Antepartum Doula Services
What is an Antepartum Doula?
Antepartum doulas are a newer kind of doula, specializing 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.
Antepartum doulas aren’t just for women on bed rest, however. First time mother’s and teenage mother’s may want an antepartum doula to help support them through the difficult emotional challenges. Women who have many children and need extra support may hire an antepartum doula, as may a mother who experiences severe morning sickness.
The Antepartum Doula Package
Free in-home consultation where we get to know each other, discuss your needs and how I can assist you.
4 home visits 2 hours each visit which may also include cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, assistance setting up the babies room and assistance with older children (not childcare, parent must be present)
Assistance researching your condition (if one exists), including possible treatment options and alternative medicine treatments, so you can be actively involved in making medical decisions with your provider.
Emotional support We will discuss your pregnancy, your home life, frustrations you’re experiencing. We’ll talk about how to make the best of bed rest and coping skills.
*NEW* Online Client Portal Everything you need at your finger tips to prepare you with information about my services, pregnancy, common labor room interventions and how to prevent them, understanding contractions, dilation and effacement, sample birth plans, tips for writing an effective birth plan and SO MUCH MORE!
Access to my lending library. Over 30 Books, Videos, DVD’s & CD’s to prepare you for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
Provide resources to local support groups, classes, health care providers, breastfeeding and others.
Phone, text & email support during business hours (9am-9pm)
Discuss your birthing options and your hopes, dreams, fears and desires.
Baby wearing advice, assistance and support, if desired. I support the development of the emotional bond between parents and infants, babywearing is the best way to keep your babe close to build that bond.
1 appointment with your care provider (or ultrasound, childbirth class, etc) to provide you additional support
Insurance billing assistance. I will provide you with all the necessary forms to bill your insurance for hiring professional labor support. I cannot, however, guarantee that your insurance provider will cover my services or what amount they’ll cover; Please contact your insurance company for that information.
Investment For Basic Package: $550.00
Package Add-ons
Gift Registry Assistance we meet at the store of your choice to make sure you have everything you need. If you’re on strict bed rest, or hospitalized we will utilize the internet to begin the process. Includes one trip to store of choice. $75.00 1st store visit, $35.00 each additional visit.
Additional Home Visits 2 hours each visit which may also include cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, assistance setting up the babies room and assistance with older children (not childcare, parent must be present) $55.00 each visit
Appointment with your care provider (or ultrasound, childbirth class, etc) to provide you additional support. $55.00 each visit
Labor & Birth Support during labor I will join you and your partner to provide physical and emotional support. I will remain with you through the birth of your baby and provide immediate postpartum and breastfeeding support. $400.00
