Paige and Margaret shared in welcoming my first born child into this world. It was a beautiful peaceful experience in the comfort of my home. Their tender loving care was everything I hoped would accompany a natural labor and delivery. I can't imagine how a clinical environment would have altered my birthing plan. There were no fear based pressures only encouragement and the education of choice. I would recommend Modern Midwifery to every woman creating life. If you want to trust your body to function as it's intended during child birth, learn more about the process, and have a voice with a choice; then these ladies will be a gift in your life that you will always treasure! read more

Margaret's holistic approach was right for me and my family. She understood our concerns and supported our decision to include our son in the birthing experience at Atlanta Birth Center. She helped me prepare. Her info packet was practical and asked concrete questions about pain, coping skills and post-partum issues. I felt comfortable taking her homeopathic recommendations and herbal infusions (yummy Nora tea!) Critically, she was always available for checking in. It was easy to talk with her and I sought her advice about an ongoing problem I experienced with a particular midwife. (Since she both volunteers and gives massages at ABC, she's well-known there and familiar with its routines/rhythms. This put me at ease because I was a new client.) Margaret's post-partum help with tricky nursing issues proved equally invaluable. Margaret's a skilled licensed massage therapist who specializes in Arvigo Maya abdominal work. I was bigger this time around so the last trimester was tough. Having weekly massages in my last month was such a treat. Her massages were restorative, relieved me of the constant pain and worked to center me. The birth of my 2nd son was highly unusual but through the expert knowledge and skills of Margaret and the rest of my birth team, I experienced a safe and empowered natural birth. My son was born at 10 lbs and face first, quite a rare and challenging presentation. His labor was long and slow (3 days). Once we learned his presentation, we required a transfer to the hospital. We all worked together as a team to make his birth go smoothly and safely. Throughout all of this Margaret remained calm, focused on my well-being, supportive of my decisions, patient, positive and helpful. I couldn't have had the beautiful birth that I did without the team that I had. Having Margaret as part of my birth team made for an overall positive pregnancy, birth and post-partum experience. I feel truly blessed. Thank you Margaret! read more

Margaret and Paige were great Although I didn't get to experience a home birth with them because I found out that I was not eligible for home birth due to an old fibroid surgery. They still kept in touch with me and visited me and my baby Leilani in the hospital. They really take pride in what they do and look out for everyone's best interest I would recommend them to anyone who wants a home birth experience and talk others into one read more

Modern Midwifery GA provides exemplary care and support to families. My experience with them was not limited to 15 minute check ups and the birthing process. They were emotional supports for myself and my husband. They were educators and provided clear and updated information that allowed us to make decisions about my health and the first moments of our babies life. We are thrilled to be hiring them again in August. I can't think of a more qualified and supportive practice to have on the journey of my third child. read more

We are so grateful to Paige, Margaret and Madeline for supporting us through pregnancy and the birth of our beautiful daughter. After a less than ideal hospital birthing experience with my first child, I knew I wanted this time to be different. With the care I received during my first pregnancy and birth, I felt scared, uninformed, and disempowered. With the care and support we received from Modern Midwifery this time around, I felt safe, informed, and empowered. Our midwives helped to create an environment that was caring and peaceful, and they inspired me to trust in my own body, strength and abilities. This entire experience has been different in the best of ways, and our daughter's entrance into the world was peaceful, joyous and so full of love. Thank you so much Modern Midwifery; we are forever grateful to each of you! read more

I can't imagine how I would have gotten through my labor without Margaret. Working with her was honestly the best decision I made during my pregnancy! She was such a calming presence throughout the labor process and I felt so cared for in her experienced hands. I spoke with 3 or 4 other doulas during my search, but 5 minutes into the conversation with Margaret, I knew she was the one! I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in a doula and will definitely be using her again if we have another baby. THANK YOU, Margaret! read more

My wife and I had the most amazing experience with Margaret. She was professional, personal and so helpful and supportive through the pregnancy and birth. My wife can't imagine doing this without Margaret. As a chiropractor that specializes in prenatal and pediatrics, I constantly encourage the pregnant moms in my office to hire Margaret as their doula and how crucial it is for their birth and over all experience. There is no doubt that we will hire Margaret for our next pregnancy. Thank you. read more

Margaret was a god-send. I don't know how my husband and I could have gotten through our birth experience without her. From my many prenatal questions to early postpartum support, Margaret was a treasure throughout the entire birth experience. I could not have asked for a better doula for my first birth. She was respectful and compassionate of my and my husband's hopes and fears, and dealt well with the staff of the hospital we birthed at. I'd highly recommend her, and plan to use her again if/when we have a second baby. read more

