In our new reality of living with stay at home orders, school closures, and wearing pajamas all day, the one thing that will not change is babies. Folks will be getting pregnant, will be needing support, will be needing childbirth educator, and will be giving birth. While the current conditions may not be ideal, our goal at Carolina Birth and Wellness is to provide the level of support pregnant people and their families deserve.
The First Time Parent's Guide to Childbirth Education
As a first time parent, you are often faced with the idea that you should take childbirth education classes, but you have no idea where to take them or when to take them! Then once you figure out those details, you have no idea about what you are learning! Everyone has different and unique needs, and a standard one size fits all class approach isn’t always what you need.
Provider Spotlight: Keon Taekwondo
We recently had the chance to sit down with Anastasiia Bateman of Keon Taekwondo, and were thoroughly impressed this new Taekwondo studio in Carrboro.
In-Home Newborn 101 Class
We are excited to now officially offer our in-home private newborn care class!
This class can be part our customized childbirth classes or as a standalone class, whatever fits better for you, your family, and your schedule.
What Not To Say To Someone With Infertility
One of the most lovely awful parts of dealing with infertility is hearing the comments people like to give. Those comments hurt, they sting, and sometimes they down right make us angry. But, I do like to remind myself others do mean well when they give a suggestion, if it is incredibly hurtful.
Infant Poop: Color, Smell, and Quantity
We are talking all about infant poop! Check it out to see all the variations of color that are completely newborn when you have a newborn.
The Infertility Language
As you enter to the world of fertility issues and infertility struggles, it feels very overwhelming. No denying that. You are struggling with so many different emotions related to your body, your role as a person, your goals related to your family, the struggles that may be placed on your relationship, and so much more.
Who's Who In The Birth Room
As you are getting ready to have your baby, it can be a little confusing to learn the various titles that may be present. Check out our blog to learn more!
A Parent’s Guide To Cooking Vegetarian Foods For Kids
If you are the parent to a younger vegetarian, you probably know of the health benefits this diet can have for adults, but you may have concerns about whether this type of diet can provide your child with all of the nutrients he or she may need.
OR Certified Doulas At UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill
According to the CDC’s most recent data, in 2018 the cesarean birth rate in North Carolina is 29.4%. While this number is still slightly less than the national average of 31.9%, it is a number that we need to take note of as doulas.
Realistic New Years Resolutions for New Moms
New Years Resolutions are great and all, but how many times how many of you made a resolution to do something you *wanted* to do, but it just wasn’t reasonable?
🙋♀️Me. I have done it.
50 Best Books For Newborns
Reading to babies starting from an early age has many positive effects on not only their development, it is a great bonding experience for caregiver and baby!
Follow Up Consultation With Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding can be a challenging journey for some individuals, and our goal with our new breastfeeding support team consisting of Megan and Claudia, two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) is to provide continued support and care for as long as you need. Because of this, if after your initial consultation you still have lingering questions or concerns, we offer as many follow up consultations as needed.
Provider Spotlight: Triangle Pediatric Massage
One of the beautiful things about having a community life ours, we are able to find the right provider for everything! Specifically for massage therapy work! We were introduced to Sydney Kranz of Triangle Pediatric Massage through mutual friends, and are so glad to know her! The world of pediatric massage is small, but oh so important and it is great to know that there is an amazing provide right here in Cary!
Initial Consultation with IBCLC
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) travel to clients homes around the Triangle for in-depth, evidence based breastfeeding education, counseling, and support. Whether you are having a specific concern, or just a wanting to make sure you are off to a good start in your breastfeeding journey, these comprehensive consultations will provide the support you need!
Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation with an IBCLC
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) believe that the best breastfeeding support is the support that is right for you. We have clients who have varying degrees of goals relating to their breastfeeding journey or a concern that needs a but more guidance before the baby arrives. So, we offer prenatal consultations where our IBCLCs will travel to your home, and provide the support, guidance, and education that you need.
Using a Superbill for Insurance Reimbursement for Lactation Services
We can provide a Superbill for you to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement of our lactation support services for client’s in their homes in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
What Exactly Is An IBCLC?
As you enter the world of breastfeeding, it can be like learning a new language in terms of those that are available to support you. At Carolina Birth and Wellness, we have two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants that provide in-home lactation support for families in Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh.
Complimentary Phone Consultation with IBCLC
One of our goals at Carolina Birth and Wellness is to offer complete support every step of the way during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. So when we brought two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) onto our team and launched our lactation program, we knew we also had to make this support expand to pregnancy.
Announcing Lactation Support Now Available!
Carolina Birth and Wellness has brought two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) onto our team to provide Lactation Support to our clients and community!
