Bringing a baby home is supposed to be one of the most joyful moments in a woman’s life—but for many new moms, especially first-time and teen moms, those first weeks can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. The truth is simple: while the baby receives plenty of attention, the mother’s needs often slip through the cracks.
That gap is real. And it’s why wrap-around postpartum services matter.
When a System Leaves Moms Behind
New moms—regardless of age—are navigating a physical recovery, a total lifestyle shift, and a tidal wave of new emotions. But teen moms in particular often face that journey without the support networks other women might have: stable housing, transportation, meal support, or experienced family members who can step in.
In those early weeks, even the most “basic” tasks can feel impossible:
- Preparing meals
- Keeping up with small household chores
- Staying on top of the baby’s needs
- Managing their own rest and recovery
Without help, exhaustion takes over. And when moms don’t get rest, support, or encouragement, both mom and baby feel the effects.
The Heart Behind Not Forgotten Home Care
This is exactly the gap that Not Forgotten Home Care was created to fill. Its founder, Makita Phillips, knows the experience firsthand. As a former teen mom herself, she lived the struggle of trying to care for her newborn while wrestling with fatigue, fear, and the pressure to “figure it all out” alone.
Makita saw what too many people miss: postpartum moms don’t just need checkups—they need care.
Her model brings a CNA-informed, caregiver-style approach into the home to support moms in the most practical ways possible. From light chores to food prep to simple companionship, her team offers what every new mother deserves but not every mother receives: someone to carry the load with her. Someone to help make space for rest. Someone to help her build a routine instead of drowning in one.
Her work doesn’t replace medical care—it wraps around it, filling the everyday gaps that make or break a mom’s wellbeing.
A Voice That Inspires Women to Rise
Makita is not only a caregiver—she’s a writer and an encourager. Her latest book, The Exit Plan, challenges women to take ownership of their future, embrace responsibility, and pursue the goals that help them break cycles and build new paths.
She often leads her writing and talks with the phrase: “Teen Mom to CEO—every brave mama has an exit plan.”
It’s more than a slogan. It’s a testimony of grit, vision, and hope.
Join Us at the 2026 Women’s Summit
We are honored to welcome Makita as the keynote speaker for our 2026 Women’s Summit on May 8th on the Moultrie Square. Her insight, her story, and her heart for women will set the tone for a day dedicated to resilience, empowerment, and support.
At Hope House, we champion wrap-around care because moms deserve more than survival. They deserve to thrive. Makita’s work is a living example of what’s possible when someone steps in, sees a need, and builds a solution that changes lives.
Join us at the 2026 Women’s Summit on May 8th at Moultrie Square to meet Makita in person, hear the full story behind Not Forgotten Home Care, and get your copy of The Exit Plan signed.