Motherhood is a journey many dream about, yet nothing truly prepares you for the moment it becomes real. Whether you’re expecting your first or welcoming your fourth, becoming a mom is an incredible mix of excitement, joy, and uncertainty. From pregnancy cravings and emotional ups and downs to picking the perfect baby gear, it can all feel overwhelming. And once baby arrives, the questions only grow — Will you breastfeed or bottle-feed? Co-sleep or crib? Do you really need 37 onesies?
That’s why Fairfield County Mom has created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate pregnancy, infancy, and the postpartum stage. Our goal is to ease the stress and help you soak up the magic of this time — glowing belly, sleepy snuggles, and all. You’ve got this, and you’re definitely not alone.
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SOOO-Z DOULA
Sooo-z Doula, a certified birth doula CD(DONA), is ready to support you through your prenatal, labor, and birth journey and beyond! Her experience as a mother of three has given her the confidence and skills to get you through any situation and thrive. Her training and professional experiences with private clients throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties and patients at Danbury Hospital have immersed her in a variety of opportunities such as natural, multiples, VBACS, home birth, belly birth, hypno-baby techniques, comfort measures, and more. She also provides postpartum support and lactation counseling.
Receive a free 30-minute video consult with the mention of Fairfield County Mom.
NESTED PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY
Nested Perinatal Psychiatry specializes in maternal mental health care and offers medication management for preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women. The practice also has expertise in supporting families through infertility and pregnancy loss. Nested is passionate about providing personalized, supportive, and empowering maternal mental health care. The practice has recently joined several insurance networks and hopes to make specialized mental health care more accessible to women at all stages of their parenting journey.
CULTIVATED CARE
SILENT SLUMBER
Mention Fairfield County Mom and receive 20% off any custom sleep plan.
CATHY WALKER, IBCLC
QUIET LIGHT COUNSELING
THRIVE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS GROUP
RMA OF NEW YORK - WESTCHESTER
For over 20 years, RMA of New York – Westchester has been recognized as a global leader in reproductive medicine and distinguished for delivering top IVF success rates and pioneering research in the field. RMA of New York – Westchester’s team of fertility experts, led by Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Dr. Matthew Lederman, and Dr. Rachel Gerber, deliver high-quality fertility care. With three convenient office locations in White Plains, Poughkeepsie, and Mount Kisco, which includes the RMANY-Westchester IVF Laboratory, intended parents can achieve their family-building goals with world-renowned care locally. RMA of New York – Westchester offers a range of treatments that are personalized around your fertility and family-building goals, including fertility testing and diagnosis, IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing), LGBTQIA+ Family-Building, IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), Fertility Preservation (Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Freezing), Semen Analysis, and Wellness Services, such as mental health support and nutrition for fertility.
WELL SUPPORTED FAMILY BY NIGHTINGALES
Well Supported Family by Nightingales is dedicated to supporting new parents, providing valuable guidance and unwavering encouragement during the transformative journey of parenthood. Whether you have just learned of your pregnancy and you want to plan for postpartum or overnight care, or your little one is already eight weeks old and you need help establishing a routine, they’re there to help. Their team of Newborn Care Specialists, Postpartum Doulas, and RNs are available for overnight care, 24/7 live-in care, and daytime support. They also offer sleep training (for babies 5 months+) and nanny placements. They have experience working with a variety of family structures. Whether you are two moms, two dads, a single parent, or a family choosing surrogacy by choice or by circumstance, or if this is your first child or your tenth, they’re here to support you. Their tailored services are designed to align with your goals and family structure, ensuring that they meet your needs with utmost care and dedication. No matter who you are or how you got here, they are so excited to support YOUR distinctive family dynamic.
Receive $25 off online baby care classes {$149 value}.
OULA PROVIDED BY STAMFORD HEALTH
Founded in 2019, Oula is a maternity care practice that brings together midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators to provide collaborative, evidence-based care before, during, and after pregnancy. Patients are supported through preconception counseling, prenatal care, hospital delivery, postpartum care, and gynecology care, with access to virtual support and expert resources along the way. Oula places strong emphasis on respecting your preferences and shared decision-making, resulting in better clinical outcomes than the national average. They accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Oula has clinics in New York and now, Oula provided by Stamford Health in Norwalk, CT. Continued expansion is underway.
