Elephant Baby: Postpartum & Motherhood Support

05/06/2026

Thank you KSDK Newschannel Five and Mercedes Mackay for giving us the opportunity to share what we’ve been doing here at Elephant Baby!

We are excited to see postpartum in our society change in a dynamic way!

When mothers are supported, households thrive and communities are revived.

Lawson launched Elephant Baby in 2021. It is a postpartum care agency focused on supporting moms beyond the beginning stages.

05/06/2026

Welcome to the Eternal Postpartum Initiative, a groundbreaking endeavor under Elephant Baby, LLC and the Elephant Baby Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to revolutionizing postpartum care and support for mothers in our community. This initiative is dedicated to ensuring all families have access to vital postpartum care. We aim to raise $2 million to establish The Well- Postpartum & Motherhood Renewal Retreat inspired by John 4:14. The Well is an innovative sanctuary designed to offer holistic and comprehensive support to mothers that they need to thrive throughout every stage of motherhood—not just immediately postpartum!

Ready to support this initiative?

04/09/2026

A mother cradles her newborn in the dim light of early morning. The baby’s tiny fingers curl around hers, and for a moment, everything feels still. She’s only a week postpartum—sore, sleep-deprived, and still adjusting to the rhythm of feeding, changing, and healing.

Her husband was supposed to be home by now. He had gone out to pick up dinner, promising her favorite soup and a few extra hours of rest. But instead of headlights pulling into the driveway, there was a knock at the door. Two officers. Somber faces. Words that shattered her world.

Now, she sits in the same rocking chair where they once dreamed about their baby’s future, holding their child close as tears fall silently. The house feels unbearably quiet except for the soft cries of her newborn. She’s recovering from childbirth, her body aching, her heart broken, and her mind spinning with questions no one can answer.

The days blur together. She forgets to eat. The baby’s needs never stop. The grief feels heavier than her healing body can bear. Friends want to help, but they don’t know how. The loneliness of postpartum is now intertwined with the loneliness of loss.

Then, a message arrives—someone has connected her with The Widow’s Nest Campaign. Within days, a doula visits her home, gently guiding her through feeding and rest. Warm meals arrive at her doorstep. A care package filled with essentials and handwritten prayers reminds her she’s not alone.

Slowly, she begins to breathe again. The baby’s cries no longer echo through emptiness but through a home being filled with care, compassion, and hope.

This is why The Widow’s Care Campaign exists—to stand beside widowed mothers in their most vulnerable moments, offering practical care, emotional support, and the reminder that even in loss, love still surrounds them.

Together, we can defend, support, and restore widowed mothers—just as Isaiah 1:17 calls us to do.

Give today or nominate a mother in need of care
👉 https://elephant-baby.com/widows-care

04/07/2026

“Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17

Motherhood was NEVER meant to be carried alone. Yet for many widows, the postpartum and motherhood journey begins in the shadow of loss- without the partner, support or rest that every mother deserves.

The Widow’s Nest Campaign is an initiative under the Eternal Postpartum Movement that seeks to provide postpartum and motherhood support for widowed mothers through care, community and hope.

Join us in answering the call.

Comment “CARE FOR THEWIDOW” to donate or if you’d like to connect us with widow in need and we’ll send you a DM to get things set up 🤍🤍

03/13/2026

Why “Elephant Baby?!”

The name Elephant Baby was born from the beautiful symbolism found in elephant herds. Elephants are known for their deep bonds, wisdom, and collective care. When a mother elephant gives birth, the entire herd circles around her—protecting, supporting, and celebrating new life.

This image perfectly captures what we believe postpartum care should look like: a circle of strength, compassion, and unwavering support.

Just as elephant calves are nurtured by the whole herd, we believe every mother deserves a village that surrounds her with love and care. Elephant Baby is a reminder that none of us are meant to do this alone.

Elephant mothers carry their babies for nearly two years—the longest gestation of any land animal. This patience and endurance reflect the depth of care and time mothers need after birth.

In elephant herds, “aunties” help care for the babies, giving the mother time to rest and recover. Our postpartum providers embody that same spirit of shared care and teamwork.

At Elephant Baby, we’re more than a postpartum care agency—we spearhead a movement to restore the heart of motherhood. Every moment of service is an offering of love to Yah, a reflection of His compassion, and a declaration that His ways are still good, still holy, and still the path to life.

