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Carolina Birth and Wellness

At Carolina Birth and Wellness, we provide wellness support from pre-conception, through pregnancy, childbirth and well into the postpartum period.

10/24/2025

✨Infant Feeding Essentials Class✨

Our group classes are informative and interactive with hands-on practice to supplement the evidence-based information provided by the instructor.

In this class, you will learn about breastfeeding/chestfeeding, pumping techniques, bottle feeding, hand expression, formula use, and when is the right time for it all.

Topics include:
- Light introduction of historical context of breast/chestfeeding
- Understanding feeding cue
- Hands on practice with feeding positions, paced bottle feeding, burping, hand expression, and pumping techniques
- Common issues and where to turn for support,
- And more!!

Register for our next class on November 1st!
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10/22/2025

✨Building Your Village✨

It isn’t just a saying. It’s support and self-care in action!

Postpartum doulas are an essential part of that village. We are here to nurture you while you nurture your baby. From emotional support and newborn care to light household help and gentle guidance through those first weeks, doulas create space for rest, healing, and confidence to grow.

You don’t have to do it all alone. Your village starts here!
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10/09/2025

✨ When is the best time to hire your postpartum doula?✨

We recommend hiring your postpartum doula in your second trimester!
During this stage of pregnancy, you have the energy and mental space to plan ahead, before the third trimester nesting and birth prep really kick in.

Hiring early means:

👶 You’ll have time to interview multiple doulas to find the perfect fit

🌟 You get to meet with your doula, discuss your vision for postpartum, and build a plan that fits your family’s needs.

💬 You can ask all your questions and explore what kind of support (daytime, overnight, sibling care, lactation help, etc.) will make the biggest difference.

🗓️ Your doula’s schedule is more likely to have space for your due date!

Planning ahead helps ensure a smoother, calmer transition once baby arrives. 💕
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10/08/2025

Meet one of your hosts for our upcoming workshop, Reflecting on Motherhood: All That We Ask Of You Is To Always Be Happy: ✨ Bridget Bell ✨

This workshop will be led by Erin Crites and Bridget Bell, author of the poetry collection All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy that explores themes of motherhood and maternal mental health, this 60-minute workshop, we will delve into topics like motherhood expectations, changing identities, and the birthing experience through an interdisciplinary perspective. Participants can expect conversation and reflection through the lens of creative work and clinical expertise.

Register with the link in our bio to secure your spot!

On site childcare will be available! 🤍
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10/08/2025

Meet one of your hosts for our upcoming workshop, Reflecting on Motherhood: All That We Ask Of You Is To Always Be Happy: ✨ Erin Crites ✨

Erin’s counseling approach is person-centered, emphasizing a therapeutic partnership between counselor and client. She also integrates attachment theory, acknowledging how early relationships influence connections later in life. Erin uses an eclectic approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy. She approaches her work with a feminist lens, acknowledging the impact of systemic structures and societal barriers on her clients’ lives. Erin works with clients from all backgrounds and with a variety of experiences, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and perinatal mental health. She is especially passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, recognizing the challenges unique to these time periods and empowering them to navigate their experiences with resilience and strength.

In addition to counseling, Erin is actively involved in perinatal mental health work across North Carolina through her roles as Postpartum Support International (PSI) North Carolina's Advocacy Chair and Mind the Gap North Carolina Perinatal Mental Health Coalition's Co-Leader. Erin is the founder and president of The Villages of North Carolina, a nonprofit that supports northeastern North Carolina by connecting communities to resources that address social determinants of health. Locally, Erin serves as a Leader for Climb Raleigh, an event raising awareness about postpartum mental health, and as a La Leche League leader.
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When: 10/20 at 10a
Where: Carolina Birth and Wellness, 5850 Fayetteville Rd Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713
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Register for this workshop by using the link in our bio today!

On site childcare will be available! 🤍
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09/25/2025

Massage therapy is a wonderful way to relax your body, rejuvenate your mind, ease chronic tension, and to ease discomforts that often come up during pregnancy. Our massage therapists have years of experience, and specialize in the perinatal field of massage therapy.

We offer:
✨ Prenatal Massage
✨ Labor Stimulating Massage
✨ Postpartum Massage
✨ Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
✨ & more!

