Antepartum Support

What is an antepartum doula?

An antepartum doula provides physical and emotional support to the mother-to-be who experiences medical or psychological issues anytime during the pregnancy.

An excellent time to consider antepartum services are when pregnant people are experiencing:

psychological issues
physical issues
multiples
medical bedrest

Antepartum doula care can help in the following ways:

Help with reducing mood disorders
Preparing meals
childcare coordination
Light housekeeping
Errands
Nursery set-up
Birth prep (packing hospital bag, home birth set-up)

We understand that choosing a doula is a very personal decision. We are happy to offer you a free, in person, consultation so you can decide if Great Lakes Doulas is the right fit for you.

Antepartum Package

Antepartum Package includes:

one prenatal visit
unlimited phone, text, and e-mail support
guidance, physical, emotional, and practical support during the home visits including big kid support, chore maintenance, and food prep.

The hours you need are up to you!
Recommended hours:

15- about 3 visits (5 hours each)
30- about 6 visits
45- about 9 visits

Scheduling and length of visit are always a conversation between family and doula.
Cost begins at $110 and rises by $25-35/hour depending on doula.

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