One of the most exhilarating and exciting times in a woman’s life is when she discovers she’s expecting a baby. It can also be overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. Here at Rocket City Mom we want to help you start your parenting journey in Huntsville by putting as much local information as we can at your fingertips.
We are moms first – we know exactly what it’s like to have tons of questions and be questing for those answers. On this page you’ll find all the local resources for a pregnant woman in Huntsville and Madison County, from doctors to diapers to doulas, and everything in between. Parenting doesn’t have to be rocket science, and experiencing pregnancy and childbirth in Huntsville doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Do you have an addition you want to share with local parents? Email us at editor@rocketcitymom.com and we’ll add it in.
OB/GYN PRACTICES
HUNTSVILLE
All Women’s OBGYN
610 Airport Rd. | 256.882.1785
Alabama Women’s Healthcare
420 Lowell Dr. SE | 256.265.6550
Alabama Women’s Wellness Center
612 Madison St. | 256.763.0036
Advanced OBGYN
250 Chateau Drive | 256.881.9997
Clinic for Women
910 Adams St. Suite 300 | 256.533.7420
Huntsville Hospitals Obstetrics & Gynecology
401 Lowell Dr. Suites 1 & 21 | 256.265.4462
Phoenix Women’s Health
4650 Whitesburg Dr. Suite 203 | 256.382.5210
Tennessee Valley OBGYN
Main Office: 910 Adams St. Suite 200 | 256.265.6512
Crestwood Office: 1 Hospital Dr. SW Suite 302 | 256.964.8947
Women4Women OBGYN
320 Pelham Ave. SW Suite 301 | 256.759.9269
Dr. Rachel Petersen
4810 Whitesport Circle SW. Suite 215 | 256.489.2442
Dr. Kakani OBGYN
2006 Franklin St. Suite 102 | 256.251.5121
Dr. Leon W. Lewis OBGYN
420 Lowell Dr. Suite 401 | 256.489.8845
Dr. Donald Aulds OBGYN
401 Lowell Dr. SE. | Suite 9
MADISON
Babies Etc. OBGYN
235 Portal Lane Unit A | 256.461.1766
Clinic for Women in Madison
8337 HWY 72 West Suite 201 | 256.533.7420
OBGYN Associates
1041 Balch Rd. Suite 250 | 256.704.2229
ATHENS & DECATUR
Carlota OBGYN, Athens
1005 W. Market St. Suite 17 | 256.233.3100
Decatur Morgan Women’s Healthcare
1215 7th St. SE, Suite 240 | 256.973.5216
OBGYN Associates, Decatur
1304 13th Ave. SE Suite B | 256.704.2229
Valley Women’s Center, Athens
15243 Greenfield Dr. | 256.233.5361
HOSPITALS
HUNTSVILLE
Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children
245 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville | (256) 265-1000
Crestwood Medical Center
One Hospital Drive, Huntsville | (256) 429-4000 | Read our Review
MADISON
Madison Hospital Maternity
8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison | (256) 265-2012
ATHENS & DECATUR
Athens-Limestone Hospital
700 West Market Street, Athens | (256) 233-9292
Decatur Morgan Hospital
1201 7th Street SE, Decatur | (256) 341-2000
DOULAS & MIDWIVES
DOULAS
- Kirsten Clark
Sacred Haven Birth Services
Birth doula support, water labor with birth tub, placenta encapsulation, henna belly art
Meet the Doula - Kaelie Harris
Breath. Love. Birth.
Birth doula, postpartum doula, yoga instructor, placenta encapsulation
Meet the Doula - Tracy Abney
Rocket City Doulas
Labor & Postpartum Doula, Birth Photographer
Meet the Doula - Arin Pratt
Rocket City Doulas
Postpartum Doula
Meet the Doula - Jeanne Stolaas
Doula Birthing Assistant Care
Prenatal/Labor Doula
Meet the Doula - Hannah Ellis
Happy Helper Doula Services
Prenatal/Labor/Postpartum Doula, Loss Support Services,Trying-to-conceive support services
Meet the Doula - Wendy Robertson
Wendyrful Doula Services
Pregnancy/Labor Doula, Lactation Educator, Natural childbirth educator, Belly Casting
Meet the Doula - Robin Serwatka
A Better Birth, LLC.
In home consultation, Prenatal/Postpartum visits, Labor & Delivery
Meet the Doula - Michelle Crawford
Healing Arts
Doula & Yoga Instructor, Meditative Art Classes, Medicine Drums, Energy Healing
Meet the Doula - Karina Bonds
Lotus Hands
Physical, Emotional, Informational, & Advocacy Support
Meet the Doula - Katie Terry
The Shoals Doula Group
Doula Support, Childbirth Classes
Meet the Doula
Certified Nurse-Midwife
In addition to earning a graduate degree and certification as a midwife, a certified nurse-midwife also holds a Registered Nurse License. They may have practiced as a Registered Nurse before obtaining their midwife training or earned it while completing the training. Think a certified nurse-midwife is right for you? Find a list of CNMs below.
