Local Resources in Upstate, SC

Birth/Breastfeeding Photographer:  Jen Conway Photography, Kaitlyn Waters, Leslie Lowe of Green & Grey and Kimberly Chu are all photographers I’ve worked with. Find the style that matches you!

Newborn Photographer:  Life Prints by Tracie  Check out my newborn photos.  My Heart’s Desire Photography is also amazing!

Massage:  Blissful Massage Therapy.  I saw Natalie several times during my own pregnancy and she is incredibly skilled.  Not only did she nurture my body, she nurtured my spirit.  I also love the care with which she selects the products she uses.  Hoorah for no parabens!

Chiropractor: Jared Dreckman is located in Simpsonville.  Chelsea Rainey, Jenny Malkiel, Jenna Titcombe, and Megan Martin are in Greenville.  Amber Davis is in Easley. Brian and Sam Curtis are located on the Hwy 11/TR side of town. All are certified in the Webster Technique for pregnancy and are excellent with babies.

Certified Professional Midwife for Homebirth Care:  Find a list of licensed midwives here.

Certified Nurse Midwife for Homebirth/Well Woman Care: Paris Mountain Midwifery or Genesis Birth and Wellness. 

Birth Centers: Genesis Birth and Wellness and Labors of Love

Hospital Midwife:  Greenville Midwifery Care offers amazing care at Greenville Memorial Hospital. They even offer a waterbirth option! Their statistics for vaginal birth and VBAC are fantastic.

Pediatric Care: While I realize Abbeville is a drive, you might find it worth it to see (or telehealth), pediatric nurse practitioner and CNM, Keisha Lockhart, at Afterbirth. We seriously need more practices like this one!

Postpartum Support:  Are you struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, baby blues or other challenges? Reproductive Journey Counseling and Support have a variety of services available.

Playgroup:  Hike It Baby offers multiple hikes per week in the upstate ranging from urban strolls to challenging climbs.  They will never leave a hiker behind.

Cloth Diaper Information:  Greenville Cloth Diaper Group offers online support plus buy/sell.

Breastfeeding Support:  Nourish: Integrative Lactation and Wellness offers home or office visits, monthly feed and weighs/support, and breastfeeding classes. Insurance coverage available. Milk and Honey Lactation is located in Travelers Rest and offers home visits for Pickens County families.

Disclosure:  I only make recommendations based on my (or in some cases, my client’s) personal experience with services.  I do not receive anything in return for listing a provider.