Antepartum Doula

You can hire a labor doula if you want support during childbirth.

You can hire a postpartum doula when you need support adjusting to being at home with baby.

But what if you need help before the baby’s arrived, during pregnancy? What if you’re on bed rest, or you’re experiencing a difficult pregnancy and need extra support?

Antepartum Doulas specialize in supporting women going through a high-risk or difficult pregnancy. They support their clients in a number of ways. If a woman is on bed rest, an antepartum doula can help much like a postpartum doula helps a new mother – cooking meals, light housework, helping the mother organize things for the new baby, and, most importantly, providing emotional and informational support.

Who Needs an Antepartum Doula?

An antepartum doula can help to gather information about support groups for a high risk pregnancy and/or bedresting women, giving her the comfort that she is not alone.  An antepartum doula can act as a ‘sounding board’ for concerns and fears about the pregnancy.  Antepartum Doulas aren’t just for women on bed rest, however.  Consider having a doula at your side, even for a short while.

Others who may benefit from an antepartum doula:

  • Teen moms
  • Single moms
  • Wives of deployed military men
  • Moms feeling unsure, anxious or just have a lot of questions
  • If you want a doula to attend your prenatal appointments and discuss them with you afterwards
  • If you feel you didn’t get enough time with your OB doctor during your appointment
  • If you have a lot of questions about your upcoming birth that were not covered in a traditional childbirth class

Scheduling & Rates
$20 per hour (two hour minimum)
Please see info on insurance reimbursement for this service.

Insurance Reimbursement

Insurance Reimbursement