This is the place for North Georgia mamas who want positive, judgement-free, & continuous labor support.
It all started when my epidural failed...
I had just earned my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling a few weeks prior. I laid in a hospital bed with no knowledge of how to cope with labor pain. The nurses that I assumed would be with me the whole time were in and out, and not particularly patient. Overall, not my favorite experience. I knew that I wanted something different the second go around. I hired a doula who suggested that I find a more supportive provider, which also meant changing hospitals. Thank goodness for her wisdom. My second birth, despite experiencing shoulder dystocia, was 100% better. I felt more supported and safe.
I started to realize that "trauma" doesn't always mean something horrific happened. Trauma is all about perception. The more supported you feel, the safer you feel, which leads to lesser instances of perceived trauma. I started to find myself drawn to pregnant and new moms, listening to birth stories, giving advice, and listening deeply. I was struggling to find my "niche" in the counseling world. Something that sparked joy, something I was excited about. After supporting my best friend through her c-section and sitting with her as she met her baby for the first time it was like a lightbulb went off. I knew this is what I was supposed to be doing, to sit in the thick of everything pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for mamas like you.
When I'm not talking about birth, or listening to a birth related podcast you will find me doing regular toddler mom stuff. I have two very active little boys so you can usually catch us outside getting sweaty. I enjoy some crafty activities like making homemade tallow and charcuterie boards. I love a fancy dinner date out every once in a while. But overall, I just love spending time with my family and friends and building strong relationships.
Lara T.
It’s hard for me describe how grateful I am to Alexis for being with me during the birth of my daughter. This is my first child and all of her recommendations were spot on. When I didn’t know what to do, having Alexis there to advocate for me and what I wanted to achieve was priceless. She walked me through every case scenario and how I would want to respond to it while my mind was clear. Then when I was giving birth, it’s true what they say.
I felt so vulnerable and it would’ve been easy to give in to what everyone else in the room wanted me to do. Even someone well meaning like my own panicked mom who hated seeing me in pain. Alexis was there to keep me motivated to achieve the birth I wanted to achieve and advocate for my wishes when I couldn’t advocate for myself. Even when plan A wasn’t possible. She knew and reminded me of my desires for plans B and C. She also kept everyone calm reminding us that this was normal and I was going to be okay. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She was strong for me and I am forever grateful. You would not regret having her at your side during birth.
"Alexis was there to keep me motivated to achieve the birth I wanted to achieve and advocate for my wishes when I couldn’t advocate for myself."
Jordyn H.
"I always felt empowered to make decisions because of the knowledge Alexis had during this process."
As a first-time mother navigating through the pregnancy and childbirth, I couldn't have asked for a better support person. Alexis always listened to my concerns and anxieties while providing me with options for my family. I always felt empowered to make decisions because of the knowledge Alexis had during this process. I ended up having a c-section birth and my baby went to the transition unit for a few hours due to low oxygen. Hospital policy did not allow doulas in the operation room; however, Alexis came immediately after I was transitioned to post-op while my husband was with our baby.
Alexis had so much empathy for the situation and encouraged me while I was without my family. At our request, she spent time with our family once baby was in our postpartum room at the hospital and took some beautiful pictures. She even brought some delicious lactation treats! After going home with baby and husband, Alexis checked in on me often. She was able to help me navigate through my baby blues by validating my feelings and helping me realize the extreme emotions would pass. I will absolutely be asking Alexis to be at my next birth.
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