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Homebirth Labor Doula Support 101

By Kaitlyn Foster | November 25, 2024

If you’re planning a homebirth, you may want to consider hiring a labor doula who specializes in homebirths.

Prenatal Yoga Class for Expectant Moms

Prenatal Yoga Options in Charlotte, NC for Expecting Moms

By Kaitlyn Foster | November 9, 2024

Looking for a fun way to connect with other expecting mothers, stay active, and feel amazing during your pregnancy? Prenatal yoga is the perfect solution! Charlotte, NC offers fantastic prenatal…

c-section expectations of a new mother

C-Section Expectations: The First Week Home

By Kaitlyn Foster | November 6, 2024

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already checked out C-Section Expectations: The First 48 Hours, and now you’re ready to learn what to expect as you settle in at…

C-section recovery room with mom and newborn

C-Section Expectations: The First 48 Hours

By Kaitlyn Foster | October 14, 2024

Hey there, mama! If you’re reading this, you might be preparing for a C-section or have just welcomed your little one into the world by C-section. The first 48 hours…

Padsicles for Postpartum Recovery

DIY Witch Hazel Padsicles for Postpartum Recovery

By Kaitlyn Foster | October 5, 2024

Coming home from the hospital and managing postpartum discomfort after a vaginal birth can feel overwhelming, but there’s a simple solution that can offer much-needed relief—padsicles! These soothing, cooling pads…

Visitors in early postpartum

How to Handle Visitors and Expectations Postpartum

By Kaitlyn Foster | October 2, 2024

Coming home from the hospital with your new little one can be accompanied by SO many feelings: excitement, anxiety, overwhelm, and more. Bringing a new baby home changes your entire…

skin to skin

The Incredible Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact

By Kaitlyn Foster | September 20, 2024

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…

A newborn baby, wrapped in a blanket, latches onto their mother's breast for the first time. The intimate moment highlights the initial bonding and breastfeeding experience between mother and child.

Postpartum Bleeding

By Kaitlyn Foster | December 30, 2022

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…