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.

I was pregnant in 2015, FTM. It's been awhile but I was so traumatized by what happen with this…read morecompany I couldn't express my feelings about my labor gone wrong. The happiest doulas, Jenny Bennett, nor Cynthia showed up. I saw Jenny as I was groggily being rolled out of my c section after laboring all night alone. Which is why I sought out a doula. Never again. I want to make people aware of what can happen with this practice especially after seeing a few other reviews say the same thing. They would Also Not refund any of my money after not showing up. I never seen these women at all during my pregnancy. Hopefully after this time they got together.

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!

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!

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.

I just have to share how incredible my birth experience with our amazing doula Ashley Loggins! I…read morecould not recommend her more highly! I had a very fast and intense labor ending in a much hoped for VBAC!! No interventions, no drugs and a beautiful healthy boy. Ashley was so attentive, so professional and gave me exactly the coaching and support I needed to get through it. I do NOT have a high pain tolerance, and could not have done it without her! She even managed to capture all the special moments right after birth that we certainly would have missed had she not been there! And I could not have been more supported in my choice for a natural VBAC! Thank you so much again Ashley, you definitely have a repeat customer in us!!

Ashley was my Doula for my induction at Emory Johns Creek. I had planned on an epidural so i was…read morenot quite sure what all she could really do for me or what a Doula could offer. She answered many questions I had and provided documentation up until delivery day. Let me tell you how happy I am she was there. She was a trooper. From 12pm to 6:30a.m the next morning. she was by my side supporting me and my husband the entire time. My epidural left me with a hotspot across my lower abdomen that was not reached by the epidural. The pain for me was intense. She stayed by me offering breathing guidance,rubbing my back and offered peppermint oil as I kept becoming very nauseas from the pain. I had a very hard time and could not have done it without her. Eventually a c section had to be done as I stalled in dialating enough and could no longer take the pain. Ashley was there again after the c section checking up on me and baby. I appreciate her so much and will be forever grateful to her.

I can't even put into words the love , support and dedication I experienced with Taylor!…read moreUnfortunately we did not get to deliver with her due to having a miscarriage at 20 weeks, however she was willing to miss a workshop she has paid for and needed for her career as a doula. That right there should say it all ! Our visits leading up to it she answered all my questions, she listened to my concerns but more importantly made me excited about birth even after having a traumatic birth with my previous child! She made it very clear this was my birth and wanted the birthing plan to be everything my husband and I wanted! However the one thing that ment the most is she took time out to check on us not just before upcoming appointments she kept track of but after our miscarriage we had to deliver out sweet baby boy. She wanted to know every detail that we were willing to share and was ok with the ones we wanted to leave out. She guided us to support groups and encouraged us that she was just a text or phone call away. I look forward to getting to experience her in the labor and delivery room when our time comes again she is a 100 out of 10 in my book ! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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!

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.

Karyn is now family for us. I am a single mom with children. I was seeing a specialist throughout…read moremy pregnancy because I was considered high risk. Karyn faithful showed up through my third trimester and beyond to offer great doula support. What was meant to be a stressful and overwhelming pregnancy became empowering and manageable. She held my hand when I needed, informed when I wasn't clear and advocated when I needed. My hospital birth experience with Karyn was great.We labored at home and went in right in time for baby to be delivered. I did the whole birth naturally. Which was part of my birth plan.She was warm and friendly to the staff and firm when she needed to be. My girl is now 7 months and I couldn't be any more proud of my doula. I recommend her to any African moms, single moms, high risk pregnancy or moms who seek specialist outside of prenatal appointments. All my kids love her! She is reliable and well informed on the birthing process.

As a mom of 5 children giving birth during the pandemic was nerve reckoning. I am thankful for our…read moreexceptional doula Karyn.. She respected our muslim faith and supported us continuously through our birth. We dont know what we would of done with her support. Our son is a little over 2 months old and we are in bliss!!! We highly reccomend her!!!!!

Neo is wonderful and well educated with tenured experience as a doula and wellness birthworker. Her…read morephotography services are professional, affordable and she makes you feel so comfortable. I highly recommend her for virtual, in person, & postpartum doula suppo. My experience was fantastic!

From the owner: MUVA is a wellness-centered birth and postpartum doula care service catering to all birthing…read moreparents, their partners, and growing families. Maternity, Birth, and lifestyle keepsake photography is also available.