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!

Bre was absolutely incredible. As a first-time mom, she supported me in so many ways and gave me…read morethe confidence and guidance I needed throughout my breastfeeding journey. I truly would not have been able to breastfeed for a full year without her help. Her knowledge, encouragement, and genuine care made all the difference. If you ever need support with breastfeeding or general baby care and advice, I cannot recommend Bre highly enough--she is simply the best!

After working with multiple lactation consultants through the hospital me and babe were still…read morehaving quite a few issues breastfeeding. I finally found Bre and I am so thankful I did. She helped us diagnose, treat and work through my sons oral ties as well as educate us on how to help his reflux. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding and babies. I also love the fact that she can help give suggestions for more natural approaches prior to trying medicines. We probably would have given up on our breastfeeding journey by now if it weren't for Bre and all of her help.

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!

Hired her right before covid for our 1st baby, and while she had mentioned on the call that we will…read moresetup time in person to meet, we never did- when we tried to schedule a meeting she said she was sick. At that point, we had already paid her trusting the great reviews she had online. Covid hit, and in Atlanta they didn't allow a 2nd support person (in some hospitals they were not even allowing the partner), and I was furlough from my job. We asked if she can keep half of the payment, and refund us half back since she won't join us in the hospital. She has not responded to my asks for that, literally tried numerous times, and feel very much scammed. Terrible experience- especially since we approached this from a place of wanting support, she turned out to be anything but that and added significant stress during my pregnancy.

Best decision we made during our first pregnancy was to hire Rebecca! We interviewed a couple…read moredoulas and there was no contest. Her passion was immediately palpable. Having her in our corner was invaluable as we navigated the uncharted waters of pregnancy and beyond. She was always available and quick to answer any questions (is XYZ normal? Can I get in a hot tub? What do we do about this?) etc etc. And then when the Covid-19 pandemic made EVERYTHING unknown, having Rebecca's NO BS style, guidance, empowering energy and knowledge made us much more comfortable and confident with every new twist and turn. The hospital only allowed one guest (my partner) so Rebecca video chatted with us during the entire labor. She coached us through every step of the way. I had some unforeseen complications and Rebecca worked with us and our medical staff to make sure we understood everything before moving forward with next steps. We ended up with a healthy mama and baby. And even though our birth story ended up very differently from our birthing plan, I wouldn't have changed a thing. I feel so satisfied with how well everyone worked together to nurture and support our little family. We found Rebecca to be worth her weight in gold and will highly recommend her to friends and family.

Very nice and knowledgeable staff. However, I am extremely frustrated with their accounting…read moredepartment. I am due a refund (because my son decided to be born in my garage on the way to the birthing center). He was born in February and I have been given the runaround for months now. First no one answering the phone, leaving voicemail after voicemail and no one calls me back. Sending multiple emails. I got response that they put in a request for my refund but it's in process and they have no timeline when it will be sent. I believe it's been delayed because they are facing financial difficulties (evidenced by their own website posting they are moving to a "new" model for financial stability/long term sustainability). I am at the point where I am filing a complaint with the Attorney General's office and filing a civil suit in Fulton County Courts. VERY disappointing and sad when their staff are amazing people!!! Go to Northside instead!

I never leave review but the ABC is not the same as it was 5 years ago. def a downgrade. the office…read moremanager specifically. we arrived for my first appt (february 2026) from an hr and a half away, five mins late. NO ONE was at the front desk at all when we arrived. she showed up FIFTEEN mins later from the "bathroom" and proceeded to tell us we could not attend our appt due to the fact that she had cancelled it before going to the bathroom which wouldve been well before the time allotment to be late was up. she was very rude to me and another white customer who came in while my partner was waiting to try to speak to someone. another woman who ended up just leaving told us she had been trying to get a form for weeks and was unable to do so due to the lack of communication. my partner was unable to speak to anyone else as she claimed to be the manager and would not consider that we had driven from over an hr away for our appt. im not sure how the midwives and nurses are because after such deplorable treatment we decided not to return at all. very poorly ran. they have also raised costs and are requiring you to take classes that you may not necessarily need esp if youve had multiple natural births before. also they have moved to a smaller/less nice facility next door than previously used which wouldnt have been a problem for me but just so you are aware of before you make an appt (we were not made aware). sucks because we had such a good experience with our last baby and i was looking forward to a similar experience. this woman should not be working in a field with pregnant women and babies when birth centers are so important in places like the south. it drives away people desiring a respected and peaceful smooth process of prental care and natural birth. i hope this review finds its way to management and she is replaced so other women do not have to deal with her.

Libby was awesome at addressing all my concerns and answering all my questions. Extremely…read moreknowledgeable! Her good energy and passion for her work were very apparent and Her past medical experience also shows in the explanations and support provided. I would Definately recommend her!

From the owner: Hello I am Libby Forrester, I am a birth doula with experience as a registered nurse, lactation…read moreconsultant, and a childbirth educator. I love supporting women and families through their pregnancies and birth journeys. If you live in the Metro Atlanta area, I am available for you.

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!!

The staff of Baby Steps are highly educated and comforting. It's obvious that they love what they…read moredo. I recommend these classes to anyone that is expecting a baby or is planning on having one in the future.

From the owner: Offering childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes, as well as doula services…read more Why is taking a childbirth class such an important part of your pregnancy? It may be a crucial step in avoiding unnecessary surgery and other procedures. The cesarean rate among Intuitive Birth students is 10%, which is 69% lower than the 2007 Georgia cesarean rate of 32%, and within the guidelines of the World Health Organization.

I went there for the first time last Friday for my annual and so far so good! I liked Dr. Bennett a…read morelot, she was very nice, gave me great advice and listened to my concerns with patience. Her nurse was also very nice and friendly, I'll definitely be back.

There is a mix of great and not so great about this Clinic. Front desk is friendly and the nurses…read moreand doctors I interacted with were gentle and kind. I'm deducting stars for some shadier billing practices. Examples: reception - I repeat RECEPTION - will have you pee in a cup before seeing your doctor, and without explanation. Apparently it is procedure to test ALL women for pregnancies, which sets the tone of how must they trust your knowledge about your own body, and how they will listen to you. To top it off, you will get billed for it. And in that vein of billing, they will bill you for time waiting to see your doctor, not just time with your doctor. I was moved from the first waiting room, to a second waiting room, where I was left sitting for over 30 minutes. That time was included in my final bill as time with my physician, which is no small fee. So prepare your wallet accordingly!

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.