I'm the partner of Ms B of Change My Life LLC, and I cannot begin to tell you the passion this lady…read morehas for the birth community and the respect she holds for it. I've had the pleasure of witnessing her journey from day one, when the calling was not only bestowed upon her but also recognized as something that has always been pulling at her life. I take pride in my ability to think critically with an open mind. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the immense respect I have for mothers who navigate the challenging journey of childbirth, as I recognize it is a difficult yet profoundly transformative experience that I can only begin to comprehend. With that said, I have gained a modest but insightful understanding of the role of a doula and the significant impact they have during this process.They, along with midwives, are nothing short of miracle workers. However, calling them "miracle workers" These women perform incredible work that may feel miraculous, but they are ultimately just vessels I'm writing this review because I believe your dedicated team member, dedicated miracle worker has been unfairly judged, I value accountability, but it's essential to remember that when life gets hectic for a mother, the doulas operate as a cohesive unit. If one is momentarily absent, you can be assured that another will step in and provide support until they return. I've witnessed this doula, Mrs. B, go days without sleep and miss significant family moments because she believes this is the most important job of her life. She invests her time, gives her all, and pours her heart into what she does. Personally, I would go to great lengths for someone with that level of dedication. If you ever find yourself needing Doula support, take a moment to listen to your intuition and assess whether this person is truly committed to helping you bring your baby into the world safely Ultimately, it's about ensuring that your blessing arrives with minimal complications.Keep in mind that relying on modern medicine can sometimes lead to negative effects on your body in the long run. don't just take my word for it--explore and see for yourself.

You will not find a better doula! Goes above and beyond to meet the physical and emotional needs of…read moreeach and every client ! Don't take my word for it see for yourself

I was hesitant about using a doula in the beginning but my OB/GYN told me that I had to have one in…read moreorder to proceed with my water birthing plan. She gave me a list of doulas to reach out to and once I spoke with Kayla and Skyla, I felt that I would do myself a great disservice if I didn't go with them. They were available to answer all of my questions at anytime I would reach out and I always left the conversation feeling more educated. Even though I couldn't have my water birth due to Covid, they were still sure to keep me feeling at ease with going through the natural birth process. Skyla accompanied me in my birth and she was an absolutely wonderful support person. I know I probably hurt her ears with my screaming but she continued to help me push through the pain. I definitely recommend their services and will use them again in the future!

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.

I can't even begin to cover how much we enjoyed our birthing experience with Intown Midwifery. They…read moreexplained from the beginning that you might not have the same midwife for everything. The staff has been absolutely amazing from the start of the pregnancy to birth. Dr. James was very informative through the whole process and the midwives.. they are complete Rockstars!! The negative reviews on this site can't be further from the truth. Intown is top notch! Highly recommended!

So far, our experience with Intown has been just fantastic. We were referred to these kind ladies…read morethrough many close friends and it couldn't be a better fit for what we would like with our first kiddo on the way. The best news is that the office is attached to AMC and is less than a mile from our residence. That definitely sweetened the deal for us, too. The team at Intown is awesome. They do an amazing job of balancing incoming families and make everyone feel so welcome. Their team is made up of five different practitioners and each visit is with a different midwife. They are all very kind and have different personalities, but their level of professionalism is all the same. Huge high-five to Lindley who made us feel really comfortable on our first visit. She was just the best. So far, we've only visited twice and my wife had her labs done, general checkup, heard our baby's heartbeat, and we have also done a few of the group discussions. The group sessions are really nice and can give some great insight. For us, they have been really cool and comforting with this being our first go at bringing another human into the world. I'll definitely update my review in the coming months. Really happy to be in the kind care of these folks!