03/05/2026

Passionate about postpartum??

We are too!

We probably agree that postpartum in our society needs a MAJOR face lift. That's why you're here!

Elephant Baby stands as a steadfast ally, championing the cause of radical postpartum collectivism and support..

We believe in the power of a supportive community and reviving principles of health that help mothers to thrive and rise to be the mothers that they were created to be.

That's why we're spearheading a radical movement to empower mothers and providers in reclaiming collectivism and wellness throughout the INFINITE postpartum chapters.

When mothers are supported, our households thrive and our communities are restored.

Whether you're an existing provider or looking to step into this rewarding field and share our passion for helping mothers thrive in motherhood, you might just be the nurturing soul we're looking for!

Apply here 👉 https://elephant-baby.com/professionals

02/24/2026

Over the weekend we got a chance to help a mom with getting her daughter’s bedroom in order.

She was so incredibly grateful 🙏🏾

One of the main reasons that moms don’t reach out for support is because they fear they might be judged!

It’s a no judgment zone over here because we understand a few things:

1️⃣ Sometimes life gets so busy that you just can’t keep up- on top of your work schedule, doctor’s appointments, meal planning, maintaining the home, managing the finances, school work, sports events and EVERYTHING else- you’re automatically responsible for the emotional and mental labor of EVERYONE in your household- the planning, the organizing, anticipating everyone’s needs….it’s a long list of responsibilities that never truly ends.

2️⃣ Your life has changed since becoming a mom. DRASTICALLY. It’s not like you lost your identity- you lost your autonomy- you no longer feel in control of your life and although your life centers around the needs of everyone around you, although you feel that every decision is dictated by others, although you feel you pour every ounce of energy into your family and those you love, you STILL feel like you just can’t keep up with all that you’re responsible for and that you’re FAILING.

3️⃣ You’re completely burnt out because you treat rest like a reward rather than a routine part of your day! It goes like this:

I’ll rest when the kitchen is clean”
I’ll take a break when the laundry is finished.”
“I’ll slow down when the kids are out of school”

😫😫

Does any of this sound familiar?!

This is why our Extra Set of Hands service exists!

It goes beyond providing a service…when we step in to offer judgement-free support we’re stepping in not only to be the change that you desperately need as a mom, but we are re-defining what motherhood has become in a society that grossly neglects mothers.

✨ We’re normalizing the concept that MOMS NEED SUPPORT- no matter what chapter of motherhood they find themselves in

✨ We’re spearheading a revival in which moms no longer live in questioning their identity, feeling lack of purpose, and truly feel fulfilled in who they’ve been created to be inside their home and outside their roles as mothers

✨We’re shifting the narrative around REST! Understanding that rest is not a reward- but a practice that should be stamped throughout the various phases of our day!

It’s time….its time to get the support that you deserve. Your health and vitality depend on it and with an extra set of hands to help tackle some of your to-do list, you know that you can free up your time get the rest that you need and show up as the mom that you deeply desire to be.

Comment “extra set of hands” and in no time we’ll get you set up with one of our trusted providers to help you tackle cleaning, laundry, organizing, meal prep and other household tasks that help FREE you of the clutter, stress and overwhelm that have crippled you lately.

With judgement free care, we are ready to support you 🩵

02/09/2026

Hey y’all!

Meet Tanisha — Our New Executive Administrative Assistant!

We are beyond excited to officially welcome Tanisha to the Elephant Baby family and The Eternal Postpartum Movement team!

For the last couple of months, Tanisha has been working quietly behind the scenes—keeping our systems running smoothly, supporting our clients and members, and helping us expand the reach of this movement with grace and excellence.

Maybe you’ve already had the chance to connect with her (as a client or member) and experienced her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care firsthand. Every interaction with Tanisha leaves you feeling seen, supported, and valued—and that’s exactly the kind of energy we want at the heart of this mission. 💛

Tanisha is not only a postpartum health professional and maternal health advocate, but she’s also a systems and operations powerhouse who loves bringing structure and flow to the work that fuels our vision. With her background in holistic postpartum care, nutrition, and emotional wellness—plus her passion for tech and organization—she embodies the perfect blend of heart and strategy.

