The Ultimate Guide Birth Resources in Wilmington, North Carolina

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