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Welcome

 

Welcome to MotherCare London, a supportive service that provides in-home post-partum consultation, education, resources and counselling to new and experienced mothers. Whether you are a first time mother, or welcoming a new addition to your family, services are tailored to support and respect your unique needs. MotherCare London services are confidential, non-judgmental, designed to meet your scheduling needs, culturally sensitive and GLB positive.
 

The Importance of Post-Partum Support
 

Recent research has clearly shown just how important it is to appropriately meet a baby’s physical, emotional and psychological needs during the first months and years of life. This time in a child’s life has long-term benefits for pre-school years, later childhood, and beyond. Reseach has also shown that in the early stages of parenting, appropriate resources, knowledge and support for mothers and families are essential to help babies thrive developmentally.
 

However, for many mothers and families, support can often be outside of their community, or unavailable in the way mothers require. This creates a shortage of skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate help at a time when it is most needed. And, with the time involved in getting a mother and baby ready to go out, some mothers feel unsure of how to get the help they need. Therefore, in-home support is ideal.

 

Services Offered

 

Consultation

  • issues related to adjustment
  • post-partum depression
  • self-care
  • time management
  • creating a support network

Education

  • attachment parenting
  • developmental needs of infant
  • meeting the needs of older siblings

Resources

  • available community supports
  • attachment parenting information package

Counselling

  • changes in daily/family life and relationship with spouse
  • maintaining balance and a sense of self
  • opportunity to discuss birth experience
  • thoughts and feelings related to new adjustment
  • coping with frequent crying and sleeplessness