Allie Wright, Labor and Postpartum Doula, CLD, CPD (CAPPA)

As a birth doula, Allie uses a combination of prenatal preparation, comfort techniques and positions, optimism and joy to help with the birth experience. She takes special care in supporting a woman’s birth partner so that he or she can remain in a supportive role at their own comfort level. As a postpartum doula, Allie works with her clients to define their needs. From helping with breastfeeding, teaching soothing techniques to cooking and running errands, she is there to make those first few days and weeks go as smoothly as possible and help new parents become confident with their baby. With years of experience and knowledge she is not only the “extra set hands” so needed with a new baby, but a wonderful source of information and emotional support.

Cynthya Dzialo, CLD (CBI), Labor Doula, Certified Happiest Baby Educator

Cynthya is honored to support expectant mothers and their partners, and help them create a positive birth experience. Whether you are planning an unmedicated birth, cesarean birth or to labor with an epidural, she provides non-judgmental support across the full-spectrum of choice. Read more about her doula services at The Happiest Doula. Cynthya is a certified educator of The Happiest Baby on the Block philosophy and helps new parents learn basic newborn care and soothing techniques for fussy or colicky babies.

Dianne Lentine, CLD, CCCE (CAPPA), Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator, Director of Lumina Birth Gwinnett

Dianne became a doula soon after the birth of her fifth child in 1998 and has attended over 150 births. Her experience includes a wide variety of cultures and birth circumstances. Giving birth is a journey of empowerment - she always supports clients in the choices they make for their baby's birth. Dianne provides informational, physical and emotional support needed to achieve the best outcome possible. Dianne's central Gwinnett location allows her to attend births at all metro Atlanta area hospitals and also at Athen's Regional and St. Mary's hospitals in Athens, Georgia. 

Gwynne Knap, BA, CD(DONA), CPD (CAPPA), Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator

Gwynne has been fascinated by childbirth and by babies since she was a teen. It is a privilege for her to watch women display inner strength and be empowered by their birthing experiences. Gwynne has a gift to guide and support women through the birthing experience, and encourage women and their partners as they navigate the early days of parenting a precious newborn. She is be a valuable resource for new parents during pregnancy; while planning for birth, breastfeeding and for when the newborn (or multiples!) come home. It is her great pleasure to participate in this most profound time of life.

Jenn Purdy, CLD, CCCE (CAPPA), RKC, CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer, Lumina Birth Strategic Partner & Owner, Childbirth & Nutrition Educator, Russian Kettlebell Certified, Personal Trainer

Jenn helps direct Lumina Birth with co-owner, Lacy Henderson. Because of a busy family schedule, she has transitioned from on-call doula to personal fitness trainer. Her passion remains in guiding couples toward what they can control about birth, and the best gift they can give to themselves and their babies, which is a real food diet. Jenn is a nutrition and kettlebell coach, instructing privately and in group classes with FitWit and Condition Kettlebell Gym. As a childbirth educator, Jenn works to enable couples to understand and trust their natural abilities. The mother of four, Jenn began as a doula in 2004. She has witnessed over 50 births, and founded Lumina Birth in 2008 to help couples find the support they need. Contact Jenn about group and private childbirth or strength/nutrition consults or call 404-964-1319.

Jessica Cruz, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Educator

Jessica’s heart lies in women’s health. She feels that childbirth and breastfeeding are a natural ‘right of passage’ for women, and values helping them through these amazing experiences. Birthing and breastfeeding were transformational events for her and her passion is to assist families in making the most of this precious time. She has worked in a variety of medical environments, including local Atlanta hospitals. Jessica teaches breastfeeding classes and assists families with breastfeeding during home visits. 

Karla Riley, Labor Doula

Karla believes that giving birth is a profound life experience that will be remembered by a woman for the rest of her life. Her role, as a doula, is to help preserve that memory. Whether you are planning your birth for hospital or home, medicated or unmedicated, she is there to help you (and your partner) have the most fulfilling experience possible. Her innate ability to encourage and nurture will help to create a peaceful environment during your labor and the birth of your baby. In addition to being a labor doula, Karla is a worship leader, travel buff, and a runner.  She is the mother of three awesome children and wife (of twenty years) to a wonderful and supportive husband.

Kate Richards, CLD(DONA), Labor Doula

Having a baby is incredibly personal. Kate was driven to find ways to help womenand their families have the best experience possible, regardless of any changes that may occur along the way. Working as a doula is one way she supports families throughout the unexpected in life. By providing constant support through labor and delivery she can help you and your partner have the satisfying birth experience you are looking for.

Lacy Henderson, CLD (CAPPA) Labor Doula, Lumina Birth Managing Partner & Owner

Lacy has found her calling in being a labor doula for adult women as well as teenagers. She has given birth to five children, the first induced with an epidural, the other four with no intervention (the last was a water birth!) As both a mother herself and a doula, Lacy has experienced a wide variety of births. She understands that everyone is different, and so their birth experiences are different. She also understands how empowering it can be to formulate a birth plan and stick with it till the end, and enjoys the unique opportunity to encourage other women to discover and develop the strength and courage needed to experience this for themselves. Lacy offers phone consultations for women who need/want the encouragement and informational support of a doula but have decided to not have a doula in person for financial or other reasons. Contact Lacy at 404-388-6107.

Liz Johnson, CLD, CCCE (CAPPA), Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator

Pregnancy, birth and life after the arrival of your little one is an adventure, to say the least. There are a myriad of emotions, thoughts, questions and experiences with each new day. Liz walks with women and couples through this time to help fill it with as much joy and peace as possible. She wants to help you have the birth experience you desire. Liz and her husband found the support of a doula invaluable during their journey into parenthood, first at a hospital, then at home for their second birth.

Rachael Cail, CD(DONA), Labor Doula

The information Rachael uncovered in her own quest to have the best birth possible opened her eyes to the state of birth in our country. She continues to stress education and empowerment when working with mothers and their partners. Rachael’s skilled hands and calming voice are her best tools in labor support.  Women and their partners really need encouragement and assurance of normalcy during labor, and sometimes reminders that their bodies know what they are doing and will birth their babies. Rachael works as a midwife apprentice, on the road to becoming a Certified Professional Midwife. She trusts that we find the right people to work with, and have been called to serve each particular mother for a reason.