Maggie Gott
(Previously Watkins)
Serving Parents 1999-Present
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My Philosophy
Birth: No matter your birth choices, birth should not be experienced as if it was "done to you" by a series of medical procedures or processes that ends with a baby under a warmer. You should feel supported and encouraged during the birth as your baby emerges to fill its lungs with its first breath, and is brought safely into your loving arms. This is your journey, not mine. No matter the choices you make for your birth plan, I am there to support you, and to help you advocate for yourself during your labor and birth without judgement. You will tell your birth story over and over to family, friends, co-workers, room-mothers and the stranger standing next to you at the grocery store. Whether it is 5 minutes after your birth or 20 years later, each time you tell your story the emotions come with it, as if you are in the moment again. It is my hope as your doula, that you will be able to proudly and joyfully tell your baby's birth story. Whether your baby is born vaginally or by cesarean, naturally or induced, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in every decision through pregnancy to birth by making informed choices. Postpartum: Mom needs time to heal and recover, while also taking the time she needs to bond, learn and build confidence in her mothering skills. She also needs small doses of daily alone time to reset. Oftentimes, this means she needs to learn to give up some control, and allow others to care for her. Theres also a big lifestyle adjustment for both parents...a major lack of sleep and the pressure they put on themselves to do it all "right". I have a strong belief that parents become more confident in caring for their babies and in their roles as parents, the more they are supported and encouraged in the routines and parenting styles they create for their family and home. Birth Partners and Families: I do not take the place of a loving partner or other family members. I provide care to them also by advising them on how best to participate and support the birthing process, as well as how best to care for the new mother and baby during recovery and adjustment. |
About Maggie
I am a Spirit-filled believer in Jesus, a wife and the mother of 2 amazing, adult children. Right after my own babies were born, I began pursuing education in birth, breastfeeding, human development and counseling; which has allowed me to offer coaching and support to the new mother with regards to her pregnancy, birth, postpartum, physical and emotional healing, feeding and infant care, ... I have graduated 2 years of ministry school and I am an ordained minister (baby dedications available). I serve ALL families with love and without judgement. However, I believe that birth and breastfeeding are for women only. Qualifications Master's Degree, Counseling & Life Coaching (Liberty University) Bachelor's Degree, Human Development (California State University San Marcos) Trained Birth Doula (DONA, ALACE, Hearts & Hands) Trained Postpartum Doula (Birth Arts International) Certified Lactation Educator (UCLA Extension) Certified Happiest Baby Parent Educator Trained to use Rebozo Trained to use TENS for Labor Experience
Over 20 Years of Experience Birth Doula: Home, hospital or birth center, water births, low risk & high risk pregnancy, unmedicated & Epidural, VBAC, twin birth, fertility, birth after loss, gestational diabetes, planned inductions & cesareans... Postpartum Doula: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, singletons & multiples, NICU babies, premature infants, respiratory issues... Lactation Educator Prenatal & Postpartum Educator Placenta Encapsulator |
I serve all Wellstar, Piedmont, Emory & Northside Hospitals; Atlanta Birth Center; and midwife attended home births
I serve all families!
I serve all families!