My Backup Doula & Resources for Curious Minds

No one has paid me to be on this list. I made this list based on the connections I’ve made over the years in our community. I am also not responsible for these other practitioners, the work they do, if they take insurance, costs, etc.

Not every provider is going to be the right provider for you. If you are a client and need other resources then please let me know so we can discuss your specific wants and needs. Metro Atlanta is a big city with tons of resources. These are just a few.

Meet My Backup

Stephanie Wagner

Stephanie Wagner is a certified birth doula, lactation educator counselor, and BLS/CPR instructor. She provides a full range of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum services to women and their families living in both Metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia.

I’ve worked with Stephanie for years. She’s consistent and dependable, loyal and steadfast. I admire her work which is why she’s my backup doula. I don’t trust my clients care to just anyone.

Local and Informational Resources

Chiropractic Care

Controversial I know! Chiropractic care is like any specialty: it comes in many forms, there are several types of techniques that can be utilized, not all practitioners are the same, not all offices provide the same services, and so on. Chiropractic care is something that can be utilized at all phases of life because the human body changes drastically while it’s here on earth. Webster Certified Chiropractors are practitioners who have additional education on pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. For clients who are expecting, I usually recommend finding a practitioner who has that additional training.

Local Chiropractors

There are tons of chiropractors in and around Atlanta. These are just a few amazing practitioners. You can check out ICPA to find an even bigger list.

Informational Resources

You cannot learn things in labor. The time to educate yourself is now. Below are some amazing informational resources. It’ll be a lot to absorb. Make time for yourself to dive into these sites and the in-depth articles they provide. If you are a client and need help researching a specific topic, please reach out.

  • Evidence Based Birth — if you are pregnant, or even thinking about it, you should check out this site. It is a wealth of UP-TO-DATE information with credible links back to the original studies.

  • World Health Organization is a United Nations agency dedicated to the well-being of all, and works to expand universal healthcare. They also help direct and coordinate the world response to health emergencies.

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists that produces guidelines for healthcare professionals, as well as educational materials for patients.

Local Informational Resources

Below are local-based resources for those wanting to know more about their rights, laws in GA, and how to get involved.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

You don’t have to be pregnant, have had a baby, or any recent surgery to benefit from meeting with a pelvic floor therapist to learn about your body and how it works. The purpose of this form of care is to support your innards, stabilize your meat suit, help you get your “groove back,” and seal up that leaky basement. Those are all medical terms (sarcasm — that was sarcasm).

When picking your pelvic floor therapist, please keep in mind that your comfort and feelings of safety & security are crucial for such sensitive work. Please pick your practitioner based on your wants and needs. There are a few providers in the area and here are some.