KangaTu: Wilmington

Local Birth Resource List- Wilmington, NC

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Birth Educators

Jen Quinn, Joyful Births (Bradley Method) Joyfulbirths731@gmail.com (254)978-1301

Gaby Merediz, TMuffin (Lamaze) www.tmuffin.com (910)367-5722

Mama Love postpartum doulas (Lamaze) http://mamalovenc.com/ (910)342-6455

CLEs, CLCs, IBCLCs

Lindsey Hurd, MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC- www.angelfoodnutrition.com (919)801-5445

Jaime Brownlee, IBCLC- (910)279-9535

Colette B. Waddill, MSN, RN, IBCLC (910)515-8705

Rachel Birkenhauer, CLC- http://www.lactationcounselingservices.com/ (614)717-8487

Hospitals that are BabyFriendly™

New Hanover Regional Medical Center: Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital- Baby friendly since October 2014, http://www.nhrmc.org/betty-h-cameron (910)343-7000

Breast Pump Rental Sites

TMuffin- www.tmuffin.com (910)367-5722

Walgreens, 17^th street location (across from hospital) www.walgreens.com (910)343-2988

Johnson Home Medical http://www.johnsondrugco.com (910)686-2988

La Leche League Leaders/Meetings

LLL of Wilmington, NC http://www.lllofnc.org/groups/Wilmington.html

Leaders:

Norma 910-538-6455 (Also serves Spanish speakers)

Alissa 910-297-4902

Julia 910-791-2853

Jaime 910-279-9535

Elaine 719-393-2683

Ashton 910-777-3315

Denise 910-612-7885

Labor Doulas

Jessica Cooper- http://www.happyfamilieshappybabies.com/ (910)377-7450

Amber Bell https://www.facebook.com/Happymommydoula (910) 554-7690

Meredith Christie, CPM http://www.birthwithconfidencenc.com/ (910) 274-8415

Celey Cumbo http://www.wilmingtoncoastaldoulas.com/ (910)707-4507

Candace Edwards http://birthherway.com/ (910)233-7989

Nicole Havelka http://wilmingtondoula.com/ (910)200-8646

Lindsey Hurd http://angelfoodlactationandnutrition.com/ (910)801-5445

Julie Small https://www.facebook.com/juliethedoulaNC?_rdr (910)231-9623

Whitney Teel http://www.wilmingtoncoastaldoulas.com/ (910)707-4507

Hannah Plaskus https://www.facebook.com/HannahaDoula28403 (802)673-7708

Jen Quinn Joyfulbirths731@gmail.com (254)978-1301

Stephanie Sondermann Luther, http://www.awomanswellbeingdoula.com/ (910)833-2143, (910)399-2486

Postpartum Doulas

Mama Love postpartum doulas- http://mamalovenc.com/ (910)342-6455

Courtney Gomez- (910)338-6112

Stephanie Sondermann Luther, http://www.awomanswellbeingdoula.com/ (910)833-2143, (910)399-2486

Cranial Sacral Therapists

Oasis Cranial Sacral Therapy http://oasiscst.com/ (910)620-8512

McKay Healing Arts http://mckayacupuncture.com/ (910)791-1981

Chiropractors (specializing in pregnant women and infants)

Dr. Shaver Chiropractic and Natural Medicine http://www.shavernaturalmedicine.com/ (910)452-5555

Family Tree Chiropractic http://www.familytreechiropractic.net/ (910)769-2338

Dr. Aaron Richardet and Dr. Nikki Bailey Spinal Care of Wilmington www.spinalcareofwilmington.com (910)798-5560

Mother’s Support Groups

Breastfeeding support group- New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Betty Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital- http://www.nhrmc.org/new-hanover-regional-medical-center (910)343-7000- Meets every Monday at 11:00 AM

Birth Circle- Hosted by Cape Fear Area Doulas http://capefearareadoulas.org/

Happy Families, Happy Babies-(Postpartum coaching and support group) www.happyfamilieshappybabies.com (910)377-7450

Midwives

University Physicians Nurse Midwives- http://university-physicians.net/index.php/areas-of-health/nurse-midwifery-services/ (910)815-5190

Home Midwifery Service http://midwiferyservices.net/ (910)200-8389

Birth Centers

(2.5 hours away from Wilmington, located in Chapel Hill, NC) Women’s Birth and Wellness Center- http://ncbirthcenter.com/ (919)933-3301

Acupuncturists

Jeremy Linquist, Carolina Beach Community Acupunture- http://www.jeremylinquistacupuncture.com/ (910)202-4718

Dr. Shaver Chiropractic and Natural Medicine http://www.shavernaturalmedicine.com/ (910)452-5555

