About Meraday Doulas
Our Story
Founded in response to the growing need for holistic maternal support, Meraday Doulas is a community-based organization staffed by highly trained professionals. Our doulas offer prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum assistance, focusing on physical, emotional, and informational needs. We work collaboratively with healthcare providers to create a seamless experience for BIPOC families and advocate for positive birth outcomes.
We are passionate about providing exceptional pregnancy care because we know firsthand how transformative and life-changing the journey to motherhood can be. Our founder, Myrtice, experienced a difficult pregnancy and struggled to find the support and care she needed as a BIPOC birthing person. She decided to create Meraday Doulas to ensure that no other BIPOC would have to go through pregnancy alone.
Our Values
At Meraday Doulas, we believe in putting our clients first and treating them with compassion, respect, and empathy. We are committed to providing evidence-based care that meets the highest standards of quality and safety. We also believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth to ensure that we are always providing the best possible care to our clients.
Despite advancements in healthcare, many BIPOC families still face barriers to quality childbirth support, particularly those from marginalized communities. Studies show that doula care can reduce rates of medical interventions, improve maternal mental health, and increase satisfaction with the birth experience. In Georgia, access to doula services remains limited for low-income families and immigrants.
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Doula Services List
Doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals and families before, during, and after childbirth.
Below is a list of common services offered by doulas.
Types of Doula Services
• Birth Doula Services
• Prenatal education and preparation
• Continuous labor support
• Comfort measures (breathing techniques, massage, positioning)
• Emotional support for birthing person and partner
• Assistance with birth plans
• Advocacy and communication with medical staff
Postpartum Doula Services
- Infant care guidance
- Breastfeeding support
- Emotional and practical support for new parents
- Assistance with newborn routines
- Referrals to community resources
- Antepartum Doula Services
- Support for high-risk pregnancies
- Help during bed rest or medical treatments
- Assistance with daily tasks
- Emotional encouragement and companionship
- Bereavement and Loss Support
- Support for pregnancy or infant loss
- Resources for grieving families
- Emotional and practical assistance during difficult times
Additional Services
• Childbirth education classes
• Lactation consultations
• Sibling support during birth
• Virtual doula services (phone/video support)
• Referrals to other professionals (therapists, lactation consultants, etc.)
Benefits of Doula Services
• Improved birth outcomes
• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Enhanced satisfaction with the childbirth experience
• Personalized support tailored to individual needs