The Butterfly Birth Doula
Hi! My name is Simone and I’m your favorite body-liberated doula currently offering services in the Metro Atlanta Area. I grew up with an innate intrigue for all things pregnancy and childbirth. My mother was a health education assistant for the maternal and infant health department of a health clinic in South Central LA, and as she brought home more knowledge, the more my interest grew. Seeing my mother support countless births as a doula over my lifetime inspired me to go down the path myself. In July of 2020, I completed my birth doula training and received my certification through the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Program(AAIMM)/Birthing People Foundation in partnership with the LA Country Public Health Division and Kindred Space LA. I supported births under AAIMM’s mentorship program following my training. After gaining more knowledge and experience in Los Angeles, I’ve taken my gifts to The South to establish myself as a doula in Atlanta. I am currently a member of The Atlanta Doula Collective, a group of Labor & Postpartum Specialists leading a community grassroots movement aimed to fill in the gap in Black Maternal Healthcare and Wellness in Metro Atlanta. I also work as a family support specialist in partnership with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia for Gwinnett County, as well as Safety Net. Click HERE to learn more about what doulas do!
BELOW ARE MY PROVIDED SERVICES!
Doula Consultation
A personalized and collaborative meeting designed to foster a deep understanding of your desires, fears, and aspirations surrounding childbirth before deciding if our partnership is a good fit
Virtual Doula Services
In the ever-evolving landscape of childbirth, where distances might separate but connections remain steadfast, virtual birth doula services offer a unique and meaningful way to experience dedicated support, guidance, and empowerment throughout your birthing journey, all from the comfort of your own space.
In-Person Doula Services
In-person birth doula services are a testament to the power of human connection, providing you with a dedicated and compassionate partner who will stand by your side throughout the entirety of your labor delivery, and up to 8 weeks postpartum.
Body Liberation Coaching
This service offers a transformative journey towards self-acceptance, empowerment, and the celebration of individuality to prepare you for childbirth. This empowering process supports individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, fostering a profound sense of liberation, and nurturing a deep wellspring of self-love.
Evidence-based Doula Work
Doulas help prevent low birthweight.
An observational study of low-income women (41 percent of whom were Black) found that doula-assisted
mothers were four times less likely to give birth to a baby with low birthweight, two times less likely to
experience a birth complication involving themselves or their baby, and significantly more likely to initiate
breastfeeding,
Doulas aid in reducing rates of cesarean delivery.
One meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials from 17 countries between 1988 and 2015, involving
more than 15,000 women in a wide range of settings, found continuous labor support provided by doulas to
reduce rates of cesarean delivery, improve 5-minute Apgar scores and improve women’s ratings of the childbirth experience.
Testimonials
I’m grateful to whatever stars aligned to bring Simone into our lives. She calmed me, advised me, and most importantly empowered me in a situation I felt powerless in. She even went so far as to document moments I would not have remembered due to being so heavily mediated after my c-section.
Liz J. and baby L
Simone has proven to be one of the most compassionate and committed doulas I have had the pleasure of working with, and the families she served nothing but kind words to share about the support she provided to them.
Michelle S.
Simone Mariposa 