Birth and Postpartum Doula Services for Metro Atlanta Families

Your hometown doula has over 15 years experience serving Atlanta families. Let me help guide you through a confident birth and postpartum experience, so you can enjoy this special season with your baby and your family!

Having a baby is hard work; so is postpartum healing and caring for your newborn.

Pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum healing, and parenting can feel overwhelming. And it’s true - babies don't come with a manual, and neither do pregnancy and birth.

Pregnancy is one of the biggest changes your body can go through, culminating in a birth you can’t predict. And postpartum recovery while learning all about your baby at the same time can be daunting, especially when you are physically exhausted. Having your doula walk with you through this stage with knowledge and experience can relieve stress and help you move confidently toward parenthood.

I'll hold your hand through all of the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum unknowns!

Your doula is the one who holds your hand through all the unknowns, stressors, and joys of childbearing and childrearing.

My job is not just to help you get through labor and birth, but to walk with you from pregnancy through postpartum as you become a parent.

Birth Doula Support

Birth doulas are professionals who provide physical, emotional and informational support to you throughout your pregnancy and during labor.

Birth doula services include:

Two prenatal visits to discuss and create your birth plan, practice comfort measures, and discuss expectations for the birth
On-call period begins two weeks before your estimated due date
I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth and stay a minimum of one hour after the birth of your baby
One in-home postpartum visit to see how things are going, answer your questions, talk about your birth, and discuss any necessary professional referrals

Investment: $2500

Postpartum Doula Support

I provide in-home postpartum support to families in the metro Atlanta area during the first 12 weeks* after your baby is born.

Postpartum doula services include:

One prenatal visit to create a plan for support
Education + evidence-based information on recovery, newborn care, and feeding
Meal preparation so you stay hydrated and nourished
Light household chores like dishes & laundry
Care for baby while you take time to nap and shower
Connection to local and online resources as needed
Overnight care for your newborn

Investment: $40 per hour ($50 per hour for multiples) daytime support and $50 per hour ($60 per hour for multiples) overnight support

*Postpartum doula services can last anywhere from a few visits to more than 3 months. We'll develop a customized plan for you.

Sleep Consulting

Available as a stand alone service for ages newborn through 6 years old.

In your home during the newborn phase, we’ll help you learn about:

Safe sleep
Biological rhythms
Listening to your maternal instincts
Establishing sleep routines for your baby
The science of normal newborn sleep

Investment: $100 initial consult and $100 per week as needed for ongoing support

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"Sherri encouraged us to trust our instincts."

"After the new baby drowsiness wore off, our 10 week old struggled to nap during the day and go down peacefully at night. Sherri came to our home to observe our routines and made suggestions on where we could make adjustments. Our son showed definite preferences and Sherri encouraged us to take his lead. After three weeks time, our naps and bedtimes were so much more peaceful."

Melanie M.
"Nothing about my labor and birth went as planned."

"We hired Sherri as our birth doula, and two months later I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. My blood pressure kept climbing, and I had to be induced at 37 weeks. Sherri told me my birth would be beautiful because at the end of it I would meet my baby girl. She stayed with us every step of the way and helped us ask the right questions at the right times so we understood what was happening. My beautiful, perfectly healthy daughter was born just after sunrise. My husband and I are so very grateful for Sherri's support."

Angela D.
"Our cozy home birth was perfect."

"After three hospital births, the choice to give birth at home just felt right. Our midwife strongly encouraged us to hire a doula, even though I had three successful vaginal births under my belt. Sherri is very knowledgeable about home birth and came to our house when my contractions became difficult. I wasn't ready to have the midwife come just yet, so Sherri kept her updated at my request. At one point, we both looked at each other and said, 'it's time to call.' So we called the midwife and she came. My chunky monkey baby boy was born just 90 minutes later! I'm so glad we hired Sherri. If we have another baby- who knows?- we will absolutely hire her again."

Melissa O.