Birth and Beginnings

03/17/2023

Julie is an incredible postpartum doula/infant care specialist who provides families with:

*Daytime care for up to three newborns at a time​
*Guidance/instruction in newborn care​
*Establishes and implements a sleeping and feeding routine
*Logs baby's eating/sleeping patterns with detailed notes​
*Wash, dry and fold baby laundry​
*Washes bottles and breast pump supplies​
*Makes new formula or prepare bottles for the next day​
*Assists and supports mothers with basic breastfeeding tips
*Tidy up common living areas if it won't disturb sleeping individuals (load the dishwasher, wipe down counters, etc)​
*Light meal prep
*Provide referrals to other newborn professionals such as lactation consultants, pediatricians, etc.
Don’t know what to get that expecting mama? How about a gift card for doula services? She will thank you!

Birth and bereavement doula, daytime newborn care provider, lactation support and parent educator services in Cu***ng, Alpharetta, Roswell and surrounding metro Atlanta areas.

09/13/2019

I matter too. I am a person too. I am valuable. I am the baby's whole world so I need to be seen so I don't lose myself.

05/28/2019

Another article about Centering. If you’re expecting you should check out this alternative to traditional prenatal care. I know it’s offered here in Atlanta at Providence Women's Health Care!

Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she made during her pregnancy.

05/21/2019

“I didn't understand why she looked at us like we were wounded animals. It took a good friend finally texting saying, "A lot of people will tell you that you are doing things wrong as a mother. And you need to get to a place where you can smile, thank them for their time, and then do whatever you want. Whatever you know your baby needs." The next day, you had a bottle and I finally got to see what milk-drunk looked like on your beautiful face.”

I didn't understand why she looked at us like we were wounded animals. It took a good friend finally texting saying, "A lot of people will tell you that you are doing things wrong as a mother. And you need to get to a place where you can smile, thank them for their time, and then do whatever you wan...

05/15/2019

We need more open dialogue regarding postpartum depression and anxiety...We certainly need to take better care of our moms. Our culture is so focused on the new baby that the new mom (adjusting to a completely new reality) is often forgotten.

On April 17 this year, Steven D’Achille’s wife Alexis would have celebrated her 36th birthday. “She was a homebody, so I would’ve cooked her a big Italian feast dinner and invited all of our friends and family over,” he tells Parade. “I would’ve spoiled her.”Sadly, Steven has had to ...

05/05/2019

Happy International Day of the Midwife to all of the amazing midwives out there! We’re so grateful for the care you provide!

05/03/2019

Happy Friday ❤️

05/02/2019

“Women, and especially mothers, are expected in our society to be martyrs who silently endure. It’s uncomfortable to see these harsh realities publicized and normalized because it bursts those bubbles of carefully curated perfection by forcing people to acknowledge that sometimes even the things that are supposed to be the most beautiful and sacred in this world (childbirth, motherhood) can frankly really suck.”

I can love my baby and also really hate many parts of this experience.

05/01/2019

“Mamas with May due dates have a lot to celebrate: A baby born in May will have a spring in their step and can expect lots of good fortune in their future. Here are six ways a May due date can affect your bundle of joy for years to come”

They're pretty lucky.

04/30/2019

Considering a natural birth?

04/28/2019

Affirmations can be powerful! Have a great week!

04/22/2019

“Many of us do not have a built-in social support network to help us in those difficult days of early motherhood. A new mom in 2019 may find her close relatives live on the other side of the country, and she doesn't know her neighbor's names. Or, she may be surrounded by people who would love to support her—but simply don't have the experience or time to be of service to her.”

But paying for one is a challenge for most.

04/17/2019

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The myth that what we do is just a luxurious add-on for the rich is far from the truth

04/08/2019

How did you choose your birth place? Was it in the hospital, at home or in a birth center? What influenced your decision? Share your experience and help expecting parents make informed decisions!

We'd love to know!

04/05/2019

Yes, the postpartum hair loss struggle is real!

We selflessly give our bodies to our babies... to make a home for them, to nurture them, to feed them, to comfort them. We give and give… and then give some more to all of our loved ones, but most especially to our children. We do all the things… the remembering, the worrying, the planning, the ...

03/30/2019

Curious about Water Birth? Some of our classes teach about water birth 😀😀😀and there are many providers in Atlanta that offer water birth as an option.

Water facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position that is comfortable for labor and birth, can speed up labor, give mother feelings of control, provide significant pain relief, promote relaxation, conserve mother’s energy & reduce the need for drugs and interventions...not to mention a gentler welcome for baby!