Doula FAQ · Forsyth County and north metro Atlanta
Questions people ask before they book
What a doula does
What does a doula do, and what don't you do?
I support, inform and advocate. I help you prepare questions, write two birth plans and stay comfortable in labor. I don't diagnose, treat or give medical advice. That's your care team's job.
Do you work with Hypnobabies or Hypnobirthing clients?
Yes. I used Hypnobabies for both of my births, and I support Hypnobabies and Hypnobirthing clients, including when you're being monitored.
What happens on the free consultation?
Twenty minutes about your due date, your care team and what you're hoping for. You'll already know the price, so it's only about fit.
Hospitals and care teams
Will my OB or midwife mind?
My role is nonmedical. I help you bring organized questions to your appointments and support you alongside your care team in labor.
Does Northside Forsyth allow doulas?
Yes. Northside allows three support people during labor, and a doula counts as one (Northside maternity FAQ).
Can you be there if I'm transferred to another hospital?
Yes, if the hospital is within 30 miles of South Forsyth County. That includes Northside Hospital Atlanta, Emory Johns Creek, Wellstar North Fulton and the Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals in Braselton and Gainesville.
When plans change
What if my plan changes to an induction or a cesarean?
That's what the second birth plan is for. We decide ahead of time what matters most to you if the day goes differently.
What if my baby goes to the NICU?
Plan two covers it calmly: who can be there, a feeding and pumping plan, and what to pack. If it happens, I'll support you by text or phone call, and we can hold your postpartum sessions over Zoom if that's easier than a home visit.
Cost and booking
How much does it cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Prenatal and birth support is $1,200, all in, paid out of pocket, in full or in two payments of $600. See what's included.
When should I book?
Earlier gives us more time to prepare for appointments, but it's never too late to ask. I take one or two births a month.
Let's talk about your birth.
I take one or two births a month, so start with your dates and I'll reply with the times I'm free.
No medical details needed here. Prefer to text? (478) 974-3434