Services
we offer
Our doulas provide research-based information on topics including, but not limited to:
- Healthy pregnancy
- Fetal development
- What to expect during labor and delivery, such as comfort techniques, labor pain management, and interventions
- Prenatal and postnatal bonding
- Infant care
- Family planning
- Breastfeeding
Community-based doulas screen participants for prenatal and postpartum depression, provide links with community resources, and promote continued education.
This service is often provided as an addition to home visiting services through Healthy Families Illinois or Parents As Teachers.
Who is Eligible?
- Pregnant individuals under the age of 21
- Must reside in Lake County, IL
We serve the communities of Gurnee, North Chicago, Waukegan, and Zion.
