Hello, my name is Maddie. I am a highly trained certified pediatric nurse, labor and postpartum doula, and CPR instructor based in Atlanta, GA. I founded The Gift of MaDoula to support families through the transformative journey of birth , postpartum recovery, and newborn care. As a labor doula, I provide evidence-based support throughout pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring that families feel empowered, informed, and cared for during one of the most significant moments of their lives. My role includes emotional and physical comfort measures, advocacy, and hands-on assistance to help parents navigate labor with confidence.

In the postpartum phase, I use my experiences as a pediatric nurse and newborn care knowledge to offer hands-on comfort support, infant feeding guidance, emotional and physical well-being strategies, and newborn care education. I also bring the expertise of a newborn respite nurse, assisting with feeding, diaper changes, and calm/comfort measures so that parents can focus on bonding, rest, and recovery.

Beyond birth and newborn care, I am also a certified CPR and First Aide instructor, equipping parents, caregivers, and professional with. lifesavings sills yo respond confidently in emergencies. Whether it’s infant CPR, basic first aid, or emergency response training, I believe that every family and community should have the knowledge to protect and care for their loved ones.

My overall goal is to leave families feeling more resilient, confident, and prepared, whether through birth support, postpartum care or essential lifesaving education.

“See the good in everything and celebrate it” - Betty Shabaz