Life has changed for everyone due to the threat of COVID-19. We all feel unsettled and mildly anxious, but if you are expecting a baby in the near future you may be feeling more than a little anxious. Hospital restrictions, class cancelations, office closures, and social distancing may have you wondering how in the world you will manage your transition into parenthood. Take a deep breath. It will be ok.
At our core, all birth workers, counselors, personal trainers, and educators are faithful community servants and nothing, not even the inability to meet in person, is going to stop us from serving you.
That is why I have put together a directory of community resources that you may find helpful or necessary during your pregnancy and postpartum period.
All of these resources are offered online or in-home- allowing you and your baby to stay safe and healthy. Most of these are also local resources so when this period of social distancing comes to an end you will be able to move your virtual connections back into the physical world. This also allows you to support local business owners during this challenging season.
If you have any questions about these resources or if you have a resource that you would like to see added to the list please email laborwithsam@gmail.com
Online Childbirth Education:
1:1 Comprehensive Childbirth Education: Carolina Doula Collective
Comfort Measures For Childbirth Online Course: Carolina Doula Collective (get $15 off with the code 15OFF)
Online Hypnobirthing Classes: Mommy’s Way Doula Services
Online Lamaze Classes: Mommy’s Way Doula Services
Online Newborn Care Classes: Doulas of Raleigh
Online Infant Feeding Classes: Doulas of Raleigh
Babywearing Classes and Consultation: Alex Sparrow- The Well Carried Child
Online Childbirth Education Series: Triangle CRC
Lactation Support:
Carolina Birth & Wellness: Virtual and In-Home Lactation Support
Second Nature Lactation: Telehealth Virtual Lactation Consultations
Triangle Lactation: Offering Consults and Appointments through Telemed Call 919-389-1599
Online Breastfeeding Class: Simply Breastfeeding From Day 1 (Use the code DOULA10 for 10% off)
Virtual Birth Doula/Birth Coaching Services: Carolina Doula Collective
Online Support Groups:
Online Perinatal Mood Challenges Support Group: Moms Supporting Moms
Newborn Group Meetings: Triangle Area Parenting Support
Counseling Services (Specializing in Maternal Mental Health):
Sara Crow MEd, LCMHC, NCC: Offering virtual visits (Fluent in English and Spanish)
(919) 348-5259
Natalie Parmenter MS, LCMHC: Offering Virtual Visits.
Fitness:
Online Group Fitness Classes (Women’s Fitness and BirthFIT): Triangle CRC
Online Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga: Bliss Body Yoga
Virtual Group Classes: Fit4mom Western Wake County
Chiropractic Care:
Trinity Life Center: Offering in-home adjustments and appointments
Pelvic Physical Therapy:
Danielle Vaughan with PhysioFit of NC- Offering Telehealth and Home Visits
Home Birth Certified Nurse-Midwives:
Out of Hospital Birth Centers:
MISC: