We are here to ensure you have high quality care during pregnancy and after your baby is born!

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) wants to connect 35 mothers and birthing people in Gwinnett County, to free doula services, childbirth education, and comprehensive resources. Pregnancy can be a time of uncertainty as you navigate the unknowns of childbirth and parenthood. To help you feel more prepared for the arrival of your little one, we hope to provide comprehensive care and support to your family!

HMHBGA does not offer doula services, but provides adequate referrals to doulas. Once you have accepted the referral, you will be in a direct relationship with your professional doula and release HMHBGA from any liability associated with this relationship. 

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Qualify as low income (yearly income of $25,000 single or $40,000 family of 4)

• Must be between 12 and 30 weeks pregnant (estimated due date must not be past February 1st, 2024)

• Must reside in Gwinnett County

Benefits of participation include:  

• Access to complimentary doula services. 

• Access to resources that support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum period, including Pickles & Ice Cream Georgia’s classes and peer support groups, Safe Under the Lillies Fund, perinatal care packages, Help Me Grow Line, and more.  

• Improved maternal and infant health outcomes. 

• Increased social and mental health support. 

• Increased frequency and quality of prenatal and postpartum visits. 

• Increased breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. 

• Reduced feelings of isolation and anxiety. 

• Increased feelings of self-sufficiency.  

Participants will be required to: 

• Attend required virtual classes 

• Participate in home visits from their doula 

• Stay in the program for its entirety

QUESTIONS? Email thomecia.busby@hmhbga.org