After my home birth, I originally had another company scheduled to pick up my placenta but those…read moreplans fell through because the owner got sick. Almost a week went by and my placenta was still sitting in my fridge. I found Hill Country Placentas after a quick google search, sent in a request, and received a text just a couple hours later saying that my placenta could be picked up that night! I received my capsules 2 days later, beautifully packaged, and Lisa even included our umbilical cord in the shape of hearts! It is such a special keepsake! I was so impressed with the fast & easy communication and service, as well as the care and love that was so evident in the way the capsules were prepared. I can't wait to refer all my friends to Hill Country Placentas!

Lisa made the process for getting my placenta encapsulated so easy, giving us time to really focus…read moreon the baby. She was so responsive and helpful. My mood and energy levels have been great since I started taking the pills also!

I love Micole! she is so easy to get to know and offers great advice. I have a 4 week old and was…read morestruggling since she has GERD A.K.A very difficult. I really needed a few hours a week to sleep and take a break. Nicole came a few days a week to help postpartum. She has such a calm presence and can easily handle a difficult baby. She offered great advice and is willing to help guide you as a new mother ( if you want) Highly recommend her

Micole led me through my most empowered birth experience. She was my doula in my 3rd pregnancy and…read morewith her care and wisdom I was able to have a non medicated vbac. While I was pregnant Micole offered sound wisdom to myself and my husband to have tools and practices that helped us prepare for birth. The moment my water broke she stayed with me hours on FaceTime and when it was time to get to the Hospital she showed up within the hour even though she lived an hour away. I remember so many beautiful moments throughout my labor and birth that Micole was there, hands on encouraging not just myself but my husband on how to best support me. It was an experience I wish everyone got to have. She also lovingly called me out on ig when I was doing too much in my last weeks of pregnancy and postpartum. LOL. She does not play. We are forever grateful for you Micole and applaud the work and intuitive way you support each of your clients.

I can't say enough wonderful things about ATX Doulas and the support they provided during my…read morepostpartum journey. Their night doula service was truly a lifeline for me and my family as my husband and I transitioned into parenthood and being first-time parents. From the very first conversation, one of the owners (Amelia) was very patient in addressing all of our questions/concerns while not being pushy about their services. We also feel heard and understood when we were matched with Kate who was not only experienced and professional, but also incredibly nurturing and thoughtful. Kate is deeply knowledgeable about newborn care and brought such a calming, confident presence into our home. She was incredibly attentive to our baby girl's needs--whether it was feeding, soothing, or diaper changes--and always handled everything with such gentle care and professionalism. Having someone like Kate gave us the rest and peace of mind we so desperately needed. It made all the difference in those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. Additionally, we appreciated how easy it's to schedule after we signed up with ATX Doulas and the flexibility they provided in modifying the typical night hour shift to better fit our family schedule. Last but not least, we are especially thankful to have Katie (one of the owners) stepped in to provide coverage one of the days that Kate wasn't available. If you're a new parent in Austin looking for reliable, compassionate support, we wholeheartedly recommend ATX Doulas. Their team is exceptional and truly dedicated to the well-being of both babies and parents. Thank you for being there when we needed it most!

From the moment I signed up for my first meet-and-greet to the moment my baby boy was placed in my…read morearms, ATX Doulas was truly exceptional. Every person my husband and I interacted with was kind, considerate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Sunshine was my birth doula, and even though we hadn't met prior to delivery, I can honestly say she was the best money I've ever spent. She helped me feel empowered throughout my induction--which was not my ideal scenario--and made sure I felt like an active participant in my birth, not just a "good patient." When the nursing staff was unavailable or less than ideal, Sunshine stepped in to help me find more comfortable positions and to encourage and educate both me and my husband during the toughest moments of labor. I cannot recommend her or ATX Doulas enough and would choose them again and again.

I truly don't even know where to begin when it comes to Chiminh, she was nothing short of a gift…read moreduring one of the most vulnerable and life-changing experiences of my life. From the very beginning, she didn't just "support" me, she empowered me. She took the time to educate me on every single stage of the journey: pre-birth, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Because of her, I didn't walk into birth feeling scared or uncertain. I walked in feeling informed, prepared, and confident. One of the most impactful things she gave me was the confidence to advocate for myself. She didn't just speak for me, she taught me how to use my own voice. That is something I will carry with me forever, not just in birth, but in life. She knew exactly when to step in, when to guide, and when to simply be there. And postpartum, she continued to show up with the same care, knowledge, and compassion. Calling her a doula honestly doesn't feel like enough, she felt like a fairy godmother in human form. Someone who walked beside me, lifted me up, and made me feel capable of something so powerful. If you are considering working with Chiminh, don't hesitate. She is truly special, and I am forever grateful to have had her by my side. We love you, Chiminh.

