Mother's Care Doula Services, Inc. — Local services in Miami Gardens

I cannot say enough about Mother's Care but specifically Lisi Grullon. Lisi was and has continued to be a tremendous support system for me and my family before, during, and after my daughter's birth.

I was set on having an unmedicated birth, but as it was my first child, I wanted to be in a hospital setting. It was very challenging to find a doula who would totally support both of those things. Luckily, my yoga instructor recommended Mother's Care and specifically, Lisi. Upon meeting Lisi virtually, I absolutely knew she was the right fit for me and my family. She was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and warm. Plus, she wholeheartedly supported my vision for my baby's birth.

During pregnancy, Lisi provided me with an abundance of resources and information whenever I had a question or was curious about a topic. If I ever had a moment where I needed anything, she was available to me and quick to respond. I felt as prepared as I could feel leading up to my daughter's birth because of Lisi. We had two in person meetings and two virtual meetings before our birth. Each meeting was informative and I felt as though we were creating a great foundation as the "birth team" (me, hubby, doula).

When people ask about my labor and my daughter's birth, I refer to it as my "dream birth." Truly, it was a beautiful and amazing experience, but I could not have done it without Lisi. Words cannot even express how thankful and glad I am to have had her with me during my labor. Lisi provided me with necessary comfort measures such as counter pressure, essential oils, massage, and words of encouragement. She was a calming presence every step of the way. I very vividly remember when she walked into the hospital room, I breathed a sigh of relief, like "thank god! she's here!" because she was that much of a calming, reassuring force. Lisi was very big on following my lead and respecting my birth plan, but she also emphasized the difference between going through something extremely tiresome or challenging and suffering. She encouraged me to listen to my body and if I felt as though I was suffering then we should consider changing the birth plan. Due to her abundance of knowledge, her warmth, and her emotional support, I achieved my goal of giving birth to my daughter unmedicated. Lisi was able to help me get into positions that would encourage my daughter to drop lower and move into the correct positions. Additionally, Lisi talked me through the contractions and constantly provided those comfort measures. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this woman is! She is an incredible doula.

After my daughter's birth, Lisi continued to be extremely involved. A breastfeeding session was included with her services and that ended up being extremely necessary and helpful in order to get my daughter to latch correctly and jump into the breastfeeding experience successfully. Lisi always made me feel comfortable, supported, and ensured that all of my questions were answered before she left.

My daughter is now 8 months old, but Lisi is still connected to our family and checking in. She still responds to my questions and concerns and always provides me with research based information. She is someone I truly trust and respect. She has been one of my biggest supporters throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. Without a doubt, I would hire Lisi again as my doula if I were to have a...

Words fail to encompass the level of support, love, and dedication that Lisi brought into our lives during one of the most special and intimate times we have experienced as a family. From the first moment we met her, she emanated a motherly warmth that enveloped us with comfort and trust; it was as if we had known her for a lifetime. Lisi is more than a doula; she is a beacon of passion, providing a level of care that goes far and beyond what one would expect. Her knowledge is boundless and she approached every question we had — no matter how small or big — with a depth of understanding that only comes from a true expert in her field. Her detailed answers not only allayed our fears but educated us, empowering us to make informed decisions every step of the way. In the labor room, Lisi was our rock, our constant, offering her hand to hold, words of encouragement to uplift, and techniques to facilitate a smoother labor process. Her presence was like a soothing balm, guiding us calmly and steadfastly through each contraction, each breath, until our beautiful baby girl entered the world in the most wonderful, safe, and loving environment that she helped create. Her reliability is unmatched, always available to assist, to guide, and to support. Lisi has the remarkable gift of making you feel like you are the only family she is attending to, giving her undivided attention, her unwavering dedication, and her deepest care and concern at every juncture. As we held our baby girl in our arms, we couldn't imagine having embarked on this incredible journey without Lisi by our side. To every family yearning for a birth experience filled with love, knowledge, and a sense of empowerment, we cannot recommend Lisi highly enough. She is more than a doula; she is a guardian angel for new life, guiding you with gentle hands and a warm heart through the most beautiful journey of bringing a new soul into the world. Lisi, thank you for making our birth experience not just incredible, but perfect. You have our highest recommendation and our deepest respect...

We had such a wonderful experience with Mother's Care Doula Services! In preparing for the birth of our second child, we knew we wanted more support during the birth and after. Natalie Grillo was my designated birth doula and was a great educator and always available to answer my questions. I knew I wanted a hospital birth and epidural and she was not judgmental at all. Due to the baby coming slightly earlier than expected, Michelle was the doula that was actually able to attend the birth. She was so supportive and thoughtful and was a great advocate for what I wanted. My OB even commented at my 6 week visit that Michelle was an excellent doula and was very balanced between respectful of the hospital & doctors, while also supporting me.

Afterwards, we were able to use a postpartum doula. We worked with Alexis and she is AMAZING. She became part of Lucas' extended family - insurance was able to cover most of the services and so we were lucky enough to have her services a few nights a week from Jan - March. Getting some chunks of uninterrupted sleep + having someone to talk to at night really helped me survive those early weeks and gave me the mental bandwidth to deal with other issues (like my son's dairy allergy & reflux) that allowed us to stay exclusively breastfeeding going on 3 months now, which I had not had the bandwidth to deal with with my first son where I did not have this support! Really can't say enough good things...