pregnant or postpartum in charlotte?

Portrait of Kaitlyn Foster, founder of Queen City Doulas, smiling broadly against a brick wall background, wearing a white tank top and a floral cardigan.

a personal welcome from our founder, kaitlyn

Hello and welcome to Charlotte’s vibrant birth and parenting community! I’m so excited you’re here. Charlotte isn’t just a great place to raise a family—it’s a community rich with resources that cater to every stage from pregnancy to early parenting. On this page, I’ve shared some of my personal favorites.

When my husband and I moved here in 2021 with our newborn, just two weeks old, I was in your shoes—eager to discover the best our city had to offer. It was during those early days, as I navigated our new life here, that I truly found my village. I fell in love with Charlotte, and I’m confident you will too.

As you explore and settle in, I hope you find your own village here. And remember, if there’s something you need and can’t find it on this list, just drop me an email. I’d love to help steer you in the right direction!

Kaitlyn

Birth Support

Homebirth Midwife and Community

Sarah Eiley is a home birth midwife in the Charlotte area. She hosts a variety of women's events from group prenatals to stone soup women's circle.

Sarah Eiley is a mama to four Wild Things, ages 16, 14, 12 and 9, a community herbalist, and autonomous midwife in North Carolina. Having spent many years as a grassroots birth rights activist and professional doula and then traditional midwifery apprentice. Her practice as a birth worker is an alchemy of art, science, and soul, informed by intuition and the guidance of wise elders. She is a web-weaver of community and has spent the last two decades holding space for women to connect and gather in sacred circles. If you are looking for a home birth community in the Charlotte area, you should attend one of Sarah’s gatherings.

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primary care

Atrium Health Levine Children's Perspective Pediatrics

Novant Health Pediatrics Mint Hill

Novant Health Matthews Children's Clinic

Petite Pediatric Care (Membership-Based Direct Care)

Bodywork

Prenatal, Postpartum, Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Prenatal and Postpartum Massage

Nutrition

Books

Local Food & Farmers Markets

Milk Way Farm located in Starr, SC provides fresh local pasteurized and raw milk to the greater Charlotte area. They have in-person pick up spots in Fort Mill, Gafney, Greenville, and Spartanburg. It is not only convenient but feels great to buy dairy directly from a local farmer.

If you can't make it to one of their pickups you can buy their milk at The Peach Stand, a local market that has local produce, dairy, eggs, meat and a bakery.

There are many wonderful Farmers Markets in the greater Charlotte area.

The largest market with the most variety is the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market at 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. The vendors have a great selection of local eggs, honey, meat, and seasonal veggies.

Another slightly smaller market is the Matthews Farmers Market at 188 N Trade St. Matthews, NC 28105. They are open Saturdays year-round rain or shine.

Education

Postpartum and Early Parenting

Breastfeeding Resources

One of our very own doulas Suzanne Wentworth is an expert in breastfeeding support and offers in-home breastfeeding consultations. She has helped countless women breastfeed even after having an unsuccessful attempt at breastfeeding in the past. Her background as a mother-baby nurse, master’s in public health, and experience allow her to help you establish a feeding plan tailored specifically to the needs of your family. Book a breastfeeding consultation with her today!

Kelly Mom has a wide variety of articles and helpful information on breastfeeding, pumping and common newborn health questions.

La Leche League International provides peer support for women who want ot breastfeed their babies and has local in person support groups. If you would like the number of a La Leche League support group leader in Charlotte send us an email and we will provide you with a contact based on where you live in Charlotte.

Childbirth Classes

Hypnobirthing is an excellent method of childbirth preparation and is excellent preparation for an unmedicated natural home birth. The class gives you the tools you need to make your dream birth a reality. Rebecca Duerr is a Charlotte local and offers either in person or on Zoom classes.

Julia Pelly is a local Charlotte birth doula and teaches an in-person class for childbirth preparation using the Bradley Method. The class is geared towards women planning an unmedicated birth in a hospital setting or at home. The class also provides good breastfeeding education.

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pregnant or postpartum in charlotte?

a personal welcome from our founder, kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

Birth Support

primary care

Bodywork

Nutrition

Education

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Olivia Meredith

McKenzie Simpson

Suzanne Wentworth

Kaitlyn Foster