- Tiffany Golub, CNM, CRNP
Women4Women OBGYN
Meet the Midwife - Megan Chandler, CNM
Women4Women OBGYN
Meet the Midwife - Katrina Dial, CNM
Alabama Women’s Wellness Clinic
Meet the Midwife
Certified Professional Midwife
Much like a CNM, a certified professional midwife holds a graduate degree and certification as a midwife. While they are not Registered Nurses, they have completed extensive health and medical training. Find a list of local CPMs below.
- Rebekah Myrick, CPM
Midwife Rebekah
Meet the Midwife - Chloe Raum, CPM
Harvest Midwifery
Meet the Midwife - Stacie Hunt, CPM
Whole Woman Midwifery
Meet the Midwife - Laura McClure, CPM
Whole Woman Mideifery
Meet the Midwife - Laura Reeder, CPM
Farmhouse Midwifery
Meet the Midwife
Licensed Midwife
A licensed midwife has earned certification through taking classes, having preceptorships, and through supervised clinical training. Find a list of LMs below.
- Karen Brock, LM
Alternative Birth Choices, LLC.
Meet the Midwife - Wetawnya Smith, LM
Alternative Birth Choices, LLC.
Meet the Midwife - Sileah Brock, LM
Alternative Birth Choices, LLC.
Meet the Midwife - Maria Cranford, LM
Mountain Home Birth & Midwifery
Meet the Midwife
RCM Article: Licensed Midwives Return to Alabama
RCM Article: Pregnancy Is Not An Illness
RCM Article: Why I Hired a Doula
CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING CLASSES
HUNTSVILLE
Acorn Treasures
2109C Bob Wallace Avenue | 256-886-8381
– Babywearing
– Savvy Birth by Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Hannah Ellis, HCHD
– Parenting
– Siblings & Dad classes
– Pregnancy Survival Skills
– Preparing your Home for Baby
– Newborn Care
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | 256-489-2590
– Christian Childbirth Class
– Hypno Birthing
– Natural Childbirth Class
Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children
245 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville | (256) 265-1000
– Bootcamp for New Dads
– Cesarean Birth
– Childbirth & Childbirth Refresher
– Grandparenting Classes
– Marvelous Multiples
– Maternity Tours
– Parenting
– Sibling Class
Crestwood Medical Center
One Hospital Drive, Huntsville | (256) 429-4000
– Prepared Childbirth Class
– Sibling Class
– Daddy’s Baby Boot Camp
– Grandparenting
– Newborn Care
– Mom’s Support Group
MADISON
Madison Hospital Maternity
8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison | (256) 265-2012
– Childbirth
– Maternity tours
– Parenting
ATHENS & DECATUR
Athens-Limestone Hospital
700 West Market Street, Athens | (256) 233-9292
– Childbirth
– Maternity tours
Decatur Morgan Hospital
1201 7th Street SE, Decatur | (256) 341-2000
– Maternity tours
MATERNITY WEAR
HUNTSVILLE
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | (256) 489-2590
Burlington Coat Factory
6125 University Drive NW, Huntsville | (256) 971-0970
H&M Maternity
Bridge Street Town Center, 340 The Bridge Street #101, Huntsville | (256) 327-8400
Kohl’s Maternity
2775 Carl T Jones Drive, Huntsville | (256) 883-8809
MotherhoodMaternity
Parkway Place Mall, 2801 Memorial Parkway Southwest, Huntsville | (256) 539-2555
Old Navy Maternity
301 The Bridge St, #111, Bridge Street Town Center, Huntsville | (256) 327-8605
Target Maternity
Westside Centre, 6275 University Drive NW, Huntsville | (256) 922-0189
Target Maternity
Valley Bend, 2750 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast #7, Huntsville | (256) 650-3491
MADISON
Kohl’s Maternity
7630 Highway 72 W, Madison | (256) 722-0728
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72, Madison | (256) 722-3181
Target Maternity
8207 Highway 72 West, Madison | (256) 690-5890
ATHENS & DECATUR
Belles & Beaus Consignment
210 South Jefferson Street, Athens | (256) 867-1991
Kohl’s Maternity
2407 6th Avenue Southeast, Decatur | (256) 355-7401
Old Navy Maternity
1241 Point Mallard Parkway, Decatur | (256) 353-7300
Sprouts Children’s & Maternity Consignment
904 6th Avenue Southeast, Decatur | (256) 353-0305
BREASTFEEDING
HUNTSVILLE
Acorn Treasures
2109C Bob Wallace Avenue | 256-886-8381
– Breastfeeding classes
– Instructions for Breastfeeding while wearing your baby
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | (256) 489-2590
– Nursing mother support groups
– Breast pump consultation, rental, & retail
– Breastfeeding massage
– Bra fitting by certified professionals
– In-home and in-office lactation consultation services
– Workplace lactation implementation services
Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children
