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
Belly Binding & wearing your baby
Birth centers and midwives of color we recommend
https://www.naturalbeginningsnc.com/
https://www.novanthealth.org/pf/providers/1366695496/locations
https://www.novanthealth.org/pf/providers/1437658473/locations
Chiropractors- Does my baby need an adjustment?
Chiropractors- Charlotte based Infant and mommy chiropractor and acupuncture - Dr. Scarnecchia
Classes- Hypnobabies
https://www.hypnobabiesqc.com/
Co-sleeping?
Dairy allergy in nursing and our favorite vegan substitutions
https://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/food-sensitivity/
https://www.earthbalancenatural.com/spreads/soy-free-buttery-spread
https://daiyafoods.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjP_63aaO6gIVmYrICh2qkw5NEAAYASAAEgKyK_D_BwE
https://www.ripplefoods.com/original-plant-milk/
Doula specializing in the struggles and transition specific to career women - Lindsay Michels
Doula- highly experienced and natural minded- Helen Herzig
Happiest Baby on the block - 5 soothing techniques for the "4th trimester"
Increasing milk supply:
Lactation consultant -
https://www.milkedlactation.com/
Maternal / Fetal positioning and back and hip pain support - Spinning Babies & Belly Binding
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 supplement for Methyl Folate and pregnancy information
https://www.amazon.com/stores/One+Elevated/page/FC015484-5892-41EE-BBA9-D5DE2FAC519D?ref_=ast_bln
https://www.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/how-the-mthfr-gene-impacts-pregnancy
Nursing issues- Suspect a tongue or lip Tie? - Dr. Brian McMurty & resources
Our NILMDTS, birth, maternity and newborn photographer and team member - Shelley Pack
http://www.blueridgenewborns.com/
Parenting & birthing Class - Liz Hudsen
https://www.hypnobabiesqc.com/
Pediatrics natural minded & servicing diverse families in the Charlotte area
http://www.northcharlottepeds.com/
https://livingwaterpediatrics.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy-Ll9vWJ6gIVzZ-zCh01iwkaEAAYASAAEgJ-4PD_BwE
Pelvic floor issues with pregnancy & postpartum? - 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-
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
Supplements we love-
https://www.gardenoflife.com/content/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!