Blog – Atlanta Birth Center

We’re Open!

August 19, 2016 Anjli Hinman 0 comments

This has been such a dream come true. We are so excited to be open and working with area families now! Seven families have already had births with Atlanta Birth Center and more are on the calendar! We are accepting new clients, every day. Join u...

Opening Summer 2016

June 3, 2016 Sarah 3 comments

Now accepting new clients! Join us for our Meet the Midwives this month: June 8 and June 30. Can't make it? Don't worry, just email info@atlantabirthcenter.org and we can set up a time to talk and answer all of your questions!...

Thanks for a successful Gala Benefit Auction!

May 6, 2015 Anna Cherry 0 comments

Our 2015 Gala Benefit Auction was a great success – over 150 people gathered in excitement, hope, and fellowship and raised more than $70,000 for Atlanta Birth Center! The evening was buzzing with the exciting announcement of two well respected an...

Volunteer Spotlight: Teresa Aaron

March 19, 2015 Teresa Aaron 1 comment

A big thank you to Teresa Aaron for her many levels of support for Atlanta Birth Center! Teresa redesigned and manages ABC's website and has also generously donated one of her fabulous heirloom-quality, jacquard woven baby wraps for our 2015 Gala Be...

Get to Know Margaret, Part 2

March 9, 2015 Anna Cherry 0 comments

Below the second part of a three part interview with Margaret Strickhouser, co-founder and visionary of Atlanta Birth Center. Here Margaret talks about her (surprise) introduction to water birth. Anne-Claire: Tell me about water birthing—where did...

Get to Know Margaret

March 5, 2015 Teresa Aaron 1 comment

Atlanta Birth Center owes its existence to the hard work, vision, and endless support of Margaret Strickhouser, co-founder Atlanta Birth Center and owner of Intown Midwifery. Margaret was interviewed by volunteer Anne-Claire Kasten about her perspe...

Treating Common Pregnancy Ailments: Heartburn

February 15, 2013 Guest Blogger 0 comments

Heartburn is a common ailment during pregnancy with more than half of all pregnant women reporting symptoms of severe heartburn, especially during the second and third trimesters. While it is unlikely you will be able to completely thwart pregnancy-r...

My Birth Story: Jane’s Induction and Water Birth

October 26, 2012 Guest Blogger 0 comments

When I became pregnant with our second child I was overjoyed. Part of me was also relieved and thought that because I had been pregnant before, I would know what to expect. I was wrong. Everything about my two pregnancies was different, almost opposi...

Vaginal Breech Birth

October 18, 2012 Guest Blogger 3 comments

As I approached the 9th month of my second pregnancy knowing that my daughter was still in a breech position, I began doing a lot of research. Almost everyone I encountered (family, friends, co-workers) assumed that I would automatically need (and w...

Miscarriage: A Pain Like No Other

October 15, 2012 Ashley 6 comments

My husband and I had recently started trying for our first child when I got the positive pregnancy test. We were thrilled! I immediately made an appointment with my OB-GYN for a few days later. At that appointment, though, she looked concerned. I was...