I can't say enough about how amazing our experience was working with Chiminh! From the very first…read morecall when I reached out to Chiminh, I was so impressed with her ability to make me feel heard and at ease. She was wonderful to work with leading up to our son's birth, and worked with me to manage my stress and expectations, and to give me the information, time, and space to come up with a plan for our birthing preferences for my second child's birth (paying particularly close attention to my fears and anxieties from my first birthing experience). She was so encouraging and reassuring, handling many anxious phone calls and texts from me! I also credit the successful VBAC experience to Chiminh! She was incredibly informative and encouraging, leading up to labor and working hand in hand with my OB and nurses during the delivery process. She provided emotional support to me (and my husband), continually offered advice on how to get comfortable, what to do to help progress labor naturally, different pushing positions to try, and overall reassurance throughout the process (even with some highs and lows). She also provided amazing postpartum support care - continuing to provide emotional support for my family and me, and advice/helpful reminders around newborn care. Anytime I started to get overwhelmed, she grounded me to help me enjoy my leave. We absolutely loved working with Chiminh and cannot recommend her enough!! One last note - she also took a bunch of photos for us to document the birth which was amazing to have!

If I could give her more stars I would…read more My placenta was picked up the day after I came home from the hospital. I got it back much quicker than I anticipated. It felt like no time at all. Not only was it incredibly quick, but I also had the flu. She had the perfect plan to provide services to me, but also make sure my flu didn't spread (thank goodness). We never had face to face time, but corresponded a lot leading up to pick-up and have continued to keep in touch (regarding placenta services and general mommy things). I chose to take the capsules when I felt like I needed a boost versus every single day. Things I felt like they helped me with were: Breastmilk supply Brighter and clearer skin Lightened my dark eye circles Less bleeding Quicker healing Help to provide emotional stability Sleep was mor restful I didn't feel as tired (even when I had very little sleep) Overall, I just felt good. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be back after having my next baby.

Colleen is an AMAZING massage therapist! I leave every appointment feeling so much better and so…read morerelaxed, it's magic! And as if that wasn't good enough, she actually comes to your home - which is *SO* helpful when you have a newborn baby, especially if you're breastfeeding! She has been so instrumental is helping me heal and recover after having my baby. I would highly recommend her to any and every one!

We found Anya through the Central Texas Doula Association and she was the first doula we met with…read more My husband and I felt almost instantly that she was the doula for us! Her passion for her work, for mamas and babies, is contagious and so comforting -- we knew we would be in the best hands through the prenatal journey and birth of our first child. And we were right! Anya was there for us every step of the way. She dedicated herself to getting to know us, getting to know our worries, wants, and wishes. I loved preparing for the arrival of our little one with her -- she shared so much wisdom and made me feel at ease both physically and mentally (the one-on-one yoga session included in our package was such a nice treat!). We were so ready when the day arrived to deliver our baby! By day, I really mean days... Anya was with us through an incredibly LONG natural labor that ended at the hospital. (But we still delivered vaginally and I owe so much of that to her!) Our journey began at the Austin Area Birthing Center on Monday night and ended on Wednesday morning. She spent every minute of that time encouraging me, supporting me and my husband (literally, like physically supporting me), standing up for and reminding me of the things I wanted and needed, and helping us make some really tough decisions. She was basically like family to me for all those days. It was bittersweet to go our own ways at the end -- sad because she had just shared with us the most momentous occasion of our lives and that kind of connection is so real, but sweet because she needed to rest too!!! Could we have done it all without her? Sure. Would we have wanted to? Absolutely not. I cannot recommend Anya enough if you're looking for a little extra support through your own prenatal/birth/postnatal journey. She's a force. You'll get so much more from your relationship than you ever expected!! We sure did.

Anya is an AMAZING force. I interviewed several doulas, but I went with Anya because of her energy…read more-- she was the perfect balance of confident, non-judgmental, calm and wise. I wanted someone who would help prepare and support me through a natural birth, but who wouldn't judge me if I changed my mind in the end. I'll never forget the thing she said to me in one of our prep meetings that really put me at ease, "There IS something -- a position or a technique -- that will help bring you relief during birth. We'll practice some options now and when the time is here, we'll find the exact one that will work for you." And we did just that. I can say for certain that there is no way we would have been able to avoid an epidural without all the prep she did with me and my husband ahead of time and without her calm, supportive presence in the room. We met with her several times ahead of the birth and she was super thorough with us, never rushed the process and made sure that we as first time parents were as confident as we could be going into this. She lent us books we could peruse if we wanted, but honestly her guidance ahead of time was so thorough and we were so ready for the big day even without taking a formal birthing / breathing class. She even did a prenatal yoga class with me in my home a couple of weeks before our baby arrived. We also hired her for the placenta encapsulation -- it was wonderful having someone who already knew us well do that for us and we opted for her to do it at our home, which sounded strange to us at first, but she scoured the kitchen before and after and in the end, it was a really cool learning process!

