Episode 96: The Due Date Dilemma
Doulas of the Roundtable · Doulas of the Roundtable
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Show Notes
One of the most common questions amongst labor doulas surrounds due dates.
Should I take two clients due on the same date? What is the optimal spacing between clients? Is it better to take clients due further apart or closer together?
The truth is, there's no straightforward answer to these common questions. Experience tells us that EDD is just a number on a calendar and that clients may deliver weeks before or after their given date.
One thing is for certain, working with a backup doula is essential.
Join us as we discuss the many factors to consider surrounding the due date dilemma.