Provides education and social support to pregnant women who are at high risk for infant mortality during the prenatal period. Advocates for better birth outcomes and address systemic and community structures that contribute to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, support and engagement.

Offers a directory to search for a birth doula in the clients' local area. A birth doula will meet with the client throughout the pregnancy, provide continuous support during labor and birth, and provides a postpartum visit to review the birth experience and discuss the client's postpartum needs. Depending on the needs, the doulas may: Help create a birth plan, Discuss self-care techniques, Provide encouragement and physical support during labor, Help the client understand medical and non-medical options, and can also refer clients to local healthcare professionals or support groups. Can help regardless of birth plan or outcome, including in situations of adoption or loss.

Bereavement Doulas provide support for birth in any trimester and support in any outcome. These ladies have both experienced loss personally, and are now certified and available to listen, validate, offer support, and point you to resources to help you navigate your loss. This applies whether you are pregnant and facing a life-limiting diagnosis, currently happening miscarriage, stillbirth, or if your loss was anytime in the past. They strive to be available to meet parents in the ER or hospital if needed in the middle of miscarriage, stillbirth, labor with an expected loss, etc. This is at no cost. Contact the Birth Circle to be connected with someone who has experienced loss or attend our monthly support group. The support group is held on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:00 at Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Avenue, Athens. Childcare is available. [email protected]. Autumn 740-541-2041 or Emily 740-808-2448.

Provides education and social support to pregnant women who are at high risk for infant mortality during the prenatal period. Advocates for better birth outcomes and address systemic and community structures that contribute to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, support and engagement.

Provides birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula services as well as childbirth education classes, group parenting classes and support.

Provides prenatal and postpartum support for pregnant women. The program included pregnancy health education, nutritional support, labor and delivery coaching, and postpartum care.