Recommended Reading and Websites
Birth Without Fear: The Judgement Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy
The Birth Partner
Birthing From Within
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
Breastfeeding Made Simple
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
How to Heal a Bad Birth
TheBirthHour.com
BirthTalk.org
EvidenceBasedBirth.com
Support Groups
Birth Stories Gatherings
For: Pregnant and postpartum women. Come to hear others’ birth stories, or share your own, in a safe, non-judgmental space
When: Bi-monthly
Where: Midtown Family Wellness (Midtown)
Contact: Email Kelly or contact to be added to invite list
The Hygge Project
For: Postpartum women. Sign up to be added to a free peer support group with other parents, based on the due dates of your babies
When: Weekly
Where: Haven Hygge House (Decatur)
Motherwise Support Group
For: Pregnant and postpartum women. Free support group facilitated by a licensed counselor
Where: Atlanta Birth Center (Downtown)
New Parent Support Group
For: Parents of Infants 0-6 months
When: Thursdays at 12 pm. Call 404.501.3050 for questions. Free support group facilitated by a trained peer counselor
Where: Emory Decatur Hospital Women’s Tower, Third Floor
La Leche League of Atlanta
For: Nursing and pregnant mothers
Where: The Atlanta Birth Center (Downtown)
Postpartum Support International Online Support Meetings
Facebook Support Groups
ICAN of Atlanta (International Cesarean Awareness Network)
Georgia Moms for a Better Birth
Breastfeed Atlanta
Maternal Health Psychologists and Counselors
Sarah Hightower (Virginia Highland)
Melissa Keane (Grant Park)
Jessica Bauer (Brookhaven)
Tania Suarez (Buckhead)
Webster Trained Chiropractors
The Brainery (Downtown)
Midtown Family Wellness (Midtown)
Pelvic Floor Therapists
Refined Therapy & Wellness (In Home concierge service)
Functionize Health (Decatur)
The Pelvis Pro (Midtown)
Breastfeeding Support
Inspired Motherhood Lactation Services
Atlanta Lactation
La Leche League of Georgia
Breastfeed Atlanta
Postpartum Doulas
Gwynne Knap