Margaret was amazing! We had a fairly complicated set of health concerns going into the birth of our second child and Margaret with her background as a midwife and just experience in general kept a calm demeanor throughout it all. This delivery for us was a VBAC and required an induction which was intense... so very much a first labor experience for us. We would have never made it through to the end without her help. She is the perfect mixture between knowing what you need just as you need it, knowing what comes next in the labor process and yet keeping a low key and calming/confident presence throughout. Highly highly recommend her to anyone needing support throughout the process. read more

Everyone should have a Margaret at their birth! Margaret was very calm and that was what we needed most. She made me and my husband feel completely at ease. Margaret knew what to do every step of the way. She made helpful recommendations during pregnancy to keep me healthy. She helped us through labor, giving me tips on how to cope at different stages -- even helping us by phone at all hours of the night. She guided us every step of the way through delivery: her knowledge of when and how to breathe, move, stand, and push made things go more smoothly, and her massage techniques to put pressure in the right places made those last contractions much more comfortable. I'll never forget that it was Margaret who knew to get the midwife because the baby was coming! I know it sounds strange, but we didn't know! After the baby was born, Margaret was so sweet -- my husband was exhausted, so Margaret fed me breakfast while I nursed and bonded with our new baby. She made sure that we were okay before she left, giving me tips on how to make sure that my recovery would progress well. Then about a week later she came by to see how we were doing. She spent some time with us, and gave us some help with burping and breastfeeding. She's such a special person to us and in our baby's life -- we know our whole experience was happier and easier thanks to her! If we have another baby, we'll definitely be calling her again! read more

When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we knew we wanted to hire a doula. We had no idea how thankful we would be for making that decision. I cannot imagine going through the birthing process without Margaret's support. After not going into labor on my own, I chose to induce at 42 weeks. I had no idea that an induction could last for days. Margaret was with us every step of the way. With the induction, we had a lot of decisions to make. Margaret was there for my husband and I to ask any questions about the different choices and help us make the best decisions for our birth. Margaret was as present as we wanted her to be during the four day induction. She even slept in her car at the hospital the night before our daughter was born. When we reached the final day of the induction, I was emotionally and physically drained. We made the choice that we were going to deliver our baby one way or another that day. Margaret refreshed the room by adding some christmas lights, helping me wash my face, giving me light massage, and giving me essential oils to create a positive birthing environment. This helped to give me the strength I needed to push our daughter out. Margaret encouraged and supported our choices throughout the whole birthing process. I do not think I would have been able to have a vaginal delivery after a four day induction without her help. We are forever grateful for Margaret helping to bring our beautiful baby girl into the world! read more

Margaret was my doula during my birth of son in January 2016. I really didn't know what to expect during my birth and was attempting a birth without the use of an epidural, although I was not opposed to its use if it came down to it. When my water broke at home and I went into labor, Margaret kept in close contact with me and gave me support during the early progress. She met me at the hospital when we arrived to check in. It was so wonderful to have have someone with me and my husband during the whole labor process. She helped with pain by applying pressure and coaching me with deep breathing. She also acted as relief for my husband so he could eat. She was able to go get the nurses while my husband stayed with me and we could focus of labor. I credit Margaret as one of the reasons I was able to stay calm and focused and to have a birth without an epidural. After the birth, she helped with the baby to latch and stayed until we got settled. She also came by a few weeks after we got home to visit. She is truly a jewel - a calming presence during a stressful time. Margaret is the perfect balance of support and encouragement, without being intrusive. I highly recommend Margaret and would not hesitate to use her again for my labor doula! read more

"The best choice we made with our labor and delivery was hiring Margaret. We cannot say enough great things about her. As first time parents, we had no idea what we were about to go through. Margaret helped us so very much all along the way. We met with her a few times throughout my pregnancy and I treated myself to one of her prenatal massages. She was kind, thoughtful, and professional throughout. We connected in a very special way that made me feel more calm and excited about my birth experience. The prenatal massage was perfect, she knows exactly what pregnant women's bodies need to be soothed. Not only does Margaret have an awesome energy and she is so easy to get along with, but she has the experience and skills it takes to do her job well. She has so many births under her belt and it shows - she gave us all the right information at the right times. During our birth experience she was everything that we needed her to be. She was a calming presence when it was needed and a wisdom giver and a cheerleader. She helped us in every way. She gave advice and was there to listen and support AND she provided some very sweet details. She had essential oils that were calming and I love that she got the bath prepared and decorated the room with christmas lights and candles! We could not have asked for a better birth partner, she made the birth experience easier and sweeter for us. I don't believe I could have pushed our baby out without Margaret's help. She gave some CRITICAL advice that helped me get the job done. We are so thankful for Margaret and would HIGHLY recommend her to any parents and babies who are lucky enough to have her around for the most intense, joyful, and challenging moments of your lives. Thank you Margaret! You were invaluable to us and we cherish you!" read more