Here’s a safe haven for teen moms to come and discuss their feelings and express themselves in a caring atmosphere.  You can feel safe, and secure and just relax; this time is for you.
Embracing Mamas is held every 4th Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Clarissa Edmondson
Credentials:
- Certified Childbirth Educator
- Certified Holistic Doula
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Advocate
- Fertility Advocate
- Doula Mentor
About Clarissa
I’m a Midwest born girl, from Kansas City, Missouri. I’m a wife, dog mom, and a mother of two children, and grandmother. I’m also a foster mommy. I was a teen mother, having my son at age 17. I’m a herbal tea lover, bookworm, and enjoy fun road trips! I have over two decades of experience as a birth worker. I mentor future Doulas for HMHBGA, and facilitate virtual postpartum classes; and peer support for teen expectant and postpartum families through Pickles & Ice Cream Georgia. I’m a graduate of the 2018-2019 Certified Childbirth Educator Cohort through HMHBGA, ICEA. Furthermore, I participate in community education and outreach; volunteering as a birth worker. Lastly, I recently hosted my first diaper drive and donated to 50 pregnant and postpartum families from marginalized communities.
Favorite quote about motherhood:
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.”
Group Questions or Concerns? Email info@adlenasembrace.comÂ
Pickles & Ice Cream Georgia does not offer crisis management services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or visit the nearest ER. For additional support and information, please contact the Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225.
