Birth Doulas
Antepartum Doulas
Many women, for many reasons, such as a multiple pregnancy, preterm labor,high risk, complicated pregnancy, or other health concerns find themselves on "house arrest" before their given due date. This can be an extremely upsetting and stressful time for the pregnant woman and her household; she may be feeling useless or helpless or bored (or a combination of these) and her family may have no idea or the time to help.
Our antepartum doulas, not only keep the pregnant partner company and her spirits up, simple household chores and errands get done, older siblings are looked after and disruption to everyday life is kept at a minimum.
Antepartum doula services can include childbirth education instruction, assistance with daily life as needed through a bedresting pregnancy, help with community referrals to local, state, and national support, and educational support. Each antepartum client's care plan depends on the pregnancy and particulars are discussed during initial assessment. Our Postpartum Doulas also provide antepartum care.
Many of our Birthing Gently postpartum and some of our birth doulas do provide Antepartum care.
Many women, for many reasons, such as a multiple pregnancy, preterm labor,high risk, complicated pregnancy, or other health concerns find themselves on "house arrest" before their given due date. This can be an extremely upsetting and stressful time for the pregnant woman and her household; she may be feeling useless or helpless or bored (or a combination of these) and her family may have no idea or the time to help.
Our antepartum doulas, not only keep the pregnant partner company and her spirits up, simple household chores and errands get done, older siblings are looked after and disruption to everyday life is kept at a minimum.
Antepartum doula services can include childbirth education instruction, assistance with daily life as needed through a bedresting pregnancy, help with community referrals to local, state, and national support, and educational support. Each antepartum client's care plan depends on the pregnancy and particulars are discussed during initial assessment. Our Postpartum Doulas also provide antepartum care.
Many of our Birthing Gently postpartum and some of our birth doulas do provide Antepartum care.