CLT Ballantyne–SouthPark corridor Postpartum Pod - Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Babies

For babies born between December 2025 and March 2026. 

A small-group program that provides guidance, connection, and support during the postpartum period — combining expert insight with a strong sense of community for new moms.

Postpartum Pods are limited to 10 mom/baby pairs and are facilitated by an experienced Postpartum Doula and different subject matter experts.

Postpartum Pods create an intimate cohort of mothers with same-age babies. You’ll get specific guidance around developmental milestones, regulating your baby’s sleep routine, breast and bottle feeding, separation anxiety, maternal identity, and so much more! The most valuable benefit of our Postpartum Pods may simply be being seen by others going through this exciting but at times overwhelming phase of life and developing strong bonds with other moms... But you’ll also learn how to mindfully navigate the first few months of your child’s life, as well as gain resources to help you and your little one develop ongoing confidence and joy.

You will also be able to join our Pod-only WhatsApp group. Within this group, you’ll connect with the other pod participants and our Postpartum doula, receiving ongoing advice and unwavering support throughout the pod’s duration. Even after your pod concludes, this platform remains accessible, fostering ongoing connections with fellow moms.

Meeting dates:

Every Friday for 6 weeks: March 20, 27, and April 3, 17, 24, and May 1.

Your pod will be led by:

Taylor Focht from Mama Bear & Newborn Care:

Taylor is the founder of Mama Bear & Newborn Care and has been a Newborn and Postpartum Night Nurse for over five years. Originally from Pennsylvania, she worked as a Pediatric LPN before relocating with her family to North Carolina in 2019.

She discovered her true calling in postpartum care and is passionate about helping parents build confidence, understanding, and practical skills during the newborn stage. Through her work, Taylor aims to support families in achieving both rest and recovery while providing the knowledge and reassurance they need to meet their baby’s needs with confidence.

Your other expert speakers are:

Rachael Anastasio Collins, BSN, RN, IBCLC from Milked Lactation

Rachael is a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over a decade of experience supporting families through their breastfeeding journeys. After years working as an in-patient IBCLC in the Greater Charlotte area—and previously as a mother/baby RN and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor in Chicago—she founded Milked Lactation Services, LLC in 2018.

Her passion for lactation care grew from both personal experience and professional frustration at the lack of meaningful breastfeeding support for new parents. Drawing on her deep knowledge, hands-on expertise, and her own experiences nursing three children, Rachel approaches each family with empathy, humor, and unwavering dedication. She lives in Stallings, NC, with her husband, three kids, and a lively household of pets.

Dr. Brenda Gajowski, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of She Thrives

Dr. Brenda Gajowski, the owner of She Thrives Physical Therapy and Wellness, is a physical therapist who focuses on women’s health in the prenatal and postpartum period, and throughout the journey of motherhood.  She works with moms who are recovering from birth, pain, or injury, or those who are just searching for optimal health and better movement.  She helps women heal, reconnect with their bodies, and return to the activities they love without pain, leaking, or instability.  She also specializes in manual therapy to relieve tension patterns and re-balance the core and pelvis.

Stacia Marcellin from Resilient Living

Stacia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate and serious about Women's Mental Health. As a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she cares about the well-being of families and community. Additionally, she is an advocate for holistic well-being. 

Policies

Participants Must:

• Have recently welcomed a child into their life

• Drop ins are not available

Payment/refund policy: At MESH moms we recognize that life happens, plans change. If you need to cancel for any reason, up to 2 weeks before your scheduled class, we will issue you a full refund minus a 10% admin fee. Due to our commitment to promoting community and ensuring small class sizes, no other refunds are possible.

Promotional codes: Must be used at checkout. We are unable to provide retroactive discounts.

Holidays: No classes held on most major federal holidays. If there is another religious holiday that prohibits attendance, we are happy to explore pro-rating the session in advance of the start date.