Lansing Mom’s Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum

By
Katie Jones
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Pregnancy and Postpartum, the days can be filled with joy, excitement, exhaustion, and more as you grow your family. You may be needing resources, wondering what’s next, or where to turn? We’re here for you!

We’ve curated this guide with the new Mama in mind. Our goal is to connect you to local businesses and practitioners who will help make your transition into motherhood, or into a growing family, as stress free as possible.

As always we want to thank our partners for making the guide to pregnancy + postpartum possible. Thank you to Douglas J Salon + Spa, Michigan Family Doulas, Cultivating Connections and Dr. Sarah McKaig for making this guide possible.

 

Douglas J

Douglas J Salon and Spa

Welcome to motherhood! As you care for your new baby, it’s essential to prioritize self-care too. At Douglas J Salon and MedSpa, we offer the perfect sanctuary for new moms to unwind, rejuvenate, and rediscover their sense of self.

Indulge in our soothing pre and postnatal massages to relax and recharge. Ready to revive your vibrant hair and glowing skin? Our team of skilled Estheticians and Stylists, many of whom are moms themselves, understand your needs and are here to help.

Whether you’re preparing for newborn photos or simply need some “me time,” we have you covered.

Consider adding a Douglas J gift card to your registry, allowing loved ones to contribute to your pampering experience. Book your appointment today and treat yourself to the postpartum bliss you deserve at Douglas J Salon and MedSpa. Plus, Lansing Mom’s Members receive 10% off any MedSpa service after the baby is born!

Michigan Family Doulas

Michigan Family Doulas stands out for its evidence-based approach to supporting new and expecting families. With a team of certified birth, postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists, they offer compassionate care that is tailored to the unique needs of each family. Their services extend across various cities in Michigan, ensuring that no matter where you are, you can experience the ‘doula magic’ that comes from having a knowledgeable companion by your side during one of life’s most transformative journeys.

Michigan Family Doulas is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula Agency. They provide skilled and compassionate care for new families, assisting with all things newborn care, physical & emotional support and guidance as you transition to life as a parent, even if this is your fifth baby! 
You can check them out on Instagram, Facebook and their website for more information.

Mother & Earth Kids

Mother & Earth Kids is the place to start your universal baby gift registry. Let us help you choose the right gear for your growing family. When you come to Mother & Earth Kids our gear specialists will work with you to choose the car seat, stroller, and other gear that will fit just what your family needs. Purchasing from Mother and Earth brings peace of mind as we support you through the life of your gear. Don’t forget to join our rewards program for money back on each dollar spent. Also, our gift registry is universal, meaning, you can easily add items from any other store or website to ensure you are prepared for your little one. Let’s get started. We can’t wait to meet you!

Check out the website, Instagram and Facebook for more Mother & Earth Kids!

Dr. Sarah McKaig

Pelvic and Beyond Specialized Physical Therapy is here to help you return to yourself through compassion and education. Dr. Sarah McKaig offers in home pelvic floor physical therapy from a certified specialist in network with major insurances. While we can treat the whole body, we specialize in addressing pelvic pain, incontinence and the pregnant person before, during and afterwards. Dr McKaig graduated from the University of Michigan Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2014 and has been treating patients of a wide variety of problems with confidence and compassion ever since. Return to or begin pain free intercourse through education and muscle stretches. No longer need pads for leaks again! Connect with Pelvic and Beyond Specialized Physical Therapy through the website. 

Cultivating Connections

Cultivating Connections Counseling is a private practice that provides individual and couples counseling to serve women, partners and couples through the journey of pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood. At CCC, Dr. Rachel Brejcha specializes in perinatal mental health, anxiety + depression, OCD, grief and loss, and trauma. She is also trained in EMDR to help clients work through the distress associated with traumatic experiences. CCC accepts some insurance, private pay and HSA/FSA. You can connect with Rachel on her website or on Instagram.

Sparrow

Sparrow

Lansing Mom is grateful for our continued partnership with Sparrow. We encourage you to visit the Sparrow Website to view a multitude of resources for Pregnancy + Postpartum. As our relationship continues with Sparrow we will continue to bring you more and more resources for whole family care. Please check out the following resources for Moms in partnership with Sparrow.

Other Resources

There are SO MANY resources for Moms in the Greater Lansing Area. We encourage you to take a look through these other amazing local spots that are here to support you through your journey into motherhood.

Lansing Mom strives to provide up-to-date information for our community. If you would like to be part of our Pregnancy + Postpartum Guide please email [email protected]

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