As a first time mom who was also planning a low/no intervention home birth, I was overwhelmed and…read moreclueless about where to start. I started interviewing doulas and midwives when I was only 3 months pregnant. After contacting Cynthya thru the Happiest Doulas website, I spoke with her and knew immediately that I needed the support of a doula from The Happiest Doulas as a part of my birth team. I requested a consult with Jeni Standard. Jeni's biography resonated with me the most because she had studied functional nutrition, and was certified in both nutrition and lactation. As a sufferer of Celiac Disease and someone who struggled with getting pregnant, I knew she would be a great resource and offer the support and understanding I needed. And I was so right - Jeni was the calm to my storm! She was there to comfort me after after some scary experiences. She also had great reading recommendations, as I was avidly reading all the books while pregnant. We had so many questions after our son was born and Jeni was so supportive and responsive. Because she is also a certified lactation consultant, she was able to support my decision to breastfeed, despite many obstacles. She followed up with me many times after our son was born, and I still feel like I could reach out to her just to catch up! Included in my birth package were 10 weeks of birth bootcamp classes. Our instructor, Alexa Gumm, was so wonderful! Her warmth and experience made our weekly Sunday classes something that my husband and I truly looked forward to. It turned out to be a great bonding experience for the two of us. We learned so much - from what to expect during labor (we got to watch videos) to info on breastfeeding. The classes were great for me, but mostly, I wanted my husband to really understand the process. He is not the type to read books, so a class was perfect. Alexa made sure the "dads" understood ways to support their partners during the birthing process. Alexa would have been so proud of my husband because he remembered everything she taught us during class and he was really supportive while I was in labor! She even followed up with me after our son was born and gave me some recommendations that were really helpful. I am so thankful Cynthya brought together the wonderful group called The Happiest Doulas! I will surely call on them again in the future when I plan my next birth. Cynthya was so kind and helpful as well throughout. I feel as if I gained 3 wonderful friends by the end of my pregnancy.

The best decision I made during my second pregnancy was to hire Happiest Doulas. Jeni was heaven…read moresent and helped me to finally achieve the birth I wanted. The resources Cynthya provided made me and my husband feel informed, extra prepared and confident as we navigated all the choices we needed to make. From the moment we met Jeni, she made us feel so at ease and excited about our labor and delivery journey and she created such a calming and sacred space in the hospital for us. Jeni advocated for us when we needed it and provided emotional and physical support that made me feel safe and empowered the entire time to have an unmedicated birth. Her post partum visit saved my breastfeeding journey where she gave us valuable advice and almost 5 months later, I am still happily breastfeeding. We couldn't be more grateful for Happiest Doulas!!

Best thing since cooked rice... aghhh had to laugh at myself…read more I will ALWAYS make sure Jessica or Emily are with me for the rest of my births. So therefore they will be at all of my baby's healthy perfect births!!! Two down more to come. The best comfort to help me in every wae needed. First time was scary asf. But it was still extremely pleasant. I'd do it all over again. It was At home birth with our midwife. Second birth was at Atlanta Birth Center... I'd want to say it was better then the first mentally because it was known what was coming. First time was the unknown. Pictures Emily took were perfect her energy is EVERYTHING! It's alot dealing with birth period, and Emily made me feel like my family was with me. If not better, because she's a professional. Love them! Perfection. Always made the space feel calmer than ever and balanced. ​​​

We had such a wonderful experience working with this Emily! From the very beginning, she was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, calm, and supportive. During labor she offered so many helpful suggestions for pain management and positioning, and she also guided my husband on ways he could support me, which made the whole experience feel much more like a team effort. Her presence was reassuring and steady in one of the most vulnerable times of my life. What really stood out was her care after the birth as well. At our postpartum follow-up she brought over a sitz bath and checked in on how we were doing, which meant so much during those early days. She's warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable -- exactly the kind of person you want supporting you during such an important experience. I'm so grateful we had her by our side and would highly recommend her to any family preparing for birth.

Paige and Margaret shared in welcoming my first born child into this world. It was a beautiful…read morepeaceful 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!

