I had Lasairfhiona (beithgrove) come be my unofficial doula. She was great. I'm sorry that you are in a position where you don't know anyone and can't hire someone. My sister-in-law (Amy) said her doula made all the difference in the world for her (giving birth in Kentucky). But if you want to be solitary, that's a valid choice, too. I was just terrified of being left alone.

I don't know anything about the Bradley Method. I take it that's the class you are taking? Both Joel and Dru lent Jay copies of a book called "The Birth Partner" which, as is pretty obvious from the title, doesn't limit the "birth partner" to husbands only. It might irk you less.