Business Details
Your Trusted Perinatal Care Provider in Woodstock, GA
Founded on a deep commitment to maternal wellness, Taras Birth Services has been dedicated to supporting prenatal and postpartum families since 2005. Our founder, Tara Thompson, brings over 15 years of specialized experience as a Certified Perinatal Massage Therapist, Evidence-Based Birth Instructor, and Cappa Certified Doula. We combine advanced training in pregnancy and postpartum care with evidence-based education to empower mothers through personalized services including prenatal massage, labor support, and childbirth education. Our team holds certifications in BRM Pro techniques, lymphatic massage, and postpartum care, ensuring comprehensive support for women's health.We pioneered unique services like the Massaging Doula Experience and Induction Tuck-In to address specific maternal needs, emphasizing natural pain relief and informed decision-making. With a focus on physical comfort and emotional well-being, we serve families across North Atlanta through in-home visits and educational programs. Our approach integrates clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering tailored solutions for pregnancy-related discomforts and birth preparation. We maintain strict professional standards through ongoing education and adherence to evidence-based practices in perinatal care.
Services
Prenatal Massage
Postpartum Massage
Childbirth Education
Labor Doula Services
Induction Tuck-In
Breastfeeding Classes
Postpartum Tuck-In
Massage During Labor
Virtual Education Sessions
In-Home Massage
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of specialized perinatal care experience
- Certified in multiple evidence-based birth methodologies
- Personalized postpartum recovery programs available
- Unique labor support combining massage and comfort measures
- Comprehensive childbirth education with Lamaze certification
Associations and certifications
- Evidence-Based Birth
- Lamaze International
- Cappa
- BRM Pro
Services
Prenatal Massage
Specialized massage therapy tailored for expectant mothers addresses physical discomforts through safe, evidence-based techniques. This service reduces stress, alleviates muscle tension, and improves circulation while preparing the body for labor. Certified therapists use positioning accommodations and targeted pressure point work to enhance maternal comfort throughout pregnancy.
Postpartum Tuck-In
Comprehensive in-home postpartum support combines physical recovery with practical assistance for new mothers. This service includes massage therapy, emotional wellness checks, breastfeeding guidance, and household organization help during the critical transition period after hospital discharge.
Childbirth Education
Evidence-based childbirth preparation courses cover labor stages, pain management options, and medical interventions. Classes include partner involvement training, hospital navigation strategies, and postpartum care essentials through both in-person and virtual formats.
Labor Doula
Continuous physical and emotional support during labor combines comfort measures with advocacy training. Services include position guidance, breathing techniques, and communication strategies to help mothers achieve their desired birth outcomes.
Induction Tuck-In
Specialized preparation package for medically indicated inductions includes education sessions, relaxation massage, and practical labor techniques. This service focuses on reducing anxiety while teaching evidence-based interventions and comfort strategies for planned inductions.
People
Tara Thompson
Owner & Lead Practitioner
Certified Perinatal Massage Therapist, Evidence-Based Birth Instructor, and Cappa Certified Doula with 15+ years experience. Specializes in prenatal/postpartum care, BRM Pro techniques, and labor support. Provides evidence-based education and hands-on care across North Atlanta.
Questions
What prenatal massage benefits can I expect?
Our prenatal massages reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and prepare your body for labor through targeted techniques.
Do you offer postpartum recovery packages?
Yes, we provide postpartum massage packages and Tuck-In services to aid physical healing and emotional well-being after birth.
Are your childbirth classes evidence-based?
All our classes follow Evidence-Based Birth and Lamaze-certified curricula covering labor preparation and postpartum care.
Can you support medicated and unmedicated births?
Our doula services accommodate all birth preferences, including epidural support, natural labor techniques, and induction assistance.
Do you provide in-home postpartum care?
Yes, we offer in-home postpartum massages, breastfeeding support, and practical assistance with newborn care routines.