Margaret's holistic approach was right for me and my family. She understood our concerns and…read moresupported 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!

Highly Recommended! Wife and I attended a class with Guina…read moreabout 3 months before the arrival of our baby girl. She walked us through the background of the "why" and then transitioned into the "how". Many of the tips and tricks Guina provided and demonstrated were incredibly helpful during the run-up to being in labor and during our stay at the hospital. So thankful that Guina was willing to share her wisdom with us. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a calm, reassuring veteran to help guide them through the birthing process. Thanks Guina!

The women at Emerge are amazing! We took Guina's birth class - a must for new moms and dads. She…read morefully prepared us for the unexpected and that enabled me to stay calm when things didn't go as planned. Melanie and her team encapsulated my placenta. I did the smoothie add on and I am so thankful to have had that during recovery. The pills are clearly making a difference in my mood and I do not have the mood swings my friends have had post partum. My milk came in early and has been in abundance - our son gained over 2 pounds in his first 2 weeks! They were spot on with pick up and delivery and even included a chocolate treat. My friends and family have really enjoyed getting to see the tree of life - it is a wonderful work of art. Shari was our doula. You can read more about how much we love her on her Yelp page - Bodyworks Atlanta. She is simply AWESOME! You can't go wrong with Emerge!

Della was a great doula! Della listened to my needs and what I wanted my birthing experience to…read morelook like and thoroughly executed an excellent birth plan! Della was by my side during the entire labor process. Della was knowledgeable, attentive, empathetic, and caring! She was so well prepared during the process that everyone was surprised by the materials she provided. I will use her services if I ever decide to have another baby. I will never forget experiencing the birthing process with Della!

From the owner: We specialize in prenatal, birth and postpartum care, and support all of our client’s choices,…read moreincluding Hospital Birth / Home Birth / Birth Center / High Risk Pregnancy / High Risk Birth / IVF Pregnancy / IVF Birth / VBAC / Water Birth / Induction / Epidural / Nitrous Oxide / IV pain medicine/ HypnoBirthing / Natural Birth / Cesarean Birth / Repeat C-section / Breastfeeding / Formula Feeding / Overnight Care / Sibling Doula / Sibling Prep / Placenta Encapsulation / Placenta Burial Ceremonies/ Placenta Tree of Life Stamps / Umbilical Cord Keepsakes / Mother Blessings, Womb Reiki and more.

Calming and empowering experience…read more My husband still says that he can't imagine labor without the help of Melissa. Having her gentle but assertive presence helped us both stay grounded and focused. She gave me the confidence to trust my body, and him the confidence to best support me. Melissa also captured some memorable and cherished moments from birth. Which I was so thankful for as I really had wanted to hire a photographer originally! They also encapsulated my placenta and taking those really helped regulated my hormones postpartum! Love that they offered it.

Amazing. We didn't know what to expect when getting a doula as this is our first child. With that…read moresaid, I don't think we could have expected how incredibly supportive and helpful they were. Stefanie was our doula and she went with us from the Atlanta Birth Center to the Medical Center. We had a 50 hour labor from start to finish and she was there for the entire labor. We had a great labor experience with Stefanie and I am looking forward to recommending her to everyone I know in the Atlanta area. I think I would have tapped out at around 24 hour mark if it was not for her comfort and support during labor. I highly recommend this doula team. Our midwife team was also impressed with their talent and professionalism.

Ann is so good at what she does! I had my first baby at home and was so grateful for her wisdom and…read moresupport! She is knowledgeable and skilled but also compassionate and caring! Her presence in the birthing room is peaceful and empowering! My mother-in-law commented on how helpful and sweet she was. My husband said she was professional and felt like the money we spent hiring her was completely worth it! Ann is very intentional. She gave us an informative birth booklet, a personalized birth prep binder(super helpful), and taught me how to use my pump! It's obvious that she is a mama who has a passion for helping other mamas accomplish their unique birthing goals! I would recommend her to anyone!

