Stephanie W. in Kennesaw, GA

Blue Lotus Doula Services

    Practice overview

    Hi, my name is Stephanie and I am a DONA certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, certified Lactation Educator Counselor, certified CPR Instructor, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and certified Happiest Baby Educator. My husband Jeff and I have been married for 23 years and we live north of Atlanta with our son Hunter. When I am not with clients, I enjoy hiking, sewing, going to the gym, and spending time with my family Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, I spent the previous 20 years of my life working in the medical-office field, beginning as a filing clerk and working my way up to billing manager and eventually office manager, which included the management of an OB/GYN practice in the Northside Hospital area. When my husband and I decided to become parents ourselves, we struggled with infertility issues, which resulted in us consulting a reproductive specialist. After weighing all the options, we decided to try In-Vitro Fertilization in order to conceive our son. It was a long and difficult process, but we are forever grateful to the physician and his practice along with the never ending support we received from our family, friends, and coworkers. When a longtime childhood friend asked me to support her during the home birth of her second child as well as photograph the experience, I gladly accepted. A few years later, she asked me to be there again for the birth of her third child. A year later I was asked by another childhood friend, if I would participate in the hospital birth of her daughter and be her doula. All three of these experiences had a profound effect on me. These experiences, in addition to becoming a mother myself, allowed me to discover the passion I would have for becoming a doula. As a doula, I am dedicated to educating, supporting, and assisting families so that they have the best possible experience bringing their little ones into the world. No matter whether this is your first child or your sixth child, I am here to help make this a special time.

    Years experience

    4

    Families supported

    70

    Birth Rate

    950

    Hourly Rate

    $25

    Care philosophy

    I am dedicated to educating, supporting, and assisting families so that they have the best possible experience bringing their little ones into the world, no matter if they are becoming a parent for the first time or the fifth. Knowing that every couple’s needs are different, I tailor the support that I provide to each client’s individual needs and desires.

    Services

    • Lamaze classes
    • Birth doula support
    • Fertility doula support
    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Lactation support
    • In-home lactation visits
    • Virtual lactation visits

    Specialties and Experience

    • Cesarean birth
    • Clients on bed rest
    • Domestic violence
    • Families conceiving with ART and IVF
    • High-risk pregnancy
    • Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
    • LGBTQ
    • Multiples
    • Over 40
    • People of color
    • Plus size
    • Postpartum mood disorders
    • Prematurity
    • Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
    • Previous life trauma
    • Single parents
    • VBAC
    • Waterbirth

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • DONA certified Birth Doula
    • Certified Lactation Educator Counselor
    • Certified American Heart Assoc. Basic Life Support and CPR Instructor
    • Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (Cherokee Co. SafeKids. org)
    • Certified Happiest Baby Educator

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    Pricing packages

    Birth Doula Services
    $ 950
    2-prenatal visits, 1-infant CPR/Choking and car seat safety/installation/check class, unlimited text/calls/email support through 12 weeks postpartum, assistance with creating a birth plan, on-call 24-hours a day from 38 weeks until delivery, continuous labor and delivery support, use of TENS during labor and delivery, initial postpartum and breastfeeding support, 1-postpartum visit after delivery.
    Sliding scale pricing available
    Contact for additional pricing options

    Virtual Birth Doula Support
    3-viritual prenatal visits, unlimited calls/texts/emails through 12 weeks postpartum, assistance with creating birth plan, on-call 24-hours a day from 38 weeks until delivery, available for virtual support during labor and delivery.
    Contact for additional pricing options

    Infant CPR/Choking, Car seat Class
    $ 100
    Private in-home 4-hour class covering infant CPR/choking and car seat installation/safety, and car seat check. (Price is per couple) Class duration will be longer if class is done for multiple couples, due to car seat instruction and check as well as manikin practice.

