by owner | Jun 2, 2017 | Blog
3 Helpful Tips for First Mothers Many first time mothers spend time researching about their pregnancy and much thought into what the new baby will be like – and for good reason! It is exciting to be pregnant and to imagine who your new little person will be. Often,...
by owner | May 22, 2017 | Blog
Doula History: Origins, Culture, and Postpartum Rituals The word “Doula” is a Greek word that literally means “female slave for the child-bearing woman.” Today the word has come to mean “One who mothers the mother.” A pregnant woman will be given excellent prenatal...
by owner | Mar 10, 2017 | Blog
4 Benefits of Hiring an Overnight Postpartum Doula Uninterrupted sleep One of the biggest contributors to a new mom feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and unhappy is the lack of restful sleep. When you don’t sleep a minimum of four hours straight, it is impossible to feel...
by owner | Mar 10, 2017 | Blog
New Mothers With Asperger’s Syndrome – What to Expect What A Normal Postpartum Looks Like? MothersCare Doula Services of CT was given the privilege of being referred to a new mom who has Asperger’s Syndrome. We’ve been learning what the needs of a new mom...
by owner | Mar 10, 2017 | Blog
Should You Hire a Labor Doula? What do the studies show? When continuous labor support was provided by a doula, women experienced a: 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin 28% decrease in the risk of C-section 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth...
