Congratulations mama on your new baby! Now that all the friends and family know, it is time to start planning for this sweet baby! As your Atlanta maternity photographer, I always recommend you start with your doula or midwife! These women book up incredibly fast and I want to ensure you have the best support on your side during birth. The Atlanta Doulas is one of the best resources Atlanta has to offer for expecting moms.  Birth doula, Overnight doula, birth classes and placenta encapsulation are the four main offerings of The Atlanta Doulas. Learn all about the two women behind the business as well as all of the services they offer below.

The Atlanta Doulas

The Atlanta Doulas is composed of two highly-trained doulas who are very enthusiastic about supporting moms during their next birth. Stefanie is a birth doula, Lamaze educator and placenta encapsulation specialist. Melissa is a birth doula, postpartum doula and breastfeeding counselor.

These two ladies offer an extensive service for all of the moms in Atlanta. Birth Doula services, postpartum services, Lamaze birth classes and placenta pills are all a part of the exceptional service The Atlanta Doulas provide.

Premier Birth Doula Package

Their premier birth doula package starts with a free consult in their cozy Atlanta office. This will help both of you ensure you are a great fit for each other. Over the next few months of your pregnancy, they will have endless resources in their curated library for you to read and prepare for your birth. Once you get late into your third trimester, you will meet again to go over your birth plan, what techniques and measures you want to use during your birth as well as finalize your personalized birth plan.  

When it is time for labor to start, they will be with you every step of the way  – physically and emotionally. Once your sweet baby is here, they will also stay 1-2 hours to help ensure a smooth transition into postpartum. If you would like additional postpartum visits, that can be set up with the Atlanta Doulas.

Postpartum Overnight Doula Services

A new baby is always an adjustment, regardless how many little ones you have. Postpartum overnight doula support is completely customized to meet the needs you have with your new baby. Light housekeeping, meal prep, basic lactation support and self-care are some of the services The Atlanta Doulas offer.

One area that many new moms struggle with is the overnight. We all need a good night sleep and that is exactly what they are here to help with. They will take care of your precious little one overnight while you focus on you and getting good rest. Their focus will all be on that sweet baby – feeding, soothing, swaddling, and diaper changes. They will provide notes in the morning so you know just when baby ate/slept etc.

Birth Classes

Lamaze birth class is the most well-rounded childbirth class in Atlanta. This class focuses on new parents as well as VBAC families. This class offers all things birth. A few topics they cover is acupressure for labor, preparing for breastfeeding, fundamentals of fetal positioning, and making sure your body is aligned for birth. This class will encompass all of your questions about birth and best prepare you for your upcoming birth.

Placenta Services

The Atlanta Doulas offer the service of placenta encapsulation. They will take your placenta after birth and create capsules, tinctures, prints and cord keepsakes. These can be flavored with bubblegum or strawberry or they can be vegetarian. In addition to your capsules, you will receive a print and keepsake as well as an instructional booklet to help guide you with all postpartum questions.

Get Labor Support with The Atlanta Doulas!

Preparing for birth doesn’t have to be overwhelming or scary, reach out to The Atlanta Doulas for guidance and support.

While planning your upcoming birth and baby, don’t forget about schedule maternity portraits! I am Molly, your local maternity and newborn photographer. As a mama of four small babies, I know how important and fleeting these moments truly are! I want you to have gorgeous, timeless images to share with your precious baby once they arrive. Contact me today to start the conversation!

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If you are ready, let’s start the conversation about your newborn session. Simply fill out this contact form and I will be in touch with you! If you aren’t quite ready to book a session, let’s chat in my free mom’s group on facebook: Authentic Motherhood across Atlanta, Augusta & Columbia. This group is all about motherhood – the good, the bad and the funny!