Our goal is to customize each massage to your particular needs.
Visit our website today to book your massage, purchase a package of massages, or a gift certificate today!
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09/24/2025

Reflecting on Motherhood: All That We Ask Of You Is To Always Be Happy

This workshop explores themes of motherhood and maternal mental health, this 60-minute workshop, we will delve into topics like motherhood expectations, changing identities, and the birthing experience through an interdisciplinary perspective. Participants can expect conversation and reflection through the lens of creative work and clinical expertise.

Secure your spot with the link in our bio today!!
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09/19/2025

Meet the Doula: Yani Hands

Yani is a DONA International trained birth and postpartum doula. She is also a Lamaze trained childbirth educator. She began her journey working for DC Metro Maternity in the DMV area in 2022 and now resides in the Triangle area since 2024. She is committed to empowering families as throughout their journey of welcoming a new baby. As a proud mom to six children and a grandma to three, brings a wealth of personal experience along with her doula expertise. Her philosophy is rooted in unwavering support, evidence- based information, and non-judgmental care, believing that every family deserves to feel confident, respected, and heard throughout their experiences.

Yani understands that the path to parenthood is deeply personal and varied. Whether providing labor support, offering comfort measures or assisting with newborn care and feeding in the postpartum period, her approach is always tailored to the individual needs and desire of each family. Drawing from her own rich experience, Yani champions the belief that when parents are well-informed and supported, they are better equipped to make decisions that align with their values and create a nurturing environment for their baby to thrive. She is passionate about fostering a sense of calm and empowerment, helping families embrace the beautiful, sometimes challenging, and always unique adventure of expanding their family.

On her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and 2 dogs. Her family is from Puerto Rico and travels there often to visit and enjoy the beach!
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📍: 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC
💻: www.carolinabirthandwellness.com
📧: info@carolinabirthandwellness.com
📞: 919/480.1423
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09/11/2025

✨ UPCOMING WORKSHOP ✨

Led by Erin Crites and Bridget Bell, author of the poetry collection All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy that explores themes of motherhood and maternal mental health, this 60-minute workshop, we will delve into topics like motherhood expectations, changing identities, and the birthing experience through an interdisciplinary perspective. Participants can expect conversation and reflection through the lens of creative work and clinical expertise.

Sign ups are live!! Use the link in our bio to secure your spot today!
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08/28/2025

Meet the Massage Therapist: Chanel Martin

After working on a Master’s in Counseling to further her pursuits in helping others, Chanel decided to change trajectory and provide direct care through massage. Chanel became a massage therapist in 2022, after years of working as a caretaker with vulnerable populations. Her experience includes working with individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, clients with chronic pain, and pregnant women.

Chanel was attracted to this work after attending the births of her sister’s children and wanting to aid in bridging the gaps in Black maternal care. Chanel believes compassionate care is a right and should be accessible to everyone. Chanel hopes to become a birth doula to educate, support and empower women throughout their pregnancy.

Outside of working with clients, Chanel enjoys spending time with her rescue pup Chikis, reading on her Kindle, and nurturing her patio garden.
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📍: 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC
💻: www.carolinabirthandwellness.com
📧: info@carolinabirthandwellness.com
📞: 919/480.1423
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08/15/2025

✨ Placenta Encapsulation ✨
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Placenta encapsulation is one of our favorite services because we can get really nerdy about it!
When you hire Carolina Birth and Wellness for this service, we are always excited to discuss the benefits, process, and the ins and outs of taking proper care of your placenta after delivery.

We recommend booking this service in your early third trimester! Around your 37 week mark, we meet with you to give you a transport kit and to discuss how to properly care for your placenta while bringing it home.

We then come to your home for two consecutive days to process, dehydrate, and encapsulate the placenta. We can include a cord keepsake or print of your placenta as well!
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📍: 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC
💻: www.carolinabirthandwellness.com
📧: info@carolinabirthandwellness.com
📞: 919/480.142
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08/14/2025

✨ Cross Cradle Breastfeeding Position ✨

Our newest blog post dives deeper into this breast/chestfeeding position by including a demonstration video, discussing the benefits, and challenges of this position.

Learn more by following the link in our bio!!

Leave a comment letting us know if you've used this position and your experience!
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📍: 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC
💻: www.carolinabirthandwellness.com
📧: info@carolinabirthandwellness.com
📞: 919/480.1423
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