What is a doula and how can I get one in Hartford?

What is a doula and how can I get one in Hartford?

Birth workers are spread across Connecticut, and few doula services are centralized in Hartford. However, there are coalitions and organizations that connect people, ease the costs and offer referral processes who want these services. Doulas are trained professionals — or caregivers — who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational non-medical support to a person who will get pregnant, is pregnant or just gave birth. Studies show do…