Carson Meyer is a true birth angel. She is a birth doula, DONA certified, and a birth photographer, from Malibu, California. She is deeply dedicated to supporting parents through a healthy and peaceful pregnancy, birth and post-partum period, in the environment that best suits their needs.

A birth doula is a trained professional who supports parents through pregnancy, birth and the initial postpartum period to help them achieve a healthy and satisfying birth experience. A birth doula works closely with clients throughout their pregnancy to help them to prepare for birth through educational resources. During labor, a doula is present either at home, hospital or birthing center to provide physical and emotional support in a non-medical capacity. Doulas also act as an advocate in the birth space to promote a safe and comfortable birth environment.

Beyond her work as a doula, Carson also has an all natural and sustainable skincare line called C & The Moon. Her body scrub is one of the most delicious things we’ve ever experienced, and makes you smell like a vanilla sugar cookie. Her candle, similar to the scrub scent, fills your room with magic. We highly suggest you get these beautiful and thoughtful offerings.

With the onset of Covid and all of the changes it has brought on, Carson has created a beautiful online offering for expecting mamas. Growing Together is an intimate virtual circle for pregnant people interested in building community while deepening their knowledge around birth. This 12 session interactive circle covers topics such as healthy pregnancy practices for mind & body, childbirth education, tools for preparing for a hospital or home birth, comfort measures in labor, postpartum preparation and more. She offers weekly emails full of recipes, journaling prompts, expert advice and evidence based information. This class is open to mamas to be at any stage of pregnancy. The sessions she leads not only offer you invaluable knowledge for birth and beyond, but also offer an intimate community of mamas to lean on.

All of you expecting mamas out there, seek out Carson as a glowy resource to make your pregnancy even more magical and special in every way. She is offering 2 upcoming circles — one in October 2020 and another in January 2021 — so definitely jump on them :)

Carson Meyer // www.carson-meyer.com

NAME:

Carson Meyer

PROFESSION:

Birth Doula & Founder of C & The Moon

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?

Malibu, CA

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

Topanga, CA

WHEN YOU’RE EATING HEALTHY, WHAT IS A TYPICAL…

BREAKFAST: Two eggs over easy, sauerkraut, avocado & pastured bacon
LUNCH: Leftover protein and a big salad
DINNER: Wild Salmon & Veggies
SNACK: Smoothie Bowl w/ frozen berries, collagen, colostrum, raw kefir, avocado and granola

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS/RESTAURANTS TO EAT HEALTHY?

Honey Hi, Marvin, Erewhon, Amara Kitchen

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDULGENCE?

Coffeeeeeeeeeeeeee and cookies

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS/RESTAURANTS TO INDULGE?

Night Market & Soregashi Sushi

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR LAST MEAL ON EARTH?

Oh man. That’s so hard!!!! Maybe a chocolate souffle with whipped crème

WHAT IS THE BEST DISH YOU COOK/ YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE?

I am not much of a cook but I love the Nourishing Traditions cook book.

WHERE DO YOU GROCERY SHOP?

Canyon Gourmet, Farmers Market & my mama’s garden

TOP 3 ITEMS YOU ALWAYS HAVE IN YOUR KITCHEN?

Grass Fed Butter, Raw Cultured Cream, Homemade bone broth

WHAT IS YOUR FITNESS REGIMEN? (how often & what you do)

Lots of hiking & yoga (Buti Yoga too!). I try to move at least once a day!

WHAT IS YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE? (products, facials, etc)

I am a minimalist. Malibu Made Body Scrub , Magnesium Salt Baths for body. Living Libations face oil and the occasional Vanessa Hernandez Facials

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE MAKEUP/NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS?

C & The Moon Malibu Made Body Scrub , Iris & Romeo , Saie Beauty, Mutha, Living Libations & Dr Rogers

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT 3 PRODUCTS WOULD YOU TAKE WITH YOU?

C & The Moon Malibu Made Body Scrub Living Libations Breast Massage Oil Rauah Hair Mask

WHAT PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY/HEALTH/FITNESS/SPIRITUAL GURUS DO YOU SWEAR BY?

Phil Stutz, Aviva Rom, Dr Mark Hyman, Alisa Vitti, Natasha Campbel-McBride, Erica Chidi Cohen, Haize Hawke, Rudolph Steiner, Lori Bregman

TOP 3 FAVORITE SONGS?

-Jesse by Carly Simon -Strawberry Blond by Ron Sexsmith -Millions of Miles by Johnathan Rice

MOST-WATCHED MOVIE?

It’s a Wonderful Life

MOST LIFE-CHANGING BOOK?

Having Faith by Sandra Steingraber

FAVORITE SHOPS/BOUTIQUES?

Moona Star, Violet Grey, Botanical Bazaar, Shabby Chic & Detox Market, The Well Refillery in Topanga

COOLEST PLACE YOU’VE EVER VISITED?

Kenya

FAVORITE HOTELS?

Bowery Hotel

MOST PROFOUND HEALING EXPERIENCE YOU’VE EVER HAD?

Healing my Eczema with the GAPS Protocol

WHO ARE YOUR MOST TRUSTED HEALERS?

Elouise Buckner (Hydrocolon Therapy) Jessica Silver (Somatic Therapist) & Aleks Evanguelidi (Midwife)

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LEARNING EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD TO FACE AND WHAT DID YOU TAKE AWAY FROM IT?

More often than not the learning experiences I am faced with teach me that you don’t have power over other peoples decisions in life. You can only control your reaction to it and the way you choose to live your own life.

DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.

Getting to spend time in the ocean, eating yummy food, being in nature, sex, working with my doula clients, laughing with friends and an outdoor bath!