pregnant or postpartum in charlotte?
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
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.
Monica Daar of Moonlit Photography is an excellent photographer for pregnancy, birth and newborn. She also is the artist behind the majority of the photos on the Queen City Doulas website. She is able to adapt to any situation making her the perfect person to capture the intimate magic of birth and postpartum.
primary care
Atrium Health Levine Children's Perspective Pediatrics is a well-known practice within the Atrium network.
Kaitlyn practices out of Novant Health Pediatrics Mint Hill and always welcomes Queen City Doulas families as patients.
Novant Health Matthews Children's Clinic is a trusted practice in Charlotte.
Dr. Namrata Pai Wheeler, MD offers direct care through Petite Pediatric Care.
Petite Pediatric Care is a membership-based DPC practice, prioritizing the doctor-patient relationship to provide high quality, efficient, personalized care to our patients.
Bodywork
Dr. Lauren Golden of Golden Family Chiropractic is a chiropractor who specializes in the care of pregnant and postpartum women as well as newborns. She is certified in the Webster technique.
13739 Steele Creek Rd #103, Charlotte, NC 28273 (get directions to golden family chiropractic)
Julie Cote with Flowing Circle Massage is an expert in massage that supports a women's body in the prenatal and postpartum period as well as supports fertility overall. Her office is located at Golden Family Chiropractic in Steele Creek, NC.
Nutrition
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Real
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
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
Mind Body Baby is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting early parenting. They provide many free resources and educational classes for families and host in-person support groups. Sign up for a group today!
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.
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.
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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.