The Fertile Ground Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for and supporting women and families battling infertility. Infertility is impacting families all across the world and we are here to help provide resources and support through advocating, educating, and grant assistance. Providing engagement and support locally and around the country with the establishment of Chapters that will allow a more intimate setting to address the mental, physical, and emotional impacts of infertility.

By creating a village of support for our local children in foster care and those caring for them, Foster Village Charlotte meets urgent needs, provides educational and emotional support, and advocates for lasting change in the welfare system. We exist to stabilize foster families, leading to better retention of high quality homes and a decrease in disruptions for children that yields increased attachment and healthier long term outcomes.

Galia is a wife, mother of three, an early childhood educator who has worked for the past 21 years in different preschool settings of infant /toddler rooms, and a CAPPA certified postpartum doula. Accompanying a close friend during her postpartum days made Galia realize that many new parents in the Charlotte area may lack the opportunity to have an empathetic, non judgmental, supportive individual present during that first crucial period. That resulted in her career change. Her professional knowledge and experience in early childhood education, professional training in postpartum care and support, makes her the perfect person for you to have by your side after bringing home your baby. Description of services offered:
*Mother and family care - Helping struggling mothers and families in the early days and weeks of having a newborn.
My first priority is to hold the mom, when everyone else wants to hold the baby. Helping her heal and rest while providing emotional support, newborn care, light household keeping and nourishment for the whole family.
*Postpartum belly binding
*Meal prep
Areas served: Greater Charlotte area
Trainings/Certifications:
*CPR - American heart association
*SIDS- NC DCDEE *Postpartum doula CPD - CAPPA
*Maternal mental health certification- through postpartum support international.
*Postpartum belly binding (bengkung)

I walk with parents through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss—offering grounded, heartfelt, effective therapy that honors the complexity of becoming (or trying to become) a parent.
In person servies in Cornelius, NC, as well as telehealth

Pilates is a great resource for both pre and postnatal mamas. Here is a few ways Pilates can help: 1. Pelvic floor connections and strengthing are a part of the work in Pilates. 2. Pilates strengthens posture issues resulting from during and after pregnancy, 3. Exercise lifts moods and can benefit those suffering from postpartum depression. 4. My private studio allows for new moms to bring baby along for a session if necessary and not have to worry about disturbing other clients.

For individuals who are not in crisis but need real-time support and assistance for maternal mental health conditions. Provides free, confidential mental health support. Pregnant people, moms, and new parents can call or text any time, every day.

Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many years, you will learn the modifications needed to keep your yoga practice safe yet dynamic throughout all trimesters. Prenatal yoga helps mentally and physically prepare the body for childbirth and postpartum recovery.

Support groups are provided at no cost to NICU parents before, during and after their NICU stay. Groups are available in both English and Spanish. We currently host groups for:

NICU Moms currently in the NICU
NICU Moms graduated from the NICU
NICU Parents (current and graduate)
Black NICU Parents
High-Risk Pregnancy
Military NICU Families
Bereaved Parents

I provide individual and couples counseling to assist all types of families to address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, marital strain, parenting, career stress, trauma, and grief. I have extensive experience aiding people with various ways to create a family including adoption, surrogacy, IVF, and single motherhood by choice. Together we will challenge outdated values and beliefs, identify negative thought patterns and behaviors, learn skills to promote positive and effective ways of thinking and confront and overcome fears. I believe that you are already whole, just needing support to uncover your strength and intuition to stand in your power.

I provide mental health counseling services and support for women and families dealing with perinatal adjustment issues, birth trauma, and postpartum depression.