The Creative Series : Carson Meyer — C & the Moon
Carson is an actor, birth doula, and founder of C & The Moon — the Malibu made body scrub that we’re all pretty obsessed with.
In her q+a, she shares the inspiration behind her becoming a doula, her passion for supporting women + mothers, why she created C and the Moon, and the importance of connecting with our bodies and nurturing ourselves.
“When a mother gives birth she gives birth to a new life and a new mother. There is such a profound physical and emotional transformation that takes place after birth. Postpartum support and nourishment is crucial for a mothers physical and mental health. A well supported mother is the greatest gift you can give a new baby. “
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We’d love to hear about your background and your work supporting pregnant people as a doula. What led you to this work?
The first time I ever saw footage of unscripted birth was in the documentary “The Business of Being Born”. I watched it as a sophomore at New York University and I was completely overwhelmed with emotion. Up until that moment I had only been exposed to Hollywood’s terrifying portrayal of birth that always seemed to take the power away from the woman and put it into the hands of a doctor. I was moved to tears by the sheer strength of the female body and the triumphant emotional transformation of the mother. I also cried because I was angry to learn that hospitals were profiting from unnecessary intervention and perpetuating the stigma of birth as an illness. It broke my heart to learn how the medical system has treated women over the past century. I met a midwife in 2016 and was enamored by her work. She inspired me to take a doula training course at Bini Birth. I have been supporting parents through pregnancy, birth and postpartum ever since!
How does that fit into your creation of C & The Moon?
C & The Moon was greatly inspired by my work as a doula and my passion for environmental health. I wanted to create a product that not only makes people feel good, but one that steers clear of hormone disrupting chemicals that can cause harm to our bodies and the environment. Working with mothers and babies, I get to witness the incredible wisdom of the skin and how readily it absorbs information from the environment around us — for better or for worse.
What was your motivation behind creating environmentally considerate skincare?
I believe that the way we care for mothers and mother earth are directly connected.
We’re so excited to have C & The Moon in this postpartum kit. Why is the scrub a perfect gift?
It can be hard for new moms to find time for self care. I love the idea of The Malibu Made Body Scrub being a part of a simple relaxing ritual that reminds mamas (and all of us) to connect with our bodies and nurture ourselves as we would a baby. Plus skin plays a huge role in detoxification and nervous system rebalancing after birth.
Our brands have a collective goal of supporting the postpartum experience. Can you speak more to the importance of supporting postpartum people?
When a mother gives birth she gives birth to a new life and a new mother. There is such a profound physical and emotional transformation that takes place after birth. Postpartum support and nourishment is crucial for a mothers physical and mental health. A well supported mother is the greatest gift you can give a new baby.
Do you have any favorite or go-to gifts for loved ones?
In addition to The Malibu Made Body Scrub, I love to give a great book, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry or a massage!
Has there been a gift that’s left a particularly lasting memory on you? Either something you gave or received.
Handmade gifts always hold a special place in my heart!