum?
5. May I/we meet to discuss my/our postpartum needs and the role you will play in supporting me/us in the postpartum period?
6. May I/we call you with postpartum questions or concerns before the birth?
7. When do your services begin after birth?
8. What is your experience in breastfeeding support?
9. Do you work with one or more backup doulas for times when you are not available? May I/we meet them?
10. What are your fees and refund policies?
1. How many years have you been practicing as an IBCLC? ( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
2. What is your philosophy of care?
3. What are your thoughts on the use of formula?
4. What are your thoughts on the use of pacifiers?
5. How long is a consultation with you? A follow-up visit?
6. Where will you see me? In my home? At your office?
7. What does each visit include?
8. How much is an initial visit with you? Is any of this covered by insurance?
9. What resources or teaching materials will you provide me at our visit?
10. Do you offer support groups or follow-up support?
11. Do you offer any classes or support groups to help me navigate different breastfeeding milestones such as returning to work, offering solids, or biting?
12. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
1. How many years have you been serving new moms?
2. What type of food certifications do you have?
3. How do you take care of food safety?
4. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
1. How many years have you been practicing as a pre/postnatal Exercise Trainer?
2. What education (certifications/degrees) do you have for pre & postnatal exercises? ( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
3. What is your training personality like?
4. How much is the cost of your classes/training?
5. How should I monitor my progress?
6. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
7. What all safety precautions should I take before/after I start my exercises?
1. What is your background?
2. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have? ( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
3. How many years have you been practicing as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant?
4. How much support is included?
5. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
6. Do you accept insurance?
1. How many years have you been serving new moms?
2. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have? ( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
3. What is your treatment like?
4. How should I monitor my progress?
5. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
6. Do you accept insurance?
7. What all safety precautions should I take?
1. How many years have you been practicing as a pre/postnatal Chiropractor?
2. Are there any risks I should be aware of?
3. How often do I need to be treated?
4. How will it help me?
5. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have? ( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
6. What is the duration of your classes?
7. How much is the cost of your classes?
8. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
9. Do you accept insurance?
1. How many years have you been practicing as a Craniosacral therapist?
2. Are there any risks I should be aware of?
3. How will it help me/ my child?
4. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have?( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
5. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
6. Do you accept insurance?
1. How many years have you been practicing as a Massage therapist?
2. What type of education (certifications/degrees) do you have?( If provider is certified, you might consider checking with the organization)
3. Are there any risks I should be aware of?
4. How much is the cost of your massages?
5. Do you have any testimonials or references you are willing to share with me?
6. Do you accept insurance?
