I've had Lacy, one of the owners of Lumina, as my doula for both my births. She was a wonderful…read morecomfort and amazing support to both me and my husband during the births. I've been so excited for Lacy to offer pregnancy, birth, and postpartum services to women and families in Atlanta. I also used postpartum doula Gwynne Knappe. She was wonderful to help us in the first week when we didn't have family here! Gave us some great tips for helping our baby sleep, watched the baby so we could sleep, and helped out around the house. Having Gwynne is better than having family in some ways - because knows exactly what to do and exactly what is helpful for exhausted parents! I highly recommend Lumina for any of your pre/birth/post needs!

We took an infant CPR class through Lumina Birth (in Feb 2013) and it was excellent. Very…read moreinformative, to the point and the active nature of the class made it so we were sure to retain/learn the material. The teacher was fantastic and a parent himself as well as an RN -- though we hope never to have to use the skills we learned in the class, we feel well prepared should the need arise.

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.

I prayed for a doula and within a weeks time, God sent Shiphrah my way...I did not search for her…read moreat all! She actually became more than a Doula...She became a friend! I didn't think she would have taken me as her client because I was already 39 weeks pregnant at our first meeting. The night I went into labor at 41 weeks, she showed up ready...essential oils and all! She was with my Husband and I for every step of the way (triage to an hour or so after the baby arrived) and she respected/supported EVERY decision my Husband and I made. She never once appeared tired, impatient, or frustrated with the birthing progress. We had a completely natural birth (in a hospital setting) but having Shiphrah and my Husband there made me feel like I was in the comfort of my own home- despite all the unnecessary hospital chaos that was happening around me. I would definitely use her again! I still think about the back rubs, the counter pressure, hugs, breathing techniques, leg rubs, smiles, reassurance, and just calm spirit she maintained to help me through such a painful & beautiful time! We need more empowering women of faith like this in the community, My husband and I thank God for her!

Just AMAZING! As a first time mom, you have so many mixed emotions, feelings, and nerves regarding…read morepregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum and she is so helpful with making it all make sense in a calming way. Yolanda was (and still is) truly a blessing during my pregnancy and postpartum. I have a good support system around me but I wanted someone with more experience in the field of entering motherhood. My husband and family initially did not see the need for a doula but once they saw her in action and how much knowledge she gave us they quickly changed their minds. You can tell she loves what she does and has a love for her mamas and their families. She will definitely be hired for baby #2 for us. I am truly grateful!

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.

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.

Guina Bixler is a magic birth story healing goddess!…read more After I had a really challenging birth, my midwife recommended I contact Guina for a birth story healing session. I didn't know what that was, and I honestly didn't know how helpful it was going to be because I'd already had many chances to debrief from my birth with friends, family, and my therapist. I went in not quite sure what to expect and came out COMPLETELY CHANGED. It's not an understatement to say this one session with Guina changed my entire life, and I hope that anyone else struggling with how their birth unfolded (for any reason! whether it was traumatic or not) is able to connect with Guina. Her empathy, creativity, and deep listening prompted me to reconsider the story I'd been telling myself about my birth... and myself. She completely shifted the way I saw my birth experience, and I ultimately became a birth doula because of the fire she ignited in me during our session. I recently saw her again to prepare for the birth of my next baby, and that session was just as magical. She truly has a gift, and if you're having trouble processing a birth experience or want support in preparing for an upcoming one, Guina is absolutely amazing!

Birth Story Healing -…read more The caregivers and educators at Birthing From Within Atlanta are remarkably knowledgeable, experienced, capable, and wise. But perhaps more important, Guina and her partners have a true gift. After a difficult induction with my daughter, I went into my son's recent birth with baggage that I had never recognized or addressed. As my due date came and went, I grew anxious about another induction. A dear friend whose births Guina has attended suggested I look into "Birth Story Healing" with Birthing From Within Atlanta. I didn't know what to expect but I had tried everything to bring on labor. So I figured, what do I have to lose. I had a telephonic session with Guina late in the afternoon on April 7. She helped me tap into expectations and worries that I never realized had created a real mental block around another labor and birth. I got off the phone in tears and feeling so healed. I went to bed that night completely at peace with my post-date pregnancy. My baby was born peacefully and naturally the very next morning. Guina and her team are miracle workers. I am eternally grateful for their therapeutic work. We are so inundated with negative images and stories about birth--I highly recommend all women consider Birth Story Healing to learn whether a last trauma or even simple worry could be impacting your pregnancy. You will not regret it.