MothersCare Doula Services, LLC has been serving CT Families since 1993. We offer both labor and postpartum doulas.A labor doula provides on-going support for the laboring couple. She has been trained in the process of labor as well as comfort techniques that help the woman manage her labor for a positive, happy outcome. Studies have shown that women that have labor support during their labor have shorter labors, less C-Sect., less drugs and other interventions and a higher satisfaction with their delivery experience.Postpartum doulas support moms at home by providing current information on both newborns and breastfeeding as well as practical help new moms need such as sibling care, meals, laundry for the whole family, light housekeeping, shopping and errands. Women who are allowed to rest during their postpartum have a faster postpartum recovery rate, greater breastfeeding success, and less postpartum depression.Specialties: Postpartum SupportLabor SupportBreastfeeding Assistance/CLC ServicesNursing SupportPractical household help including: cooking, shopping, laundry (for whole household), light housekeeping, sibling careOvernight servicesOn-Call labor babysitting
Listed skills include Wellness, Public Speaking, Natural Childbirth, Labor Support, and 23 others.