    AHA Friends and Family CPR Class
    $ 100
    American Heart Association Friends and Family Class 3 1/2 hour Adult/Child/Infant CPR and choking and use of AED (not a certification class) price is per couple (includes booklet of learned skills and one-way personal valve)

    AHA CPR Certification Class
    $ 80
    3 1/2 class American Heart Association certification class (includes student workbook, personal one-way valve and certification card) Price is per person

    Private Breastfeeding Class
    $ 80
    4-hour private in-home class Covers these topics: Benefits of/Risks of Not, Anatomy and Physiology, Positioning and Latch, Getting Enough Milk, Breastfeeding plan, Common Concerns, Pumps and Equipment, Work/School, Maternal Nutrition/Medications/Birth Control, Facts/Myths, Support System, Resources

    Virtual Breastfeeding Class
    $ 50
    4-hour virtual breastfeeding class Includes: Benefits of/Risks of Not, Anatomy and Physiology, Positioning and Latch, Getting Enough Milk, Breastfeeding plan, Common Concerns, Pumps and Equipment, Work/School, Maternal Nutrition/Medications/Birth Control, Facts/Myths, Support System, Resources

    Newborn Care/Car seat Class
    $ 100
    Private in-person 4-hour class (price is per couple) Topics include: Choosing a Pediatrician, Car Seat Safety/Installation/Check, Safe Sleep, Tummy Time, Handling Your Newborn, Newborn Care Items, Nail Care, Taking Your Baby's Temperature, Bathing Your Baby, Diapering (Cloth/Disposable), Umbilical Cord Care, Infant States, Comfort Techniques, Swaddling, Babywearing, Bottle Feeding, Weight Gain, Growth Spurts, Skin-to-skin, Warning Signs, Choosing a Childcare Provider

    Lamaze Based Childbirth Class
    Topics include: Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices, Pregnancy, Labor, Birth Stories, Comfort Techniques, Medical Procedures, Cesarean Birth, Newborns, Postpartum (Cost varies depending on how many are attending the class and how long the class is) Class can be tailored around what information is most important to couple taking the class.
    Contact for additional pricing options

    Daytime Postpartum
    $ 25 /hr
    Price is per hour for postpartum doula services provided between 7a and 7p weekdays.

    Evening/Overnight Postpartum
    $ 30 /hr
    Price is per hour for postpartum doula services provided between 7p and 7a weekdays.

    Location

    Areas served

    • Cartersville, GA, USA
    • Atlanta, GA, USA
    • Alpharetta, GA, USA
    • Chattanooga, TN, USA
    • Johns Creek, GA, USA
    • Milton, GA, USA
    • Cumming, GA, USA
    • Acworth, GA, USA
    • Tucker, GA, USA
    • Decatur, GA, USA
    • Dallas, GA, USA
    • Calhoun, GA, USA
    • Taylorsville, GA, USA
    • Adairsville, GA, USA

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    • Rebecca
      February 8, 2021 at 4:42 pm | Client review

      Stephanie is a kind and charismatic person. Her devotion to her job is absolutely remarkable. I had an unplanned natural delivery and because of how detail oriented she is my pain was a lot more manageable. I thought I was going into being a mom with a good amount of knowledge but even 8 months postpartum she still is helping me by giving helpful insights and suggestions. I highly recommend her to anyone in search of doula. I’m so happy to know her and incredibly thankful to her for helping bring in the most beautiful girl into my life.

    • Samantha
      February 8, 2021 at 4:44 pm | Client review

      Stephanie was compassionate and well versed in how to help me through my induced labor that lasted over 24 hours. She was my voice when I wasn’t able to speak and such an emotional support that we needed through a rough day of bringing our daughter into this world

    • Rachel
      February 8, 2021 at 4:53 pm | Client review

      We hired Stephanie originally as our birth doula, but then hired her for CPR training and certification as well as a postpartum doula. She was a fabulous help in all areas from preparing us for labor, coaching me during labor, helping with breastfeeding questions, helping with the twins for several months after the birth. She is the epitome of professional, incredibly disciplined, and an expert in her field. She is also very comfortable to be around, which is so very needed during labor and postpartum when one is so vulnerable both physically and emotionally. I felt so supported by her and would hire her again in a heartbeat.

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