McKay Healing Arts http://mckayacupuncture.com/ (910)791-1981

Pregnancy and New Mom Fitness

Fit4Mom http://wilmington.fit4mom.com/ (910)352-1765

Heartsong Yoga and Wellness http://www.heathertillyoga.com/ (910)520-7752

Birth Photographers

Dana Jackson Photography http://danajacksonphotography.com/ (910)297-6244

Lotus Lily Photography http://lotuslilyphotography.com/

Unique U Photography http://www.unique-u-photography.com/ (910) 228-2457

Cool Breeze Photography http://coolbreezephotosnc.com/ (910) 431-7854

Shutter Bunny Photography http://ShutterBunnyPhotography.com (910)777-4645

Millie Holloman Photography http://www.millieholloman.com/ (888)316-3136

Studio 412 Imagery https://www.facebook.com/studio412imageryanddesign (843) 251-9750

Car Seat Safety Specialists

City of Wilmington Fire Department- http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/fire_department/public_education/child_car_safety_seat_inspection Call: Meg Langston (910)343-4784 or Wendy Gianni-King (910)342-2731

Mental Health Providers (specializing in postpartum depression)

Alfreda Gee, LCSW- New Hanover County Health Department (910)343-5667

Happy Families, Happy Babies-(Postpartum coaching and support group) www.happyfamilieshappybabies.com (910)377-7450

Chrysalis Center for Counseling http://chrysaliscenter-nc.com/ (910)790-9500

Cloth Diapering Resources

Green Baby Diaper Service http://www.greenbabybiz.com/home/ (910)399-3051

Baby Wearing Resources

TMuffin- www.tmuffin.com (910)367-5722

Other Birth/Breastfeeding Goods and Services

Placenta Works, Placenta encapsulation services www.placentaworks.com (607)343-5178

Lizard Lane, homemade natural soap with local ingredients—makes breastmilk soap

https://www.facebook.com/lizardlane28405

Dear World,
As many of you know, I've been having many adventures since my departure from South Carolina. I've been to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, Las Vegas, Florida, Panama, and North Carolina all in the couple of years. What an exciting ride!
We're settled in Carolina Beach, NC for now so I'll share some kid-friendly things we have to offer in this area, in case you're ever wanting to visit.

Downtown Wilmington-
If you like history and/or movies, this is a great place to take a tour! If your children are old enough to appreciate history and old pretty houses, there are a few options. You can hop on the FREE trolley that rides around the downtown area or you can pay to take a horse carriage ride to learn about the history of this fascinating town. (The horses are all rescued clydesdales, which is pretty cool.) From pirates hiding treasure to soldiers fighting in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, there are plenty of exciting stories to be told about downtown Wilmington. There is even a walking ghost tour if your family is brave enough to try it!
Not the tour type? No worries, there is still plenty to see. There are tons of unique shops around town with plenty of exciting things to offer. One of my personal favorites is the Black Cat Shoppe, which is full of gag gifts and quirky magnets. You can walk along the Cape Fear River and admire the Battleship North Carolina nestled up to the bank on the other side. If you need a break from all of this walking around, there are tons of restaurants to choose from! I personally love the Copper Penny for lunch.
In case it's a rainy day, there is a Children's Museum and a Serpentarium downtown, about a block away from each other. I have not gone to either yet, but they seem like good options to nurture your little one's inquisitive mind.

Battleship NC-
Across the Cape Fear river from downtown Wilmington, you can see a real battleship! This is set up like a museum, so you pay admission and then explore the boat. I went with my family a few years ago and we spent about three hours guiding ourselves through the enormous vessel. The youngest child with us was about 4 at the time, and he had a blast! There are many rooms full of interesting anecdotes and descriptions, and lots of cool gizmos to see.

A boat so big that this plane fits easily on the deck, with plenty of room to spare!

For more information on visiting the ship, click here to see their website.

Tregembo Animal Park-

I hesitate to call this place a "zoo," because it's kind of small...but that's pretty much what it is. Kids love animals, and this place has a unique opportunity for you. At the entrance to the zoo, you can buy peanuts and corn to feed the animals. THAT'S RIGHT! Against all of the typical zoo rules, you are allowed to feed most of the animals at this place, which is super fun. Obviously, if your child has peanut allergies, you might want to be careful here. This isn't a super big zoo, and can easily be done in a couple of hours.

A few years ago, the people working here let us hold baby alligators. This is my bestie ROCKING an alligator.

Like peacocks? That's good, because they run around freely all over the park.

For more information, you can visit their website here.

Greenfield Park-

Parks are so much fun for kids. (And also free. Free is good.) This one features a lake full of gators, paddle boats for rent, beautiful trees and flowers, ducks, geese, and of course, a playground. I usually hit up this park when I want to take a walk on their pathway and enjoy the nature. Here are some pictures of my Greenfield adventures: