Lumina Birth is co-directed by Lacy Henderson, CLD (CAPPA) and Jenn Purdy, CLD (CAPPA). We are both mothers of four children with a passion for empowering women and standing by them in their passage to motherhood. Lacy has been a birth doula since 2008 and Jenn since 2003. Lacy and Jenn bring together a group of childbirth professionals to provide an accessible way for couples to find needed support from someone nearby, and a place of connection to our partners and other birth resources throughout Atlanta.
Lumina Birth began in January 2008, under the name Decatur Doulas, in response to an obvious need for Atlanta couples who live intown to easily find local doulas, lactation specialists, and childbirth educators. Our name change in August 2009 reflects our growing birth services and desire to broaden the scope of those we serve – not just Decatur or neighborhoods on the east side of Atlanta, but all couples who live in and around the Atlanta area!
Doulas for Refugees
Lumina Birth is in the beginning stages (summer 2010) of a partnership with World Relief to provide free childbirth education and doulas to pregnant refugee women. Most of the families we work with live in Clarkston and birth at Dekalb Medical Center. If you are interested in this exciting project, contact Liz Johnson. The possibilities are growing and unfolding more every day!
Professional Membership & Apprenticeship with Lumina Birth
Are you a doula, lactation educator, or childbirth educator in Atlanta?
Are you considering becoming certified as a childbirth professional and need to apprentice to complete your certification?
Are you passionate about birth and have an interest in exploring this field?
Lumina Birth joins independent childbirth professionals into a supportive community. Each member is individually invited to be a part of the group. Our group is growing and changing all the time to help meet the needs of couples in Atlanta. We offer apprenticeship positions to women who are considering this work and need experience and mentoring. Apprentices may or may not become part of the Lumina Birth professional group. Contact us for an appointment with Lacy and Jenn.
Networking & Linking Resources
We are also always looking to build our network of other childbirth professionals and businesses to partner with Lumina Birth. Contact us if you provide local services for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. We love adding to our links and our list of Resources !
Lumina Birth Labor Doulas’ Birth Summary Access
