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!

I usually don't write reviews, but the help that Jennifer gave me during my son's birth was…read moreamazing. I will never go through another pregnancy without a doula by my side and my doula will always be Jennifer. Her kind spirit and heart make her the perfect person to work with Mother's and babies. Prior to delivery Jennifer was able to keep me informed of options that were not presented by my doctors. She offers a holistic approach to solving problems that arose during my pregnancy that doctors were quick to fix with medication only. Due to a family emergency she was not able to be there during the beginning of my induction but she made sure to stay in contact via phone and text. She walked me through techniques that allowed my birthing process to go faster than the normal induction. Despite her family emergency she arrived as I was going into labor. She had many pain reliving and calming techniques that guided me through labor without an epidural. With her assistance I was able to deliver in less than 6 hours after I was induced. I am sure it would have taken longer without he guidance. After delivery my son had a tongue tie and reflux which made breastfeeding difficult. Once again she was a wealth of knowledge . She knew people that specialized in treating those problems. My husband and I are forever thankful to her and her guidance.

Jennifer is incredible! She is warm, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. I couldn't have had an…read moreunmedicated natural birth without her there to help me through each contraction.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.