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The Incredible Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact
Congratulations on your new arrival! As you embark on this exciting journey of motherhood, you might be discovering just how important those first moments with your baby are. One practice…
How to Make New Mom Friends in Charlotte
Are you a new mom in Charlotte, North Carolina and looking to connect with other moms? Perhaps you’re new to the area or you’ve been here your whole life but…
Expecting Twins in Charlotte? Consider Hiring an Overnight Doula
If you’re pregnant with twins, hiring an overnight doula can be
Need to Hire a Postpartum Doula in Charlotte?
Recently moved to Charlotte and don’t have any family nearby? You might be wondering if you need postpartum support. Many new residents in Charlotte find themselves in this situation, and…
What is Carrot Fertility and How Can It Help with Postpartum Support?
Hey there, Charlotte NC parents! We know many of you are curious about insurance options for doula services or how you might get reimbursed for postpartum care. While a lot…
What does a postpartum doula really do?
What is a postpartum doula? A postpartum doula is a woman who cares for the mother and her family after the birth of a new baby. She is a wise…
Babywearing is not a fad
Babywearing is not just a trendy natural mamma fad. It is physiologically important for the health and well-being of the mother-baby pair, particularly in early postpartum. Most of us have…
Postpartum Bleeding
How much bleeding postpartum is normal? Vaginal bleeding after delivery is a normal and natural process. It is part of your body healing and returning to homeostasis after having your…
Keep Your Cloth Diapers Sparkling White
Many mothers are drawn to the idea of cloth diapers until they think of washing them. How would you possibly keep cloth diapers white and get all of those stains…
Why won’t my baby sleep and what can I do!?
Motherhood comes with so much joy and so little sleep. It can feel like your newborn never sleeps. So why does baby wake up so often? Is it normal? Yes,…
Elimination Communication
What is Elimination Communication (EC)? Elimination communication is a practice where a caregiver watches for an infant to signal the need to pee or poop and holds the baby over…