I first worked with Sophia just a few days into my breastfeeding journey. The latch was extremely…read morepainful and I was worried about how much milk the baby was getting. Sophia came in with a wonderful & calm energy and she gave me lots of suggestions on how to make the latch much more comfortable. She designed us a plan to breastfeed more as that was my goal and she followed up with me. After a few weeks, I had no more challenges with the breastfeeding! Fast forward a few months when my daughter was no longer accepting the bottle (what a switch)! Sophia came back in again with her wonderful, calming energy and got my daughter to drink from the bottle and gave us pointers on how to do it ourselves. Now we are successfully able to switch between breast and bottle, no problem! Thank you Sophia, you have greatly aided my breastfeeding journey!

Sophia is hands down the best lactation consultant I've ever experienced/worked with. I wish I had…read moremet her when I had my first baby as she is currently helping me on my breastfeeding journey with my second child after my son's tongue and lip ties were released. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, patient, provides evidence-based recommendations and truly prioritizes mom's wellbeing as well as baby's. My husband was able to join us for part of her in-home visit and said he learned so much and we both felt so much more confident and empowered. She immediately sent a full plan via email reiterating the tips and info she shared during the visit for reference. Lactation support and education should be accessible to every mother when considering the immense benefits of breastfeeding - and Sophia made sure we had all the tools for success, making herself available at any point in the future for any other questions we had. On top of it all, she is a lovely human who is genuinely passionate about what she does and strongly advocates for mom and baby. Highly highly recommend!

TL;DR: Stop searching and book with Atlanta Lactation!! Lerae and Nakaiya completely transformed my…read morebreastfeeding journey and gave me confidence as a first-time mom. As a first-time mom, I thought breastfeeding would come naturally. My baby was born 3 weeks early, and we struggled from the start. By 3 weeks old, he was in the 2nd percentile for weight, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to build a milk supply. Working with Lerae and Nakaiya at Atlanta Lactation was a complete turning point. They created a personalized plan for us and met with me weekly to adjust it as needed. They were incredibly supportive, never pushy, and always encouraged me to follow what worked best for me and my baby while providing expert guidance. They also helped me so much with pumping--everything from creating a schedule to using wearable pumps and even figuring out milk storage for travel. That support made a huge difference in my confidence and day-to-day routine. After 5 weeks, my baby graduated at 8 weeks old, now thriving, chunky, and fully nourished on breastmilk. It truly felt like something I wouldn't be able to achieve before working with them. The care and compassion from this team is unmatched. I also love that they offer continued support through groups, classes, and guidance for transitions like returning to work or starting solids. I can't recommend Atlanta Lactation enough--this was one of the best decisions I've made for both me and my baby.

I can't find the words to describe how incredible Atlanta Lactation has been. As a first time mom,…read moreit feels so isolating and overwhelming-- never knowing if you're doing the right thing or not. The first few weeks postpartum are so stressful with so much emphasis on making sure your baby is eating enough. I couldn't have survived without Atlanta lactation. I loved working with Jessica who was so friendly, professional and a wealth of information! It is so clear she has a passion for helping moms and babies. Jessica and the whole team were amazing. They always answered my questions promptly--no matter how big or small. They followed up with me while I was in the hospital to see how things were going with breastfeeding. They answered several panicked calls from my husband when we were having issues with latching. Jessica worked with me to help me become comfortable breastfeeding addressing some limited mobility issues. She even dropped off different nipples to try out to help us workshop what would work for my baby. Even when Jessica wasn't available, the owner, Katherine, or another colleague would quickly respond. Truly truly amazing team, thank you all!

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!

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!!

Jeni at the Happiest Doulas supported us throughout the pregnancy and birth of our first child in…read moreJune 2023. We originally reached out to the company because of a positive referral from one of my coworkers, and ended up hiring them because of their vast experience and professionalism. Jeni has attended numerous births at Piedmont, which is where we chose to deliver. She was absolutely fantastic and a great resource to help us learn and prepare. With her support, we achieved our goal of an unmedicated, low intervention hospital birth. She did an excellent job of understanding our preferences and my personality, and was a vital part of the team!

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.