Ann was amazing! As a first time father I had no idea what the birthing process entailed. She was…read moreable to hop on a zoom late at night to accompany my work schedule and walked us through everything we need to know. The best session was the interactive session where we learned different position to help momma during contractions. This knowledge allowed me to be an asset in the delivery room instead of a nuisance. The nurse was so impressed by both of our knowledge and it was all thanks to Ann! Highly recommend meeting with her before your next baby!

Janisa's willingness to be there for me during this pregnancy has not only been a blessing but an…read morehonor to be part of! I never knew how much I needed a doula until I had one but, take it from me, as someone who did not have doula support her First pregnancy A DOULA IS NEEDED. Their guidance, support and understanding--their patience. They answer those questions that the doctor is unwilling or unable to. Janisa has definitely been a blessing and I am super excited for her to be there as I deliver my baby girl into this world!

AMAZING! I was a single first time mom, in a pandemic, and a black woman! Whew when I tell you she…read morewalked me through so much! Janisa gave me emotional support, she encouraged me to do a photoshoot! She set up everything did my make up picked me up dropped me off fed me lol! She also gave me tools to deal with all of my emotions. I had a phobia of hospitals because of the high death rates of black women giving birth and my own mothers passing. Just a lot to unpack. She not only was my doula, she was my photographer, hairstylist, makeup artist (she's really great btw!) she set up my nursery, she was accessible when I had meltdowns and baby daddy issues she helped me navigate everything and provided resources. She gave me homework to do to protect my peace and prepare for my baby to come earth side. Janisia worked with my midwife and chiropractor, and gave me topics to ask my doctors because I had dual care. This was extremely helpful because you don't know what you don't know and during a pandemic so many things were new and scary! Janisia also did Soo many things to help me mentally prepare for the baby, how to use my stroller. This was huge I didn't know what I was doing lol she was a big help! Natural remedies for heartburn. Janisia also helped me learn how to put the baby in abs out of the car seat and operate my stroller. She wasn't able to physically attend my birth and had a backup I was nervous about that and was kinda sad but she and the replacement were there. Janisa was on FaceTime checking in every step of the way and her back up was amazing as well! I am pleased with my services and if I ever had another baby I wouldn't hesitate to have her by my side or recommend her to others.

I used Labor of Love for sibling doula services during my recent home birth. I wanted my toddler…read moretaken care of so my partner could focus 100% on me. Leah was amazing. My toddler went to her immediately and loved hanging out with her. While I was laboring she tidied up my kitchen so everything was clean for the next day for my husband. She supervised my little one while he came in to see me, and took him to another room when things got intense. He even let her put him down for a nap which I was super surprised by! My husband was able to focus on me the entire time without having to worry about the little. My labor was fast and intense so I was really thankful he was there for support. I would definitely recommend having a sibling doula from labor of love at your home birth, or if you need someone to be with your kids while you're at the hospital.

To say I felt empowered, educated and comforted during the most vulnerable time of my life is an…read moreunderstatement. For my second birth, a Labor of Love provided the education and knowledge that I never thought needed for my first birth. 2 days with these wonderful women allows you to open up your mind and body to the wonders of natural birth and the courage to know that you are in control if you so choose. Charlotte, our Doula was the stability we needed in the swirl of hospital drama. She reminded my husband and I that the choices were ours and we should feel no pressure to do anything we were uncomfortable with during the birth of our second child. Her calming hands, foot massages, aromatherapy and beautiful voice was calm we both needed. If you have any fears, doubts or concerns about birth - these amazing women are the two people you want to meet!

Zaire is fantastic--she is kno, great at answering any questions we had, and made me feel listened…read moreto throughout the whole journey. I can honestly say that my husband and I could not have had the wonderful natural birth experience we had without her. My husband and I relocated to Atlanta in the third trimester of our pregnancy, and Zaire not only helped us with our natural birth plan, but she also helped us feel prepared and empowered in our new life in a new city as parents

From the owner: Specializing in teas, tinctures, yoni (vaginal) steams, sitz baths, blends for hormone balance,…read morereproductive health and womb wellness.