245 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville | (256) 265-1000
– Breastfeeding Classes
– Breastfeeding Support Groups in Huntsville and Madison
– Nursing mother support groups
– Pump rentals
– Free phone consultations
– Lactation consulting
Crestwood Medical Center
One Hospital Drive, Huntsville | (256) 429-4000
– Breastfeeding Classes
– Lactation consulting
Coloring Between the Lines – Facebook Page providing breastfeeding and lactation support for Mothers of Color in North Alabama
La Leche League of Huntsville & Madison County | LLL Huntsville on Facebook
Mocha Milk Mamas – Monthly meetup for moms of color who need breastfeeding support. The meetings are every 1st Saturday at Alabama A&M University Wellness Center from 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
Target Maternity
Westside Centre, 6275 University Drive NW, Huntsville | (256) 922-0189
– Breast pump retail
Target Maternity
Valley Bend, 2750 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast #7, Huntsville | (256) 650-3491
– Breast pump retail
Tennessee Valley Lactation Support
931-297-4768
– Breastfeeding support & counseling from a certified lactation consultant
MADISON
Madison Hospital Maternity
8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison | (256) 265-2012
– Breastfeeding Classes
– Lactation consulting
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72, Madison | (256) 722-3181
– Breast pump retail
Target Maternity
8207 Highway 72 West, Madison | (256) 690-5890
– Breast pump retail
ATHENS & DECATUR
Athens-Limestone Hospital
700 West Market Street, Athens | (256) 233-9292
– Breastfeeding Classes
– Lactation consulting
La Leche League of Morgan County | LLL of Morgan Co. on Facebook
NURSERY & BABY STORES
HUNTSVILLE
Acorn Treasures
2109C Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville | (256) 886-8381
All About Baby
801 Governor’s Drive SW, Huntsville | (256) 536-7917
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | (256) 489-2590
Target
Westside Centre, 6275 University Drive NW, Huntsville | (256) 922-0189
Target
Valley Bend, 2750 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast #7, Huntsville | (256) 650-3491
MADISON
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72, Madison | (256) 722-3181
Target Maternity
8207 Highway 72 West, Madison | (256) 690-5890
DECATUR
Cloud 9 Baby & Children’s Boutique
712 Bank Street, Decatur | (256) 686-2099
CLOTH DIAPERING
CLOTH DIAPER RETAIL
Acorn Treasures
2109C Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville | (256) 886-8381
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | (256) 489-2590
Babies R Us
Bridge Street Town Center, 6884 Governors West, Huntsville | (256) 971-1216
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72, Madison | (256) 722-3181
Target
Westside Centre, 6275 University Drive NW, Huntsville | (256) 922-0189
Target
Valley Bend, 2750 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast #7, Huntsville | (256) 650-3491
CLOTH DIAPER SUPPORT & SERVICES
Suds Diaper Service | (256) 602-1812
Cloth Diapering in Huntsville Facebook Group
al.com Article: Local Cloth Diaper Donation Programs
RCM Article: How I Became a Cloth Diaper Convert
RCM Article: How to Do Cloth Diapering with Wool
RCM Article: Cloth Diapers & Cord Blood
RCM Article: It Takes a Village to Start a Diaper Bank
DAYCARES THAT WORK WITH CLOTH DIAPERS
This list is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Faith Presbyterian Preschool (Huntsville)
Montessori of Huntsville (Chaney Rd, Huntsville)
Cove Preschool (Hampton Cove)
Marshall child development center (NASA/Redstone Arsenal)
Mayfair Child Development Center – case-by-case by teacher (Jones Valley)
Charlize Childcare Center (Andrew Jackson/5 Points)
2 Kool 4 Skool Daycare in Elkmont
Ms Angela’s – Weatherly/S Parkway in Huntsville
Epworth MDO
Miss Marcia’s Childcare, Huntsville
KidTown on Hughes Road in Madison
First Friends at First Presbyterian Downtown Huntsville
Little Valley Academy in Huntsville
PREGNANCY FITNESS & HEALTH
- Fit4Mom
Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Classes and Wellness Programs
256-258-9422
rebeccaguntharp@fit4mom.com - Heart of the Valley YMCA
Prenatal Classes available on seasonal schedule & childcare provided
Downtown Express YMCA: 256-319-9622 | 101 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hogan Family YMCA: 256-705-9622 | 130 Park Square Lane, Madison, AL 35758
Southeast Family YMCA: 256- 883-9622 | 1000 Weatherly Road. SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 - Breath. Love. Birth.
Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
256-694-1248 | breathelovebirth@gmail.com - Light on Yoga Fitness
Prenatal Yoga Class
256-479-4724 | 601 Humes Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Michelle Crawford Healing Arts
Restorative & Prenatal Yoga
704-779-5107 - A Nurturing Moment
Prenatal Food and Fitness Workshop
256-489-2590 | 7540 Memorial Parkway SW Suite H, Huntsville, AL 35802 - Mountain Massage, LLC.
Pregnancy Massage
256-541-7183 | 713 St. Clair Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Terramé
Prenatal Massage
Jones Valley: 256-319-3003 | 2115 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Midtown: 256-384-7228 | 3613 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Madison: 256-724-7856 | 8151 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758 - Salt on the Rocks
Prenatal Massage
256-429-9160 | 2350 Whitesburg Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Stolaspa
Pregnancy Massage
256-527-9750 | 923 Merchants Walk Suite D, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Therapeutic Massage Solutions
Prenatal Massage
256-200-7274 | 2302 Starmount Circle Suite D, Huntsville, AL 35801 - A Caring Touch by Tai
Prenatal Massage
256-658-2030 | 555 Sparkman Drive Suite 1618K, Huntsville, AL 35816 - Magnificent Benefits Massage
Prenatal Massage
256-620-1554 | 220 Rhett Avenue SW Suite C-1, Huntsville, AL 35801
BABYWEARING
Acorn Treasures
2109C Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville | (256) 886-8381
A Nurturing Moment
7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville | (256) 489-2590
Posh Mommy & Baby Too!
7755 Hwy 72, Madison | (256) 722-3181
Rocket City Sling Swap Group on Facebook
Attachment Parenting Huntsville on Facebook
RCM Article: Babywearing 101
CORD BLOOD BANKING & ULTRASOUNDS
Bump Life Studios
540 Hughes Road, Suite 8, Madison, AL 35758 | 256-298-8288
– Ultrasounds & prenatal massage
Southern Cord, cord blood banking
601 Genome Way Northwest #1200, Huntsville | (256) 564-7088
4-D Mommies
100 Jefferson Street South, Huntsville | (205) 326-2229
Center of Imaging Excellence
2003-A Whitesburg Drive South, Huntsville | (256) 536-3550
Peek-A-Boo 4-D Boutique
117 Longwood Dr SE, Huntsville | (256) 489-3088
RCM Article: Why You Should Bank Your Cord Blood
NEW MOM SUPPORT
Rocket City Mom’s List of Moms Groups & Clubs
Coloring Between the Lines – Facebook Page providing breastfeeding and lactation support for Mothers of Color in North Alabama
Mom2Mom of Huntsville/Madison County, AL Facebook Group
Time Travel New Mom Personal Concierge
Huntsville Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, & Parenting Facebook Group
Huntsville Breastfeeding Support on Facebook
Alabama Tongue and Lip Tie Support Group on Facebook
Huntsville Postpartum Support Network on Facebook
Mama Circle Huntsville on Facebook
RCM Article: Baby Blues or PMAD? When It’s Serious
RCM Article: Caring for High-Risk Pregnancies in Huntsville
RCM Article: Tips for a Healthy Happy Pregnancy
RCM Article: Pregnancy Made Me a Liar
RCM Article: Tips for Speaking to Pregnant Women
RCM Article: Letting It All Hang Out
RCM Article: Pregnancy Isn’t Always Pretty
PREGNANCY LOSS & SUPPORT
Hospice Support Group HOPE (Helping Other Parents Endure)
Healing Hearts for Pregnancy Loss in North Alabama Facebook Group
Huntsville Hospital Bereavement Care Program
Compassionate Friends, Huntsville Chapter
New Leaf Counseling Services & Support
Tears Foundation, Alabama Chapter
RCM Article: New Group for Parents Experiencing Infant Loss Offers HOPE
RCM Article: Losing a Pregnancy, Finding a Community
RCM Article: I’m Here for the Transplant
We hope these resources will help make pregnancy and childbirth in Huntsville a little bit easier.
Would love to be added to the breastfeeding list as a Private Practice Lactation Consultant in Huntsville, AL. I’ve been serving the area for over two years.
Hi Sarah – thank you! I added you to our list of resources.