The Hard Stuff: For When Things Don’t Go As Planned
When things don’t go as planned, you may need more than medical care—you may need someone steady in your corner: a compassionate guide, an advocate, and a partner in decision-making. Whether the challenge is medical, emotional, or both, it’s normal to want extra support.
In addition to our core services, we offer dedicated packages to support families experiencing a pregnancy or postpartum that require a different kind of care.
We offer one-time meetings as well as several Handle With Care Packages which include:
Unlimited Text & Email support
Twice-monthly Video conference meetings with your dedicated doula
Optional in-person support, if desired
Your Questions,
Answered
What types of situations might be good for these services?
There are many reasons that a pregnancy can be a heavier or more challenging time.
Maternal Pre-existing Health Condition
Maternal Pregnancy condition such as cholestasis, gestational diabetes
Anxiety/Depression (chronic or antepartum)
Past Birth Trauma
VBAC/VBA2C
A medical diagnosis for baby
Pregnancy complications such as IGUR, umbilical or placental issues
Pregnancy after loss
Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Fetus incompatible with life
Loss Resources
If you are experiencing a loss, or are supporting someone through a loss, the below resources may be helpful to you.
Share International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support has a variety of resources on their website, and also offers a weekly Zoom meeting.
St Luke’s offers a Pregnancy Loss group that meets monthly on the second Monday at 6:30 at Anderson Campus. This calendar lists all of the events happening at St Luke’s, so you’ll want to look for the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group on the schedule.
Postpartum Support International offers a variety of support for families dealing with loss and grief.