I went to Katy's childbirth education class today and it's very informative! I enjoyed listening…read moreand watching the videos that she presented, it was well organized and she knows what she is talking about! She has several handouts you can take home with information you can discuss with your doctor, and she goes over the ins and outs of labor, delivery and the golden hour. I highly recommend Katy!

Katy is passionate about all things related to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. She is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and has experience not only with her five children, but with many happy clients she has faithfully served. Katy's strongest quality is her ability to hold strong personal beliefs based on her experience and education, and yet be a caring professional in how she listens to her clients and supports their decisions- no matter what. You won't be disappointed if you choose her as your doula. You'll have someone there completely for YOU, who loves and cares as if it were her own birth experience. I highly recommend CTB!

As a man, I was skeptical at first but after doing research and talking with Amy, I was totally…read moreconvinced this was the right thing to do for my wife (and family) after giving birth to our son. Amy and her teammate, Lindsey, did a great job and were such a wonderful part of our support team. This was our first child and my wife was thankful we did this placenta move. Upon arriving from the hospital with our newborn, the pills were set up in a wonderful presentation, ready to be taken, and they saved part of the placenta which made my wife cry. (I'll keep her little trick a secret) She couldn't believe it. It made my wife happy so of course, I'm happy and good with it. Talk with Amy. You'll love her. And the finished product. And the nice balance of hormones that the placenta offers after delivery. I'm a believer now.

I had such a wonderful experience with Amy! She was so informative, and sweet. I really enjoyed…read morehaving her around and the pills were awesome in those first couple weeks! I missed a dose and noticed a distinct change in my teariness!! I'm SO grateful for Amy and those placenta pills :)

This review for Peggy is long overdue! I reached out to Peggy when I was only 9 weeks pregnant. I…read moreknew I wanted to work towards having a natural birth and was told having a doula was essential. I filled out an inquiry form and she immediately got back to me. We set up a Zoom interview and right off the bat, I knew she was the doula for me. She was so calm, well spoken, and so experienced. I didn't even bother looking further for any other doulas because I knew I wanted to work with only her. Booking Peggy early in my pregnancy was a complete God send. Any time I felt anxious or worried about my pregnancy, I reached out to her and she immediately helped to calm me down. Through the package I booked, my husband and I also did hypnobirthing classes (through Empowered Beginnings with Ciarra). Loved the classes and even met other pregnant mamas who I am still friends with today. My husband and I learned so much about labor and delivery. It made me feel more confident as my pregnancy progressed and as the due date approached. I ended up going spontaneously into labor 2 weeks before my due date. Unexpected and a complete surprise but Peggy was supportive every step of the way. She provided text support while I labored at home. We eventually reached out to her to come to the house and after seeing me in person, she knew it was time for us to head to the hospital. I unfortunately experienced a significant amount of back labor due to my baby's positioning BUT Peggy remained next to me and my husband every moment at the hospital. Although I was in a significant amount of pain and exhausted from laboring for so long, Peggy helped to keep me calm and focused on delivering my baby girl safely. She never left our side as I pushed for 7 hours. She helped me and my husband make informed and important medical decisions. I honestly couldn't have done it without her physical and emotional support. She also took so many photos and videos so that was a nice surprise to have to look back on. Especially when you are in la la labor land and going in and out during active labor. She remained with us after our baby girl entered the world and although it was such a long night, she remained present, patient, and supportive the entire time. She is literally a saint and incredibly patient and kind. If you are lucky enough to be able to get on our calendar, I would say book her immediately. You will have zero regrets! I can honestly say that I couldn't have experienced this natural birth without her and if you are wanting a natural birth, you definitely want someone like her by your side!

I can't say enough positive things about Peggy. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to…read morehave a VBAC (I had a rough first birthing experience) and I knew I wanted a doula that would really advocate for me. I one hundred percent found that in Peggy. Having her by my side meant I was supported through labor and delivery, advocated for to make sure my birth plan was being honored, and taken care of through it all. She also stayed after the birth to support me, answer questions, and make sure I was doing well. Peggy is attentive, knowledgeable, supportive, and extremely caring. I am so grateful to have had her by my side and can't recommend her enough!