Lake Norman Doula & Wellness

04/02/2026

Guess what? We pushed back the start date so YOU have more time to plan and sign up. Can’t wait to see you there on Monday, April 13th!

❗️Postpartum moms ❗️
We’re so excited to be bringing this group to Mooresville for you! This group is about supporting each other during the first year of postpartum, sharing and learning from each other, and creating community. Whether it’s your 1st or 5th baby, we hope you’ll join us. You’ll be getting a wealth of knowledge and support over the 6 weeks for $180. Bring a friend!
And YES you can bring your baby! There is also plenty of space for older “littles” to play.

We’ll meet:
➡️Monday mornings⬅️
April 13-May 18
10:30-11:30am
Fred & June’s Books
162 N Main St
Mooresville, NC

About us: Megan is a perinatal mental health therapist serving moms all over the Lake Norman area, with a passion to see them heal and thrive. Brooke has been a birth doula for over 8 years and although it’s an honor to witness a precious life come into the world, she’s in it for the moms.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Link to sign up in bio!

03/19/2026

❗️Postpartum moms ❗️
We’re so excited to be bringing this group to Mooresville for you! This group is about supporting each other during the first year of postpartum, sharing and learning from each other, and creating community. Whether it’s your 1st or 5th baby, we hope you’ll join us.

We’ll meet:
➡️Monday mornings⬅️
March 30-May 11 (no group April 6)
10:30-11:30am
Fred & June’s Books
162 N Main St
Mooresville, NC

About us: Megan is a perinatal mental health therapist serving moms all over the Lake Norman area, with a passion to see them heal and thrive. Brooke has been a birth doula for over 8 years and although it’s an honor to witness a precious life come into the world, she’s in it for the moms.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Link to sign up in bio

11/18/2025

Do you REALLY need to count kicks? Research shows that a noticeable change in your baby’s normal movement pattern can sometimes be an early sign of distress. Tracking kicks can help you recognize what’s normal for your baby so you can act quickly if something changes. Studies have found that maternal awareness of fetal movements can reduce the risk of stillbirth by prompting timely evaluation. Begin around 28 weeks or earlier if you have certain risk factors.
�Kick Counting Myths:
* ​You need 10 kicks within 2 hours.
—Normal varies from baby to baby. Track the usual pattern of movements for YOUR baby. Count the Kicks app is very helpful (see below).
* Babies slow down because they’ve run out of room near the end of pregnancy.
—Type of movement may change (more jabs, fewer big kicks), the number of movements should remain consistent. Hiccups DON’T count.
* Baby movement slows during labor.
—You should feel your baby move throughout labor, too. Pay attention after your water breaks as well.
* A dramatic increase in movement is normal.
—Any dramatic changes in movement warrants a check-in with your provider.
* Eat/Drink something sugary, drink a cold glass of water, or lay down flat for a while to get baby moving.
—NO. NO. NO. Please go see your provider. This is outdated information. When in doubt, go be seen.
* If I have a fetal doppler, I’ll be fine.
—A change in baby’s movement can sometimes detect problems before changes in heart rate can.

I highly recommend the Count The Kicks app as you get to know what’s normal for your baby, you can share your kick sessions with your provider, it has a contraction timer, and more!

Check out my blog for more information. www.lkndoula.com/blog

10/21/2025

Check out my last post for upcoming events. Email me for sign ups, questions, and of course inquiries to work together for your pregnancy journey! ♥️

10/17/2025

Exciting things happening! 🤩🎃

10/16/2025

GUYS! This year has rocked my world in all the best and crazy ways. I realized I haven’t posted any photos since January! 🫣 I’ve captured so many beautiful moments in the last year, so please someone yell at me if I don’t post at least 17 per day from now until Christmas. For now, enjoy this gorgeous family! ♥️

10/14/2025

Proud to have Spinning Babies knowledge! How many of my clients out there know I PREACH the balancing during pregnancy? 😆 and if needed during labor, we’ll do the things!

We’re excited to share the findings of a new report published in the European Journal of Midwifery on the Spinning Babies® approach and its role in promoting fetal head rotation during labor.

Key Findings:
✅ Women whose babies began labor in occiput-posterior or occiput-transverse positions, 93.3% of those who used Spinning Babies® techniques experienced rotation to the anterior position by delivery.

💡In contrast, only 63.6% of women in the control group (who did not use Spinning Babies®) saw that rotation.

✅ Use of Spinning Babies® was associated with a 45% increased likelihood of achieving anterior positioning (RR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.23–1.72), after adjustment for parity and analgesia.

What does this mean?
While the study is retrospective and further research is needed, these results suggest that Spinning Babies® techniques may help support more optimal fetal positioning during labor, potentially making the birthing process smoother for many women. 🫶

We’re thrilled to see clinicians and researchers beginning to examine what many of us in the birth-work community have long observed. ❤️

Read the full report at https://f.mtr.cool/txpuhaopbz

09/08/2025

My incredible mentee rocking a birth with me last week - at 8 months pregnant herself! She’s an amazing doula, mother, and all-around woman. I’m proud to know her.

If you’re interested in the mentorship program I offer, send me an email brooke@lkndoula.com

08/26/2025

PRENATAL YOGA!
I get asked about a quality prenatal class frequently and I highly recommend Emily.

She's teaching one last prenatal yoga class before maternity leave and would love to share this practice with you!

📅 Sunday, September 7th at 1:30pm
📍 Uplift in Huntersville (my office)
💲 $20 drop-in (registration required)
📲 Sign up link below!

Prenatal Yoga Sign Up 9/7: https://uflowyoga.com/product/prenatal-yoga-uplift/

If you’d like to stay in the loop for when classes return (prenatal, baby + me postnatal, or toddler yoga), you can sign up for the newsletter (link in comments) — that way you’ll be the first to know once she's back from leave! 🌿✨
YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT! Emily also offers Yoga for toddlers and baby + me yoga! 🤩👩‍👧

08/19/2025

08/12/2025

Are you entering a new era? Whether it’s your first baby or your 5th, I’d be happy to support you! www.lkndoula.com to find out more! 🧡

05/28/2025

Now let’s chat about the less-talked about Perinatal OCD. This can occur during pregnancy or after birth (~1 year postpartum) and affects at LEAST 2-3% of parents. It’s not uncommon to experience intrusive & unwanted thoughts when you have a newborn baby such as, “What if I drop my baby when I’m walking around in the middle of the night?”
And it’s great to be conscious of your nutrition while pregnant (and postpartum too)!
❓So when does it fall into OCD territory? ❗️When it interferes with your daily life or ability to take care of your baby.
When those thoughts become something like, “I’m the ONLY one who can keep my baby safe. No one else can hold her. Maybe we should never leave the house while we’re at it.” Or “I don’t think I’m able to keep my baby safe.”
Or “If I eat one thing outside of my nutritional plan, my baby will be doomed and it’s all my fault!”
…you may be entering perinatal OCD territory. Please talk to your doctor to find out how they can help. ♥️