Building the Village: Finding Community in Motherhood with MESH moms
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Building the Village: Finding Community in Motherhood with MESH moms

MESH moms was created to help women feel more connected and supported through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. In this installment of our Building the Village series, we talk with co-founders Martina and Juliana about creating real-life community for moms navigating the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

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Building the Village: Infant Feeding and Lactation Support with Abby B SLP
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Building the Village: Infant Feeding and Lactation Support with Abby B SLP

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Abby B SLP, a Speech Language Pathologist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Infant Feeding Specialist supporting families through breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, tongue ties, NICU transitions, and early infant feeding concerns.

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Building the Village: Holistic Birth and Postpartum Support with Sarah Shugar Doula
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Building the Village: Holistic Birth and Postpartum Support with Sarah Shugar Doula

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Sarah Shugar, a holistic, full-spectrum doula supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Through individualized prenatal preparation, embodied labor support, and nurturing fourth-trimester care, Sarah helps parents feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported during one of life’s most transformative seasons.

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Building the Village: Pelvic Health and Postpartum Recovery with Kemper Pelvic Physio
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Building the Village: Pelvic Health and Postpartum Recovery with Kemper Pelvic Physio

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Megan Beach-Gomes of Kemper Pelvic Physio, a pelvic health physical therapist supporting individuals through pregnancy preparation and postpartum recovery. With a whole-body, inclusive approach, Megan helps clients understand their changing bodies, reduce discomfort, and return to movement with confidence and strength.

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Building the Village: Atlanta Postpartum Doula Support and Nourishment with Genesis Doula Services
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Building the Village: Atlanta Postpartum Doula Support and Nourishment with Genesis Doula Services

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Tess, founder of Genesis Doula Services, who offers personalized postpartum support through in-home visits, virtual care, and nourishing meals. Her work helps new families feel rested, confident, and deeply cared for during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions.

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Building the Village: Coworking, Childcare, and Community at Heinsch House
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Building the Village: Coworking, Childcare, and Community at Heinsch House

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Selina Wiggins, founder of Heinsch House, Atlanta’s first coworking space with on-site childcare for children under 3. Heinsch House gives working parents the structure, support, and flexibility to stay close to their babies without stepping away from their careers.

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Building the Village: Community, Connection, and Parenthood with Peri
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Building the Village: Community, Connection, and Parenthood with Peri

In this Building the Village feature, we’re highlighting Niki High, co-founder of Peri, an intentionally designed parenting community in Atlanta. From prenatal education to new parent play circles and relaxed socials, Peri helps families feel more supported, connected, and less alone during the early years of parenthood.

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Building the Village: Supporting Body Image & Food Freedom with The Caring Shop
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Building the Village: Supporting Body Image & Food Freedom with The Caring Shop

This week, we’re honored to feature Carli Packard, LPC, a mental health therapist and the founder of The Caring Shop, who offers virtual support to moms navigating body image struggles and disordered eating in pregnancy and postpartum. Through trauma-informed care, intuitive eating work, and specialized training in eating disorders, Carli helps clients quiet the “food noise,” release pressure to bounce back, and reconnect with their bodies from a place of trust and compassion.

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