Atlanta Resources for a Natural Childbirth
At Gentle Journeys Birthing, good solid decisions are keys to our success and to yours. Below we have provided a list (in alphabetical order) of helpful links that will assist you with additional information and resources related to help you make the best decision possible. Below is a list of local Atlanta resources but you will also find videos of real moms enjoying their Hypno-births, the Hypnobabies Students recommended reading list, resources for new parents and resources for birth professionals.
Gentle Journeys Birthing is not paid and does not pay for referrals.
All referrals are based on personal and client experience.
OBs and Midwives (Hypnobabies friendly)
Intown Midwifery
285 Boulevard, Suite 520, Atlanta, GA 30312
(office) 404 622-9810
(births at Atlanta Medical Center)
http://www.intownmidwifery.com/
The Longstreet Clinic
John F. McGuire (CNM)
725 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-718-1122
(births at Northeast Georgia Medical)
http://www.longstreetclinic.com/
Nile Women’s Health Care (previously Isis Ob/Gyn)
1015 Mansell Rd., Roswell GA 30076
3925 Johns Creek Court, Suite D Suwanee, GA 30024
770-521-2229
(births at North Fulton)
ObGyn & Midwives Associates
2719 Felton Drive, Suite A, East Point, GA 30344
(404) 349-2112
(births at Atlanta Medical Center)
info@midwifeassociates.com
Providence Women’s Health Care
300 Upper Hembree Road Building 100, Suite D
Roswell, GA 30076
Office: (770) 670-6170
(births at North Fulton)
http://www.providencewomenshealthcare.com
See Baby Midwifery
550 Peachtree St Suite 1165, Atlanta, GA 30308
404-223-9306
(births at Atlanta Medical Center)
info@seebaby.com
Joseph Tate, MD
4045 Wetherburn Way Ste 4, Norcross ,GA30092
(770) 449-8171
(births at Emory)
Birth Doulas (Hypnobabies Friendly)
Stephanie Banguilan, HCHI, HCID, CLE, IPES
(Certified Hypnodoula and Instructor)
info@gentlejourneysbirthing.com
www.gentlejourneysbirthing.com
678-852-7307
Maegan Hall
(678)920-8438
info@maeganhallphotography.com
http://maeganhallphotography.com
Martha Lowe
(678) 978-9931
sweetblessingsdoulas@gmail.com
http://www.sweetblessingsdoulas.com/
Charlotte Scott
(770) 688-0519
casdoula@gmail.com
Emily Watkins
360-628-6860
emily.watkins33@gmail.com
Sherri Wilkerson
(706) 718-2868
abetterbirth.wilkerson@gmail.com
Chanda Williams
(Certified Hypnodoula)
404-931-6671
chanda@chandawilliams.com
http://www.chandawilliams.com/
Pediatricians (natural birth friendly)
ABC Pediatric Group
Fiona A. Blair, M.D., F.A.A.P.
2240 W. Park Place Blvd., Suite A, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 771.5222
All About Kids Pediatrics
Jill Overcash, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Claire Wilkiemeyer, M.D., F.A.A.P.
945 River Centre Place, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 646-0404
All Worlds Health and Pediatrics
Roswell, GA
Dr. Arlene Dijamco, MD
Note: Dr. Dijamco does not offer vaccination as part of her practice, and includes craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, herbal remedies, diet changes, and emotional considerations as suggestions and options for treatment. She does not take insurance but you can be reimbursed for any lab testing if needed.
Alpharetta Pediatrics
Alpharetta, GA
Laura Bleekrode, MD
Niccole Edwins, CNP certified in homeopathy and essential oils
www.alpharettapediatricsonline.com
Brookhaven Intown Pediatrics
Brookhaven and Atlanta, GA
Dr. LaKimberly Price, MD
Deneta Sells, MD
Chattahoochee Pediatrics,
Dr. Vaishali Kute, MD FAAP IBCLC
3155 North Point Parkway, Building D, Suite 200, Alpharetta GA 30005
Phone: 770-667-6967
Dr Kute is aso a lactation consultant
Centrespring MD + Pediatrics
Dr. Jamilet Allegria, MD
Johns Creek, GA + Brookhaven, GA
www.centrespringmd.com/pediatrics
Children’s Pediatrics
Canton, GA
Dr. Michael Anderson, MD
Stephanie Anderson, DNP
Clairmont Pediatrics, Dr. Cho
1270 Mcconnell Dr, #D, Decatur, GA 30033
404.321.4567
Kennesaw Pediatrics
Kennesaw, GA
Kenneth Akey, MD
Newnan, GA
The M Wellness Center
Roswell, GA
Dr. Maia Walton, MD
Dr. Monica Scales, PHd
Note: I’m impressed with the amount of holistic care they provide, as they are both mothers of vaccine-injured children. I will update with more as I hear from other moms. They have just opened their practice as of 2018 here in Georgia, moving from California. Lots to read on their website about their philosophy! They DO accept insurance but you will handle the bill yourself with the superbill they give you at check out. Their appointments are longer than a usual in-network doctor appointment (initial visit is 2 hours!)
One Family Pediatrics
Cumming, GA
Dr. Hiral Lavania, MD
Note: Dr. Lavania is also schooled in alternative and nutritional medicine and is a lactation consultant. Does ask that you sign vaccine refusal waiver.
