Recommendations from Clients and Doctors

I highly recommend Lois. Her services were professional and extremely caring at a very critical time of our lives-the birth of a new baby. M. Wolf, Annapolis, MD

Lois was helpful, caring and very professional- she knew what was needed to be done and stepped right in to do it. I used another doula service besides Lois and was NOT impressed with their service. Lois was just what we needed to get back on our feet. Would recommend to friends. A. Cauthen-Zach, Baltimore, MD

Lois was exceptional at anticipating our needs, individually and as a family. S. Williams, Great Falls, VA

Lois seems to have a knack for calming crying babies and sensing what they need to become calm and comfortable. She has a good knowledge of infant care and was wonderfully responsive in discussing questions and techniques involving their care. I can't recommend Lois more highly. She will be an invaluable help to anyone who hires her. T. Sakamoto, Santa Monica, CA

Having a new baby is such an overwhelming experience. Having such wonderful help that is tailor made to my unique needs as a new mother helped me give my best to my children. I don't know how I would've managed the first weeks without it. S.Ramakumar, Baltimore, MD

Lois was extremely helpful in showing me how to breastfeed twins simultaneously. J. White, Bethesda, MD

Helpful and supportive, very sweet with the baby and our dogs, also very flexible with the hours and days she came, and with helping me solve problems. T. Terry, Beltsville, MD

This is a great service and a Godsend! I would recommend your service highly to any of my friends. I hope more people find out about doulas. K. Danielsen-Lang, Washington, DC

Thank you for your wonderful help and support. My daughter is wonderfully relaxed with her babies and I know it is in no small part due to your help. I wish we could afford to keep you for the next year! You've really eased her transition into motherhood. K. Sheridan, Bethesda, MD

Lois has definitely helped make my postpartum weeks a much easier and more manageable experience. N. Gabai-Botero, Washington, DC

Lois, it was a pleasure having you work for us. H. Rubin, Baltimore, MD

Lois gave me the skills, knowledge and reassurance we needed to successfully breastfeed twins. M. Ash, Gaithersburg, MD

We had a great experience with Lois. We continue to use her even though our daughters (twins) are 9 ½ months. We highly recommend them. K Denny, Gaithersburg, MD

Lois was a warm and supportive presence in our home during a chaotic time. She helped me cope with the postpartum exhaustion and gave me confidence in taking care of my son. We were resistant to introducing the bottle early, because we had been told a nipple/bottle might confuse the baby and make him less likely to breastfeed, but Lois was correct in telling us to introduce it in the 2nd and 3rd weeks.
E. Kennedy, Washington, DC

Lois, you exceeded my expectations! If it was not for your assistance, I probably would have given up breastfeeding by the 3 rd day. With your help and support, breastfeeding has become a successful and rewarding experience. It is due to your help in this area that my son is thriving. Your assistance around the house always amazed me. You often knew what I wanted or needed before I did. And when I ran out of things I needed you to do, you always took the initiative to do extra tasks around the house making my life with a newborn easier. I cannot thank you enough for all your help! I will call you again when we have our next baby. Thank You! S. Kurtz, Herndon, VA

Skills are excellent, good start for breastfeeding. S. Yutzy, Baltimore, MD

Lois took excellent care of my newborn baby and 2 year old son. D. Greenberg, Baltimore, MD

Thank you for your help during my first postpartum weeks. It truly was a lifesaver. You are very knowledgeable and helpful with the children. Camby, Fairfax Station, VA

You were great with the twins! Thank you! L. Hooks, Germantown, MD

After meeting Lois and having her look after our baby for several hours while I remained in the house, I felt comfortable leaving the baby with her. I was assured that our child was in good hands.
J. Arnold, Los Angeles, CA

Lois proved trustworthy and competent, and my children enjoyed her company. J. Patlin, Los Angeles, CA

I wanted to send you a letter thanking you for being my Doula and to let you know how much of a blessing you were to me. You were a wealth of information and help. I never realized how much help you would be until you showed up. If we ever are blessed in the future with another child, I assure you that you will be hearing from us to make sure that you are available to be our Doula.   Samira F., MD

Lois Ecker was our live-in, 24-hour baby nurse for five weeks. Ms. Ecker is a great baby nurse and I recommend her highly. I have found two of my permanent nannies through Love ‘N Care. The new nanny is wonderful and further cements my confidence in Ms. Ecker's judgment. Alex O, Washington, DC

Thanks for all your help and support. We will always appreciate your guidance. Jennifer M., St. Michaels, MD