We’re so grateful to have her on board as we continue to grow, serve, and restore the sacred village of motherhood.

Help us give Tanisha a warm welcome in the comments below! 💫

RebuildTheVillage

02/04/2026

No mother should go without the support she needs whether newly postpartum or years into her motherhood journey.

We aren’t just talking about wha needs to change, we’ve been stepping in, creating the change that’s needed to radically re-define postpartum, offering

✨full & partial scholarships
✨reduced rates
✨payment plans

To ensure holistic care is accessible TO ALL.

If you’re a mom who knows she needs help but haven’t reached out because you think you can’t afford it, comment SUPPORT BELOW and we’ll get in touch to send our financial assistance application.

If you’re a supporter of the Eternal Postpartum Movement and what we’re doing here at Elephant Baby, WE NEED YOU so that we can serve MORE mothers and impact more families.

Comment DONATE below and we’ll send you the info to set up a small monthly donation or a larger one time donation. If you can’t donate, share this post!

02/03/2026

We are working with a client who has been through ALOT and needed an extra set of hands to help keep things afloat. We will be providing consistent support over the next year and a half.

In just 4 hours we were able to:

🥊 Knock out over 7 loads of laundry 🧺
✨Clean her kitchen
✨Organize and declutter 2 main living spaces
✨Organize and declutter kids’ bedroom
✨Sweep + mop main living area 🧹
✨Organize her pantry

This isn’t just a service. What I’ve realized along the way is that the weight of our responsibility loads keeps us from the things we actually WANT to be doing as mothers and not only that, prevents us from being the mothers that we deeply desire to be.

Instead of unwinding with our children, we’re caught unloading the dishwasher.

Instead of catching up with the kids when they come home from school, we’re catching up with all the chores we weren’t able to tackle throughout the day.

We desire to CONNECT and be emotional present to those we love most, but instead find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed and never feeling like we’ve done enough around the house to have the space to “settle in.”

We feel guilty knowing that our children deserve more, but we aren’t giving them what they need and what we desire.

I’m 13 years into this thing called motherhood, and the cycle of not ever feeling “caught up” and being consumed with guilt for my inabilities consumed me as a mother for FAR TOO LONG.

Maybe you can relate?

But instead of getting caught in the lie of “I’m not doing enough” and “I’m not good enough,” I want to encourage you in getting the help that you need and deserve in order to show up as the mom that you were created to be.

You were NEVER meant to do this alone and we’ve got you!

We believe that every mother truly needs a village and it’s our chance to step in and be yours🩵

If you’re ready for the weight of your responsibilities to be LIFTED so that you can show up as the mom you deeply desire to be, comment “EXTRA HANDS” below and we will get you set up with the help you deserve!

01/29/2026

How much of lack of support in motherhood is due to the fact that mothers can’t financially ACCESS it?!

Who’s having THAT conversation👀

01/29/2026

Let’s talk about something that’s been heavy on my heart…
Somewhere along the way, our culture decided that postpartum care is a luxury—something only “certain” mothers deserve.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that if you can’t afford it, you just have to “tough it out.” That rest, nourishment, and support are extras instead of essentials.

But let’s be honest—since when did caring for mothers become optional?

I used to believe that if I wanted to make postpartum care accessible, I had to fit into the system. Keep it “neutral.” Stay quiet about faith. Offer what’s “marketable.”

But that’s the problem. The system was never built to serve mothers holistically—it was built to keep them surviving, not thriving.

At Elephant Baby, we’re flipping that narrative.
We believe postpartum care is a right, not a reward.
We believe mothers should be in the driver’s seat of their health, guided by biblical principles that honor rest, nourishment, and community.

We believe that when we empower mothers holistically—body, mind, and spirit—we’re not just serving families… we’re rebuilding the Kingdom.

This is what our Holistic Empowerment Framework is all about—teaching mothers to reclaim authority over their health, their healing, and their homes.

It’s time to shift the belief that postpartum care is a luxury.
It’s not. It’s sacred. It’s necessary. It’s Kingdom work.

If you’re a provider who is also passionate about shifting the narrative around postpartum, I want to share with 3 ways we can start making postpartum care accessible and faith-rooted again.
Drop “READY” and I’ll message you so that we can schedule a time to talk more!