My name is Janis Adams, I am a certified Labor Doula and I live near Atlanta. My background is in early childhood education. I am a mother of six and a grandmother of eleven. I have worked in public school and currently hold a brokers license in Real Estate. Years ago, I went through labor and delivery with a couple I knew when they had their third child. Afterward both mom and dad thanked me for being the extra hands they needed! A week or so later T said, " You should think about becoming a Doula," you were so helpful! I thought to myself, "What's a Doula?" I have been involved with and supported many births over the years; The first time was with my best friend 42 years ago while I myself was a week away from delivering my own first child. I have also been at the births of most of my grandchildren to assist, encourage and support my daughters as they went through the birth experience for the first time. It was during the Pandemic that I enrolled and took courses to be come a labor doula. During that time , the number of people that could be in the labor and delivery process was limited to just the mom and the dad unless you had a doula. One of my daughters and her husband were having their first child and they wanted me to be there. My daughter called and said to me that I had to become a doula! She gave me no choice! The things I do to relax are reading, gardening, sailing and traveling. Also, I have started a homeschool group and teach several students since the pandemic. In all, I have come full circle back to education but this time with adults and children!

I offer birth education, nutrition and exercise guidance and labor and birth support to first time parents and any others interested in personal support for subsequent births. VBAC patients are welcome. I am comfortable and will support home births, water births, in or out of institution or birthing centers. I accept payment through insurance and direct pay. At my initial consultation I can explain my fee scale. I look forward to connecting with you!