Working with Georgia was one of the best decisions we made when preparing for our baby’s birth! Even after taking multiple birthing classes, Georgia helped us think through things we hadn’t considered when putting together our birth preferences. Her attention to detail made us feel so prepared and confident when the big day finally came. During birth, her calm energy and presence were such a gift to both my husband and me and truly helped make the experience so positive. She was also an incredible support when some big decisions needed to be made, helping me advocate for myself during moments when I wasn’t in the headspace to do so. Having someone in our corner who was so knowledgeable, supportive, and reassuring made all the difference. And her postpartum support has been just as wonderful! There’s something so special about having someone who was part of your birth experience also be there to support you through recovery. Georgia has become such a special person to our family, and we truly can’t recommend her enough. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and always ready to show up in whatever way her clients need. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side!

If you’re reading this, you’re likely researching doulas for prenatal, labor, and postpartum support. You should absolutely consider Georgia Bonds-Abele. I can’t recommend her highly enough. As first-time parents, my husband and I knew we wanted support navigating the unknowns of pregnancy, labor, and birth. We met Georgia during my second trimester, and selected to work with her. What stood out most was her depth of knowledge and practical guidance provided in preparing for an unmedicated birth. I had hoped for an unmedicated hospital birth, and with her support I was able to achieve it! Even when we faced an unexpected gestational diabetes diagnosis and the decision to schedule an induction, Georgia helped us feel informed, validated and confident in our decisions. During our prenatal visits (plus many texts, calls, and shared Notes app lists), she was generous with her time and incredibly thorough. She also helped my husband feel prepared and confident in his role as a birth partner, helping him prepare to support me physically and emotionally during labor. From weeks 37–40 (and beyond if needed), Georgia was on call and fully available. When the time came, she joined us at the hospital for my induction and was a constant source of support through labor: with hands-on comfort techniques and tools, guidance, and strong advocacy. She has a calm and gentle presence, but she is also a powerful advocate and was truly impressive when communicating with both healthcare providers and family members during critical moments. From shaping my birth preferences to postpartum support (including holding my baby so I could take care of a few things around the house), Georgia was exceptional through every stage. I would absolutely work with her again for future births and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and empowering doula.