Women who are high risk pregnant (on or off bed rest) and who cannot meet their household needs can benefit greatly from the support of the antepartum doula.  Similar to the postpartum doula, antepartum doula performs non-medical tasks around the house (light house cleaning, grocery shopping, running errands, preparing meals), logistical preparation for baby's arrival, and providing physical and emotional support to the mom, assisting her in her goal of having a safe pregnancy that comes as close to full term as possible.