Doula Interview Questions
First baby • Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington) • Checklist + notes
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1) Getting to Know You
“We’re having our first baby, so we’d love to hear a little about you.”
2) Your Experience at Virginia Hospital Center
“We’ll be delivering at VHC, so we’re curious about your experience there.”
3) How You Work With First-Time Parents
“We’re excited, but also a little nervous since this is all new to us.”
4) Your Birth Philosophy
“We’re hoping for a calm, supportive hospital birth.”
5) Supporting Both of Us
“We really want this to feel like something we’re doing together.”
6) Labor Support & Comfort
“We’d love to know what you actually do during labor.”
7) TENS Unit
“We’re interested in using a TENS unit for pain management.”
8) If Things Don’t Go as Planned
“We know first births can be unpredictable.”
9) After the Baby Is Born
“We want support in those first important moments.”
10) Availability & Backup
“We want to make sure we’re covered.”
11) Fit & Logistics
“We’re really trying to find the right match.”
12) Fees & Contract
“Let’s talk logistics.”
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“Is there anything you think first-time parents often overlook that you’d recommend we plan for?”
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