Business Details
Your Trusted Holistic Birth & Wellness Partner in Raleigh
At Carolina Birth and Wellness, we are dedicated to providing holistic, client-centered support for individuals and families navigating reproductive healthcare journeys. Our mission is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and well-being, ensuring every client feels understood, respected, and empowered. We offer a comprehensive range of physical, emotional, and educational services tailored to fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum needs, emphasizing inclusivity for all family structures and identities. Our team of certified professionals prioritizes consistent, nonjudgmental care, integrating evidence-based practices with personalized attention to foster safety and confidence.By collaborating with medical providers and families, we create a seamless support network that honors each clients autonomy and choices. With services spanning doula support, lactation consulting, wellness therapies, and educational classes, we serve as a trusted resource for communities in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Our commitment to diversity and ethical standards ensures clients receive the highest quality care, grounded in empathy and expertise.
Services
Fertility Support
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Doula Support
Lactation Consulting
Prenatal Yoga Classes
Placenta Encapsulation
Newborn Photography
Nutritional Support
Wellness Massage
Childbirth Education
Highlights and features
- We provide nonjudgmental, client-centered support tailored to individual needs.
- Our team collaborates with medical providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- We serve all family structures and identities with inclusivity and respect.
- Certified professionals offer evidence-based practices and personalized attention.
- Complimentary consultations ensure alignment with your unique goals and values.
What people say
Nonjudgmental support
Professional team
Comprehensive services
Empowering experience
Personalized care
Services
Fertility Support
Our fertility support services provide personalized guidance and emotional assistance for individuals and couples navigating conception challenges. We offer doula support, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy to enhance fertility wellness. These services help clients build confidence, reduce stress, and optimize their reproductive health through holistic, evidence-based approaches.
Birth Doula Services
Birth doulas offer continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We assist with comfort techniques, advocacy, and communication with medical teams to ensure a positive birth experience. This service empowers clients to make informed decisions and feel confident throughout their birthing process.
Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum doulas provide in-home support for new parents, including newborn care, feeding assistance, and emotional guidance during the fourth trimester. We help families adjust to life with a new baby, offering practical help and evidence-based resources. This service promotes recovery, bonding, and confidence in early parenthood.
Lactation Consulting
Certified lactation consultants offer personalized guidance for breastfeeding challenges, including latch issues, milk supply, and pumping. We provide in-home or virtual consultations covered by major insurance plans. This service ensures parents receive expert, compassionate care to achieve their feeding goals.
Wellness Massage Therapy
Specialized massage therapy addresses physical discomforts during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Our licensed therapists use techniques tailored to maternal health needs, promoting relaxation and circulation. This service enhances overall well-being and comfort throughout reproductive transitions.
People
Emily Chaffee
Owner and Founder
Emily is a certified birth doula, fertility doula, and licensed massage therapist with expertise in childbirth education and placenta encapsulation. She leads with a commitment to holistic, client-centered care.
Maris Feeley
Owner and Director
Maris specializes in full-spectrum doula care, childbirth education, and placenta encapsulation. She ensures all services align with the highest ethical and professional standards for client support.
Celia Clark-Randall
IBCLC
Celia is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant providing expert breastfeeding support. Her focus is on compassionate, evidence-based solutions for feeding challenges and parental confidence.
Ashton Scott
Birth Doula
Ashton offers birth doula services and yoga instruction, combining mindfulness practices with labor support. She prioritizes nonjudgmental care and holistic wellness for birthing families.
Lauren Newmyer
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lauren specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage therapy, addressing musculoskeletal needs with licensed, therapeutic techniques. Her work promotes physical comfort and relaxation during reproductive transitions.
Questions
Do you accept insurance for services?
We accept insurance for lactation consulting (Aetna, Anthem, United, BCBS). Other services accept HSA/FSA cards or provide receipts for reimbursement.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Wake, Durham, Orange, Alamance, Person, Johnston, and Lee counties, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities.
Do you support all types of births?
Yes, we support all birth plans, including vaginal, cesarean, and home births, with nonjudgmental, client-led care.
Are doulas available 24/7?
Our doulas provide on-call support for labor and postpartum needs, ensuring availability when clients need us most.
Can partners be involved during doula support?
Absolutely! We encourage partner participation, offering guidance to enhance their role in the birthing person’s support system.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual lactation consultations and initial meetings to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
