Peyton Littlejohn's Baby Registry

Many women choose to have a doula present to coach and advocate for them during at-home and hospital births. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during and, after childbirth. Doulas provide invaluable comfort to all family members, in addition to the mother. Research has shown that having a doula’s support during—and leading up to—childbirth can result in better outcomes for both mom and baby.

No one deserves a massage more than an expectant or new mom. Fertility, prenatal and postpartum bodywork has a number of benefits including relaxation, stress and pain relief, reduced swelling, increased blood flow, immunity, and better sleep.

Parenting was never meant to be done alone. Babysitters, nannies, mother’s helpers, and daycare provide additional care, support, and safety for families. Parents juggle a lot these days—access to quality childcare is often what makes it all possible.

Yoga and pilates are non-impact fitness methods that are safe to practice with a prenatal focus. While prenatal yoga is a gentle and low impact practice, it offers physical and mental benefits like improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, back pain relief, and more. Pilates increases strength and muscle tone that help with muscle preparation for labor and delivery.

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and acupressure mobilize the body’s life energy for healing and wellness. This holistic therapy is known to help ease a number of common perinatal pains, stresses, and discomforts—and even improve fertility outcomes. Many women look to these therapies during their perinatal years for regular health maintenance in addition to treatment of common issues.

Baby nurses help new parents understand their new baby's needs and how to care for them. They teach new tasks like swaddling, breastfeeding, infant sleep, bathing, and other aspects of newborn care. Through specialized training and caring support, they provide education and an extra set of hands during the transition to parenthood. Many new families utilize aby nurses in the overnight hours, so the new parents can rest assured their baby is looked after while they get much-needed sleep.

Whether it’s choosing a prenatal vitamin, ensuring you’re taking in enough iron, or keeping up with the caloric demands of breastfeeding, a mother’s food intake is an important part of her wellness journey. A registered dietitian (R.D.) provides advice, support, and guidance around nutrition as needs change.