I paid a deposit in Sept for a one day birthing class in for Oct. After paying the deposit online…read morethe wedsite informed me that I would receive an email with the details for the Oct class date. 1 week went by with no email...so I emailed, phoned the company and left a voicemail with no reply. The following week I phoned again and a lady answered...finally! She apologies and states she will email me the following day with the details of the class. Another week goes by....still NO email or phone call back regarding the class. I emailed and phoned again but still nothing. Please DO NOT waste your time with this company I was thoroughly disappointed with the unavailable and lack of customer service they provided. I'm still trying to get my deposit back

Stephanie offers an excellent Hypnobabies childbirth education course. Even though I had already…read moregiven birth to two children, I learned a lot ! Her course is 6 weeks long, with a 3-hour class once per week. This allows plenty of home study/practice time in between. All the materials are included in the class. In addition to learning skills which will make childbirth easier, at the end of each class she does a relaxing hypnosis, so I always leave feeling refreshed. As an added bonus, she even provides healthy snacks! While I only went for HypnoBabies classes, Stephanie also works as a doula and offers placenta encapsulation services. If you're not already familiar with these two services and you are pregnant, do some research. I had a doula present for my second child and that made a huge difference in my birthing experience. I wish I would've known all the benefits of placenta encapsulation back then too.

I would like to give this center the 5 stars it looks like it deserves but unfortunately they are…read moreunresponsive to providing any information. Because I live a pretty good distant from their location, I wanted some clarity around what they offered etc., and they never responded! Not via email, not social media, not even from their own website I mean never responded. Disappointing.

Ob/Gyn and Midwife Associates has a phenomenal staff and a warm, friendly atmosphere. You get far…read moremore than the standard type of prenatal care here, instead they offer a family-centered approach that prepares the mother and family for birth. To top it off, this is also one of the few practices that provide water birth here in Atlanta- in addition to other types of births including unmedicated, medicated, high risk, etc. I highly recommend the midwives Marsha Ford and Angelina Ruffin as they both go above and beyond to help women to have the best birth experience possible... P.S. They take most insurance plans, you just have to ask the name of the physician they file under.

We were fairly new to GA and I procrastinated so bad on finding a doula we actually met Melissa…read moreafter baby Declan was ready here (he decided to come early and I am the queen procrastinator). I found her on Yelp and she was my savings grace. Always on time, upbeat, and encouraging me to sit down, relax, go nap/shower and offering me help. Upon first meeting we hit it off so well but I'm a slight introvert so her first time arriving to my home to help I was nervous and didn't really know what to expect but sure enough she showed up with a smile and some comfort for me and my kiddos. Day 1 she came with some toy dinosaurs for my older (2yo) to play with- I thought it was the sweetest gesture to think of him. She happily baby wore 3w old Declan while cleaning around the house and filling in so I could get in some much needed self care. Look no further y'all Melissa is great!

I am so happy to have had Melissa as part of my birth team. We were on the fence about hiring a…read moredoula, but after talking with Melissa both in our initial interview and then later during our home visit, we knew that having her as an advocate was worth the investment. We interviewed a few doulas and decided to work with Melissa because she brought the most experience and professionalism to the job. Not only was she able to bring her extensive knowledge of pregnancy and birthing to all of my questions, she also, when appropriate, could chime in with her personal experience as a mother. While I was pregnant and after my son was born, Melissa was always available to answer any questions and address my many worries as they came up. What I have really valued was that she was proactive- she would reach out frequently just to make sure things were going ok. This was especially helpful in the weeks after birth as I was struggling with breastfeeding and being a new mom in general, and Melissa was able to be a sounding board for all of my concerns. I always know that I can reach out to her with seemingly trivial questions and have her validate my concerns, listen, suggest solutions, or provide additional information. Finally, Melissa was wonderful during the birth! When things started to go off plan, Melissa helped me think through and feel comfortable with what was happening. During the labor, I will never forget Melissa's cool hands and soothing words swooping in to calm both me and my husband. Somehow, in the middle of helping me labor, she was also able to take pictures on her phone of the whole birth, and the first moments of our son's life, that we will cherish forever. After the birth, she was there to help me breastfeed for the first time and stayed with us until we were ready to go to the recovery room. I recommend Melissa to anyone who is looking for a doula!

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.