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Who We Are
WELCOME
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Bump Birth & Beyond​
We are a trusted local resource for
new and expectant families across the
NC counties of Cumberland, Harnett,
Johnston, Sampson, Wake & Wayne.
Our office is conveniently located
in the center of these counties at
51 Pump Station Road, Erwin, NC.
We operate by appointment ONLY.
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Bump Birth & Beyond provides
personalized, evidence-based
lactation support tailored to your
unique feeding goals and challenges.
Owned by Karen Tart and Tara Matney,
Bump Birth & Beyond passionately
educates, encourages, and equips
parents from pregnancy through the
early weeks and months of parenting.
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Whether you're attending prenatal
classes, seeking lactation support,
navigating breastfeeding challenges,
or utilizing our doula services, our goal
is to provide a nurturing and steady
presence during this life-changing
period of your life. It is the goal of
Bump Birth & Beyond
to empower you with knowledge,
so that you're prepared and
confident as you embrace the joys
of becoming a new parent.​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​Breastfeeding Support is Crucial
Lactation Support
Prenatal and Postpartum
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Many insurance plans cover the
cost of lactation consultations,
so be sure to check the link
below to see if you're covered.
If you need to pay out of pocket,
we will provide a paid invoice
and a superbill for you to
file for reimbursement.
https://go.lactationnetwork.com/BumpBirth&BeyondLLC​
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​Knowledge Boosts Confidence
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Prenatal Classes (4)
Breastfeeding 101
Childbirth
Newborn Care
Birth Planning: Know Your Options
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Our small group classes are usually held on Thursday evenings! Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis, Each class costs $65 per class, per couple. If you're interested in or want to learn more about our prenatal classes, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information!​
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Guidance from Pregnancy & Beyond​​
Doula Services
Labor/Birth and Postpartum​​​
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​We provide labor/birth support
at the following NC hospitals:​
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Cape Fear Valley, Fayetteville
UNC Health Johnston, Clayton
UNC Health Johnston, Goldsboro
UNC Health Johnston, Smithfield
UNC Health, Wayne
UNC Rex, Holly Springs
UNC Rex, Raleigh
WakeMed, Cary
WakeMed, Raleigh Main​​​
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*2025 BIRTHS ARE BOOKED
If your due date is in 2026,
and you're interested in a doula interview please contact us ASAP!
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Lactation Support
Prenatal & Postnatal
We specialize in providing expert, personalized lactation support tailored to your unique infant feeding journey. Our dedicated team is here to assist you with everything from prenatal preparation to overcoming challenges such as painful latches, poor weigh gain, managing your milk supply as you transition back to work and more! With our guidance on latch positioning, bottle feeding, and weaning, you can trust us to enhance your breastfeeding experience with professionalism and care.
Prenatal Classes
Pregnancy is a time that is filled with joy, excitement, and plenty of questions. Prenatal classes are the perfect way to prepare for labor, birth, and the journey beyond! Gain evidence-based answers to your questions, along with practical tips to help you feel confident and empowered as you step into parenthood. BOOK YOUR CLASSES today and get prepared for the beautiful chapter ahead! Classes are only $65 per couple, per class.
Breastfeeding 101, Childbirth,
Newborn Care & Know Your Options
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Our doulas are trained, certified, and experienced in both birth and postpartum care. We provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. Specializing in proven techniques to shorten labor and ease discomfort, our doulas help reduce fear and anxiety — so you can feel calm, confident, and supported throughout your journey. We’re also skilled in identifying potential challenges and helping you create practical strategies to navigate them, ensuring you feel empowered and prepared every step of the way.
Doula Services
Birth/Labor & Postpartum
More About Our Services
What Clients Are Saying
Ashley Geer
Cameron, NC
REVIEW FOR LACTATION SUPPORT
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"Tara and Karen are the best!
I suffer from mental health issues and my supply was low due to stress and postpartum, but
these ladies were extremely
kind, understanding, and accommodating. They go above
and beyond and I would recommend their services to all moms. Hope to get to use their doula services for my next baby!"
Kasie Thomas
Dunn, NC
REVIEW FOR LACTATION SUPPORT
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"After a difficult breastfeeding experience with my first son, I knew I wanted to gain more education and also hire a team of lactation consultants to assist me with breastfeeding my second son.
Tara and Karen were truly an answer to prayer. Through their in home consultation/coaching and
relentless encouragement, I am successfully on week two of exclusively breastfeeding my son! I can confidently say I would not have made it this far without them. The services they provide are invaluable for mothers
who long to breastfeed. What
a blessing to have Tara and Karen helping mothers in our community!
I highly recommend hiring
Bump Birth & Beyond!"
Mackenzie Duke
Benson, NC
REVIEW FOR LACTATION SUPPORT​
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"I initially called Tara and Karen to help me transition from exclusively breastfeeding to pumping as I return to work. Not only did they do that, but they gave me priceless tips and were very diligent about following up. While they were here, they were very attentive to baby and were looking for any way they could help...even things I did not think of. Would definitely recommend!"
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Kelsy Moore
Dunn, NC
REVIEW FOR LACTATION SUPPORT
& DOULA SERVICES
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"Initially, we signed up for a lactation consultation prior to birth, at this meeting we fell in love with Tara and Karen. They were able to make it work to be our doulas as we were late to the game to get that set up. I had a goal to give birth completely naturally but was not opposed to using medication, if necessary. These ladies helped empower my husband and I to go through the entire process unmedicated with our healthy baby boy. They are such a dynamic duo who perfectly compliment each other in their knowledge and expertise. If you are even thinking about hiring doulas set up a meeting and you won't be disappointed! I know we will one day for baby #2, I can't imagine going through it without them!"
Keri Johnson
Clayton, NC
REVIEW FOR PRENATAL CLASSES,
DOULA SERVICES &
LACTATION SUPPORT
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"My husband and I loved working with Tara and Karen from
prenatal classes through birth and postpartum. They're both very attentive, kind, and willing to help whenever we needed it! Having had an unexpected c-section,
it was great to have their support while in the hospital. I can never thank them enough!
We'd highly recommend
Bump Birth and Beyond and hope to see them again in the future with another bundle of joy!"
What Other Clients Are Saying
Lauren Harmon
Benson, NC
REVIEW FOR LACTATION SUPPORT
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"I had reoccurring clogs, which led to mastitis twice and I was only 3 months PP. Tara and Karen gave me great advice to get rid of the clog and ways to prevent clogs and mastitis again. I was resized and matched correctly. They were both very knowledgeable and provided advice for me prior to the consultation. I felt extremely comfortable with them and
they are WONDERFUL!!!"