FREE & REDUCED COST PERINATAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Navigating pregnancy can bring a range of emotions and uncertainties as you prepare for the transformative journey of childbirth and parenthood. At HMHBGA, our mission is to offer your family comprehensive care and support during this special time through free and reduced cost services! Please note that matching is conducted based on location and availability.
*Completion of our application is not a guarantee of matching.
TYPES OF SUPPORT AVAILABLE:
Doula
A doula is a skilled birthing professional offering mothers, birthing individuals, and families compassionate support through emotional, physical, and informational assistance during the prenatal, birth and delivery process and the postpartum stage.
Childbirth Educator
Childbirth Educators (CBE) give expectant parents the skills to prepare for pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenthood, teach about the physiology of birth, and relaxation techniques, and to explain postpartum care.
Breastfeeding Specialist
Certified Breastfeeding Specialists (CBS) educate and support families through pregnancy, breastfeeding initiation, and the normal course of lactation.
Maternal Mental Health Specialist
Maternal Mental Health Specialists provide support to moms and birthers that are experiencing difficulties maintaining their mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.
Some programs you may be matched with:
Safety Net Fund
We will connect moms and birthers to a doula at no cost. We hope to support the low-income pregnant population living in communities experiencing the highest incidents of preterm birth and maternal mortality in Georgia.
Our mission is to provide unwavering support to Black birthing individuals in Metro Atlanta & surrounding counties throughout their pregnancies. We offer free doula services, childbirth education, and a wealth of comprehensive resources.
Gwinnett MIS: Birth Support Project
We aim to assist families residing in Gwinnett County by providing free doula services, childbirth education, and comprehensive resources.
Building Perinatal Support Professionals
Through our Building Perinatal Support Professionals program, we will carefully match you with a professional based on your location and preferred level of engagement. It's important to note that HMHBGA doesn't directly offer perinatal support services but ensures appropriate referrals to professionals who have completed our program. Upon accepting the referral, you will establish a direct relationship with your chosen professional, and HMHBGA will be released from any liability associated with this relationship.
QUESTIONS? Email workforcedevelopment@hmhbga.org.