RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Are we booked your due date or didn't quite fit your needs? Need a lactation consultant or other local resources? Below are trusted and experience resources, many of whom I've personally worked with and come highly recommended in our area - Emily
Abdominal belly binding postnatal care set (included with doula services)
https://ecopostnatalcare.com/eco-postnatal-care-set/
Authors we recommend
Belly binding (prenatal and postpartum) & baby wearing
https://cappa.net/2018/08/22/what-is-bengkung-belly-binding/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu27-QW8vb0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhprVZiSNE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn-x7X2ceb0
Birth centers & midwives of color
https://www.naturalbeginningsnc.com/
https://www.novanthealth.org/pf/providers/1366695496/locations
https://www.novanthealth.org/pf/providers/1437658473/locations
Caterer / private celebrity chef - for events or in home experiences
http://www.seasonedprovisions.com/
Chiropractors & infant adjustments
https://www.stuckychiropractic.com/child-chiropractic/5-signs-baby-might-need-adjustment/
Chiropractor in Charlotte - Dr. Scarnecchia
Classes- hypnobabies
https://www.hypnobabiesqc.com/
Co-sleeping
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/news-and-research
https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/
CPM (certified professional midwife), LM (licensed midwife), natural childbirth educator AAHCC, doula- Jen Kitchton
https://carolinawildflowerbirth.weebly.com
Dairy allergy nursing substitutions
https://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/food-sensitivity/
https://www.earthbalancenatural.com/spreads/soy-free-buttery-spread
https://daiyafoods.com
https://www.ripplefoods.com/original-plant-milk/
Doula for career women - Lindsay Michels
Doula highly experienced and natural minded- Helen Herzig
Happiest baby on the block - soothing baby
https://www.happiestbaby.com
Increasing milk supply
https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Mothers-Milk
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ mothers milk bars
Lactation consultant
https://www.milkedlactation.com/
Maternal support & Fetal positioning during labor
https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/maternal-positioning/
https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/baby-positions/posterior/
https://spinningbabies.com/start/in-labor/what-to-do-when-in-labor/
https://www.mybabysheartbeatbear.com/blogs/pregnancy/pregnancy-hack-1-belly-wrapping
Mommy & me yoga and massage -
https://www.belliesandbabiesnc.com/
MTHFR mutation supplement & information
https://www.amazon.com/stores/One+Elevated
https://www.familyeducation.com/pregnancy
NILMDTS photographer - Shelley Pack
http://www.blueridgenewborns.com/
Nursing issues- tongue & lip Ties & dental surgeon
Parenting & birthing Class - Liz Hudsen
https://www.hypnobabiesqc.com/
Pediatrics in Charlotte
http://www.northcharlottepeds.com/
https://livingwaterpediatrics.com/
Pelvic floor issues - Dr. Michelle Benoit makes house calls!
https://pelvicguru.com/professional/dr-michelle-benoit/
Photographer- posed newborn - Samantha Bachand
https://twolittlemonkeysphotography.com/
Photographer- birth and lifestyle - Amber Denae
Photographer - light and airy wedding and couples-
Placenta encapsulation
Preeclamsia -
https://karacarrero.com/brewer-diet-for-pregnancy/
http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id36.html
https://herbal-training.com/2019/01/17/preeclampsia-a-free-birthers-perspective/
Preventing** preeclampsia (follow doctors orders at onset of preeclampsia and discuss all supplements with care provider!):
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Calcium. If you have low levels of calcium, or are at risk for high blood pressure, some studies show 2,000 mg of calcium per day may lower the risk of developing preeclampsia.
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Vitamin D. Some studies suggest that having low levels of vitamin D raise a pregnant woman's risk for preeclampsia. One preliminary study found that taking vitamin D supplements appeared to reduce the risk of preeclampsia. However, women in the study also consumed high levels of omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil). So researchers are not sure if it was vitamin D or the combination that reduced the risk.
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Folic acid and vitamin B6. May help prevent symptoms in women with a history of preeclampsia and high homocysteine levels. One study found a reduction in preeclampsia with supplementation of a multivitamin with folic acid.
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Vitamin C and vitamin E.
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Lycopene.
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Magnesium. ( we recommend a calcium-Magnesium supplement for ALL clients for pelvic pain, cramps and irritable uterus from onset of pregnancy)
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
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Low dose aspirin. (**confirm with doctor)
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Hawthorn berries (Crataegus laevigata)
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Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
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acupuncture for blood pressure reduction
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exercise for blood flow
Steam cleaning before & after home birth or for little crawlers
https://www.zerorez.com/
Student midwife, natural childbirth educator, doula, plexus ambassador, herbalist- Brooke Atkinson
https://beautifulchildbirth.com/
Supplements we love-
https://www.megafood.com/vitamins-supplements/mineral-supplements
https://www.puritan.com/calcium-magnesium
https://www.gardenoflife.com/vitamins
https://www.gardenoflife.com/probiotics/
Therapist- experienced in postpartum depression and trauma
https://www.firmlyrootedcounseling.com/
More resources will be added soon! Connect with us below with any questions or needs, we are here to support and serve local moms!