Pediatric Medicine of Cartersville
Cartersville, GA
Tom Ryan, MD
www.pediatricmedicinecartersville.com
Primary Care Pediatrics
Cumming, GA
Dr. Margaret Boudreaux, MD
www.primarycarepediatrics.com/
Rainbow Kids Pediatrics
755 Commerce Drive #503, Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-1998
Lactation Consultants
Atlanta Breastfeeding Consultants
5252 Roswell Road, Suite 200
http://www.atlantabreastfeedingconsultants.com/
404-590-MILK (6455)
Breastfeed Atlanta
Christie Coursey
575 Boulevard Southeast, Unit #2A, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 454-9715
www.athomelactationservices.com
Lactation Consultants of Atlanta, Inc.
Sharon Birdseye, RN, IBCLC, RLC
2024 Powers Ferry Rd. Suite 201, Atlanta , GA 30339
770-644-0555
www.breastfeedingatlanta.com
Mother Milk Lactation Services
Jessica Cruz BSN, RN, IBCLC
404-694-5474
http://mothersmilklactation.com/
Northwest Georgia Lactation
Heather Hardy, IBCLC, RLC
706-980-4028
https://www.nwgalactation.com
La Leche League
Meetings throughout the Atlanta area. Please check the website for times and locations.
Massage Therapists
Sara P. Gartland (also a doula)
103 N McDonough St Decatur, GA 30030
347.351.3216
spgartland@gmail.com
Pregnancy Massage Center
1164 N. Highland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306
678-462-2173
Charlotte Scott
(770) 688-0519
casdoula@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/casdoula/
Chiropractors
Active Life Chiropractic – Dr Pamela Stone
4390 Bells Ferry Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Expression Chiropractic – Dr J Kate Wetterlin, DC
103 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 981-4433
http://expressionchiropractic.com/
Healthy Being Wellness – Dr. Tijana Sefic Eby
2993 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 115, Marietta, GA 30066
770.609.5544
drtijana@healthybeingwellness.com
http://www.healthybeingwellness.com/
Lotus of Life Chiropractic – Dr Liliana Warner, DC
603 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-7743
http://www.lotusoflifechiropractic.com/
Midtown Family Wellness – Dr Danielle Drobbin, DC
814 Juniper St Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308
404-810-9099
office@midtownfamilywellness.com
http://www.midtownfamilywellness.com
Wilson Family Chiropractic
2494 Jett Ferry Rd #103, Dunwoody, GA 30338
678) 205-1573
For a comprehensive list of Webster certified chiropractors in your area, please go to: www.ICPA4kids.com
Home Birth Midwifes (Hypnobabies friendly)
Birth by Grace – Christine Taylor
678-915-8281
http://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com
admin@birthbygracemidwifery.com
Birth Servant Midwifery – Cindy Morrow
(404)775-1126
http://www.birthservant.com/
Birthing Way Midwifery – Beth Miller and Rachel Offices in Marietta
(770) 573-1257
beth@birthingway.com
Dawning Life Midwifery – Debbie Schneider and Constance Conn
770-818-6212
http://www.dawninglife.com/
Mama Homebirth – Linda Segal
678-876-0625
mamahomebirth@gmail.com
http://www.mamahomebirth.com/
Milestone Birth – Mandi Call
404.933.4837
mandi@milestonebirth.com
http://www.milestonebirth.com/
Traditional Birth Services – Brenda Parrish, CPM, CLC, CCCE
404-416-8445
brenda@traditionalbirthservices.com
http://www.traditionalbirthservices.com
Whitney Whitmore – Georgia Birth Alternatives
678-613-6348
whitney@georgiabirthalternatives.com
Hospitals
Atlanta Medical Center
303 Parkway Drive Ne, Atlanta, GA
30312 404-265-4000
http://www.atlantamedcenter.com
Dekalb Medical Center
2701 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
404-501-1000
North Fulton Regional Medical Center
3000 Hospital Boulevard , Roswell, GA 30076
Ph: 770-751-2500
Women’s Health Services: 770-751-2687
Family Practice
Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative -Dr. Tasneem Bhatia
404-814-9808
http://centrespringmd.com/
Family Wellness MD
Dr. Nadia Taylor
Duluth, GA
Postpartum Doulas
Gwynne Knap
404-569-4268
http://birthisjustthebeginning.com/
Honeysuckled Doulas
404-291-6871
http://www.honeysuckledoulas.com/
Emily Watkins
360-628-6860
emily.watkins33@gmail.com
Acupuncture
Buckhead Acupuncture
2233 Peachtree Rd #210, Atlanta, GA 30309
(678) 549-7848
http://atlanta-acupuncture.net
Intown Accupuncture
340 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-1543
info@IntownAcupuncture.com
http://www.intownacupuncture.com/
Morningside Acupuncture
1164 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
404-985-1770
Seed to Star Collective
178 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
www.seedtostar.com/
Hypnotherapists
Debbie Unterman
Smyrna, GA
770-434-7488
dunterman@aol.com
Brad Dixon
1120 E. Confederate Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316
404-444-6924
http://www.wellspringreiki.com
brad@wellspringreiki.com
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