Our partners over at Atlanta Birth Doula are holding a free Meet the Doulas night on Thursday Nov 10. Meet several Doulas and some of our Childbirth Educators, learn some birth comfort measures and have some yummy treats! Register here so they know to expect you.
Education
We are so happy to announce that Baby Steps teacher Kelly Poptanycz will begin offering natural childbirth classes at the Atlanta Birth Center in midtown Atlanta. The first class will be a weekend workshop on Dec 3 and 4. You can find out more info and register here: https://www.babystepsonline.net/classes/atlanta-birth-center-class-dec-2016/
This article was written by Baby Steps founder, Laura Fields Women have been having babies since the beginning of time. With all the expense involved with having a new baby enter the family, you may be asking yourself if a childbirth class is really worth the time and money. There are many reasons why a […]
Doula. It’s a word that is getting more and more exposure as of lately. However, it’s not a new fad or trend. It’s actually ancient Greek that loosely translates into “woman servant” or “woman who serves”. Today’s definition, however, is a bit more defined. Doulas are trained women who offer emotional, physical, and informational support […]
A recent meta-analysis of childbirth studies has suggested that the likelihood of having a cesarean can be reduced by the simple act of getting a second opinion. There are many diagnoses made during pregnancy that may or may not be evidence-based. Anytime you’re faced with a diagnosis that seems to complicate your pregnancy or require […]
A study was recently published which found that women don’t know their options when it comes to childbirth. Many don’t even know they have options. This may be surprising to the general population, but ask any childbirth educator and doula, and they’ll tell you it’s no shock to them. Another study a few years ago […]
April is Cesarean Awareness Month and this year is shaping up to be a busy one. Governor Nathan Dean released this proclamation earlier this month. And this Saturday, ICAN of Atlanta and the Georgia Birth Network are hosting a rally outside of Northside Hospital to promote cesarean awareness, education, and prevention. Cesarean is a hot […]
With so many touting the benefits of banking and donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood, you may wonder if it’s a worthwhile investment to bank it or worth the time and paperwork to donate it. Here is something to think about: Stem Cells in Cord Blood
Did you know that Baby Steps offers gift certificates? If someone you know is pregnant, give them the gift of knowledge! The certificate can be use towards any of our classes or doula services. This includes our newest addition, the Virtual Intuitive Birth class. This class is everything in our regular Intuitive Birth class, but […]
Recently Baby Steps decided to offer its first virtual childbirth class, beginning in February and using video conferencing technology. But why would you want to take such a class? Will you learn as much as you’d learn in a class in a separate, physical location? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a virtual class […]