Marsha's Story: Why Cater to Mom Exists

Hello, I'm Marsha, Founder and CEO of Cater to Mom. I spent my entire pregnancy preparing for my baby to arrive, but it never occurred to me to prepare for postpartum care. When I had my first baby, I remember leaving the hospital with a bag full of baby products and helpful resources on how to take care of my little one. We got home, got the baby settled, and within a few hours my body began to ache. I was swollen everywhere and leaking all over the place. I went to look in the hospital bag to see what I should do to take care of myself. To my surprise and chagrin, the only thing I could find was a squirt bottle, adult diapers, and some fishnet underwear. There were absolutely no instructions on how to care for myself, and I had absolutely no clue what to do.

Two months into my postpartum journey I began to experience feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, and simply not feeling worthy of being a mom. I was afraid to talk to anyone for fear of being judged by the thoughts I was having. It was truly through prayer and taking daily walks alone that over time I started to feel better and confident in being a mom. I did not realize until years later that I had suffered through postpartum depression.

I strongly believe that every mother needs regular, on-going information; mental, emotional, and spiritual support; proper rest and nourishment, and, most of all, compassionate companionship and encouragement. This is why I started Cater to Mom. I wanted moms to know they are not alone in their postpartum journey. Postpartum has no timeline, and I am thankful for the opportunity to cater to the needs of moms postpartum and beyond.

The Mission: Bringing Back the Fourth Trimester

Cater to Mom's mission is simple: to bring back the Fourth Trimester. Postpartum is real and moms need the support now more than ever. The brand holds a deep conviction that when a mother's needs are met, the whole family benefits. Every box, every product selection, and every customer interaction reflects this belief.

Thoughtfully Curated, Every Month

Each monthly box contains 5 to 7 full-size products that are organic, toxin-free, and carefully chosen to support postpartum healing and mental wellness. Boxes are themed around specific aspects of the recovery journey, from rest and relaxation to breathwork and reconnection. Every subscription is customized based on the mom's birth plan and feeding method, and Marsha and her team are known for going above and beyond to personalize boxes when a subscriber's circumstances change. Customers consistently describe the unboxing experience as feeling seen, supported, and celebrated.

More Than a Subscription Box

In addition to the monthly subscription, Cater to Mom offers a Deluxe Postpartum Care Box for one-time gifting, a Cater to Dad Box honoring the support partners who show up for their families, and Mommy's Rainy Days, a children's book about postpartum that bridges the gap between a mother's experience and her children's understanding of it. Corporate gifting is also available for companies that want to support their employees through the postpartum period in a meaningful way.