There isn't enough I can say about Gwinnett Breastfeeding. Stacy-Ann is a gift to mothers,…read moreespecially mothers who are learning how to be mama's with grace. There was so much I didn't know about Breastfeeding, and she graciously filled in any gaps I brought to her with experience and resources. She cared for our family with excellence, and we're grateful to have her in our corner. Even her office space made us not miss home visits so much. You can tell she intentionally wanted mama's to feel comfortable whether it was for observing a feeding session, doing a weighted feed, or changing 4 poop diapers in 30 minutes - the space made you feel at home. I am for sure a more confident nursing mama because of Stacy-Ann and the Gwinnett Breastfeeding team (shoutout to Shanika, Admin Extraordinaire); our family can't recommend her enough!

Having a baby is already life-altering, but having one during a pandemic made it even more…read morechallenging. Meeting Stacyann of Gwinnett Breastfeeding just five days into my motherhood journey felt like a true gift. Because of the pandemic, she was offering home visits, and I'm so grateful she came to my home and took the time needed to support me. Our follow-up visits were just as professional and thorough. She provided helpful recommendations for my son's tongue tie, and thanks to her guidance, I had a wonderful breastfeeding journey. I highly recommend her to all moms out there.

Amazing doula! She was there throughout my ENTIRE pregnancy and after. She's so kind and caring and…read morehelped me through things I'd been burying! HIRE HER!

Though I was encouraged to write a review immediately following my baby's birth, I wanted to take…read moretime to allow my emotions to settle. I am almost a year postpartum and can confidently state that I would not recommend this doula if you are planning for a spontaneous labor. My estimated due date was in the middle of April. One of the questions I asked prior to choosing this doula was whether there was a back up doula readily available if needed and was told yes. So, by the time I was weeks past my due date, two things should have happened: 1. The back up doula should have been on call because it would mean I would go into labor any minute now. 2. As a first-time mom, I should have been physically checked in on the moment I even HINTED at feeling contractions. Neither of those things occurred. In fact, the doula was less than 5 minutes away from me at the local hospital I ended up being rushed to in an ambulance. Instead of stopping by after being with her previous client, she went home due to a graduation she wanted to watch online. I wanted so badly to be strong like I was advised to be by this doula and my midwives, but I paid to have a doula who would be by my side and she was not. I later spoke with my midwives to understand what went wrong and they informed me that because I had a doula, they assumed the doula was with me and would tell them when it was time. So when they kept hearing from my husband and not my doula, they just assumed I was in early labor and that's why they didn't feel the pressure to tell me to come to the birth center. They were relying completely on my doula to relay to them when it was time. I am so so so so thankful to God that all is well. I am still shaken by the stories I come across where it went left for others. When we met at the hospital after the birth, she was not catering to me. Instead personal issues were raised like being fatigued and missing the graduation and there was very little focus on me and the baby. I paid for postpartum visits that were never brought up or discussed and never done. I paid in full and did not receive any form of a refund. I did reach out to her personally and received an apology. But, as a pregnant black woman, I was scared of the medical system and I invested in a doula to be there for me and she was not. Her services were not worth the investment and it has turned me away from ever getting a doula ever again. So, where she may be good for a planned c-section birth, I would never recommend her for a spontaneous labor for a birth center birth.

I was introduced to Doula View by a friend while taking water aerobics less than halfway through my…read morepregnancy. My first pregnancy had resulted in a stillbirth & I was more than a little anxious about this experience. I wanted someone in the room who wasn't as clueless as I was who know their way around the medical lingo. I found all of this and more! We had a few meetings set up prior to delivery. We went over the goals, discussed my health concerns so she would be aware, she met my husband & we got on the same page regarding what my medical professionals were telling me. My situation was unique in that I was to be induced at 37 weeks, so it seemed to be more of a scheduling situation than anything. BUT, baby decided that she calls shots, I went into labor that day. She was so helpful throughout the delivery, keeping me calm, there as we pushed & assisted in the breastfeeding. After I got home & was CLUELESS, she even came to the house & walked me through it. A billion times more helpful than the hospital Lactation consultant. Highly recommend this service for a personal experience for one of the most important times of your life!

LaToya is an absolutely incredible doula. She provided us services before, during, and after the…read morebirth of our son. You'll have an amazing experience with her guidance and help. She takes the time to educate you beforehand, answer any questions (nothing intimidates her - she's seen it all), advocates for you in the actual birth, and stays by your side to ensure your birth experience is a positive one. She leads with both heart and knowledge. Doula View was an excellent choice!