Did you know?
- There were roughly 10,700 births in Hartford County in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- There are increasing numbers of “multiple” births of twins and triplets with the modern increase in infertility treatments.
- More families are located geographically distant from their families of origin, who provided support for the new family in the past.
- Twenty percent of women suffer from some form of postpartum adjustment disorder, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and rarely, more severe psychotic reactions.
- Support decreases the likelihood of the development of postpartum adjustment difficulties, and lessens symptoms once they do emerge.
- Nontraditional families, including single moms by choice and gay and lesbian parents, may also experience postpartum adjustment difficulties.
How The MomSource helps…
The MomSource’s mission is to provide quality support planning, referrals, and products to mothers and families after the delivery of a new baby. We will help families identify their needs for support and connect them with sources of that support.
The MomSource is a company providing consultation and referral services to families after the delivery of new babies. When one or more babies are added to a family, parents face exponentially more demands.
Our in-home consultation will help identify support needed through the MomSource network of postpartum doulas, lactation consultants, meal providers, nutritionists, child development specialists, massage therapists, housekeepers, baby nurses, babysitters, yoga instructors, personal trainers, organizers and errand runners.
Remote support services are also available by appointment – email and phone.