Postpartum care is one of the most underrated and overlooked needs when having a baby. K'mae was…read moreour postpartum doula and I wish we had hired her for the birth as well. Our second baby came so fast it wouldn't have mattered but the care we received from her post gave me a little FOMO for not asking for her support for the birth. I can't say this enough - we LOVE K'mae. As a matter of fact I refer a lot of my patients to her. She made my postpartum experience a warm, loving, replenishing and nourishing experience not only for my body but also my soul. I did the full 40 days tradition of laying in and K'mae's support was vital in helping us achieve this. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Shortly after the birth of my baby, I engaged Katie Mae in her belly binding services to help me…read morerecover better during the first couple weeks postpartum. She was the tender loving care I needed. Every session, I would unknowingly just dozed off under her calming touch, my body feeling at ease and at rest. My sessions with her felt unhurried, and my body could simply rest and be. She has such a calming aura around her that makes it easy for me to relax and slow down a little. Katie Mae would wrap my abdomen at the end of each session with a disposable wrap and it felt like a warm hug for my womb. The downside would be that the wrap would often roll up quite easily after a few hours, mostly due to me moving around a lot and the wrap couldn't quite stay on as long as I would have liked. Nonetheless, I really appreciate Katie Mae for caring for my postpartum body during my sacred month. It was the definite self-care I needed, honoring my body after going through a massive physical activity (labor). Thank you, Katie Mae!

When it came time for a childbirth class, my husband and I didn't want to do the all day option at…read moreour hospital or a 6 week course; we wanted something that focused on an unmedicated hospital birth and was more personal and concise. I found D'Andrea via a google search for natural childbirth classes in Austin and I'm so glad I did. D'Andrea traveled to our home for a private 4 hour class which was incredibly informative and hands on. We covered a lot on the body, what can be expected during labor, positions and support my husband can offer, the birthing process, etc. I'm due with my first baby next week and I know that the information, skills and techniques D'Andrea introduced us to, and practiced with us, will be crucial while I labor at home for as long as possible! Her class really made my husband and I feel more confident and empowered and ready for this experience. D'Andrea was personable, professional and knowledgeable and was always quick to respond to any emails. She also provided us with a few sample birth plans and additional resources after our session which have come in handy. We are not using a doula for the actual birth but if we were, it would be D'Andrea.

De'Andrea was an amazing teacher - compassionate, straight forward, patient and detailed. With…read moreour first child on the way, my partner and I were aiming to have a natural birth. De'Andrea educated us via her weekly birthing classes how to prepare for a natural birth but also to be emotionally prepared for various outcomes, because each labor is unique. My partner and I learned so much together and felt educated and sure about what we wanted because the knowledge De'Andrea provided empowered us to be our best advocates for this very special time in our lives. Because of the coping techniques I learned in De'Andrea's class , I was able to stay at home for 8 hours when labor started, and even let my partner sleep because I was informed and calm about what was happening to me during the early stages of labor. Also, after the classes were complete and right before I went into labor, I had emailed De'Andrea about a personal issue and she was so kind and helpful - she won my heart and our business forever : )

I absolutely recommend using Stork for your Doula needs. Randi was great at helping me understand…read morethe services offered. They worked diligently to find the right postpartum doula for our family, and boy did they! We love Christina-she is amazing. She is thoughtful, kind, and thorough. She reached out regularly to check in, even on days we weren't scheduled to have time together. Not to mention, she was great with our son! If we are lucky enough to add more children to our family in the future, we will definitely be asking for Christina again!

I had the divine pleasure of having Savannah Taylor, who was not originally scheduled as my doula,…read morein August 2020. I was being induced and she immediately contacted me, letting me know that she was available any time I needed her. When my OB broke my water at 11 pm, she immediately came and was with me until I gave birth at 4 am to a beautiful baby boy. Savannah had worked with my body and put me in multiple positions to help me through my contractions. She constantly provided me with empowering words when I thought that I couldn't make it through another contraction. Also, Savannah took it upon herself to take some pictures of my experience when my professional photographer was unable to come. I will be forever grateful to her for doing this. Savannah was beyond amazing and if I end up having any more babies, she will be my first call. Lastly, I must add that my husband was not "sold" on doulas before this. After seeing what Savannah did for me he is a true believer. My OBGYN also made a comment about how she was such an interactive/hands on doula and he thought she was remarkable.

I truly can't say enough amazing things about Kati of BebeMoon Births, both as a Doula and as a…read moreperson! I had such a difficult first birth and was really fearing my second. The moment we decided Kati would be our Doula, I started to feel relieved. She listened to my entire story, all of my fears and all of my hopes. She helped me move beyond my first birth, embracing this second birth as uniquely as the child that would come from it. She didn't dismiss any feelings I had but instead validated and soothed me. She is a wealth of information on pregnancy and birth and her knowledge and guidance helped me avoid an unnecessary induction with questionable medications! With Kati by my side, I was able to welcome my second Son into the world and have the most amazing natural birth. The birth I had always wanted! My Husband and I had had a different Doula with our first birth and we had both taken Bradley method classes. Even though we were educated and prepared Kati still had come up with multiple ways to soothe my labor that we would have never considered. Our experience with her was so much more personal and satisfying, she doesn't just show up to do her job. She builds a relationship with you during pregnancy so that by the time you give birth- you trust her as deeply as a childhood friend. That makes ALL the difference! It takes a special person to be able to act on knowledge, experience, empathy and intuition as Kati does. She new exactly what I needed when I needed it, supporting me physically, emotionally and spiritually. She was my strength when I was weak and ready to give up. She is so wonderfully honest that when she tells you everything is going to be alright, you can actually believe her! Warm, compassionate and funny, she is everything a Doula should be and more. You can train as much as you want for the marathon that is birth but having someone by your side who is your champion and also your greatest resource is absolutely indispensable. I would never have another birth without her by my side!

Kati was very helpful and knowledgeable answering the questions I had during my pregnancy, labor,…read moreand postpartum. While doing my birth plan, Kati made me aware of all the options I had during labor. I didn't realize I had so much input when it came to delivering my child in a hospital setting. I highly recommend hiring Kati as your doula. To have somebody that is professional, trust worthy, and on your side to help you have the best birth you can is amazing. If I didn't have Kati's expertise and support I don't think I could have had the natural birth experience that I had when I have birth to my first child on June 24th 2014. Thank you Kati!!!

Honestly, did not have a great experience with Sarah. We'd told her from our initial meeting that…read morewe were hoping to work with a doula who would help advocate for us during the birth process. During the birth, she seemed afraid of the OB and I felt cohered by the medical team and things happened that were not in our best interest. When Sarah came for the follow up visit at my home, she made a comment about how she was surprised that I was "submissive" while giving birth, which was really inappropriate. She did help us change OB groups, so this was helpful. Just the other aspects were really unfortunate.

Words cannot express how appreciative I am for Sarah Parente and her incredible help during the…read morebirth of our son. From the very first time I met with Sarah, I could tell that she was the doula for us! She has such a warm and calming presence that has a way of putting one at ease around her. Sarah met with us several times prior to our due date in order to get to know us and familiarize herself with our birth plan. She really took great care in ensuring that she had all of the information she needed to maximize her services to us. Her meetings brought great reassurance and comfort. Also, what I really appreciated about Sarah is how accessible she always was. She responded instantly to all of my texts and calls. Her availability was truly impressive. Ultimately, my goal was to have a natural birth. The day our son was born was intense! My water broke but I wasn't progressing, so Pitocin needed to be utilized in order to get things moving along. Sarah worked tirelessly to help with the pain of intense contractions. She recommended different positions and was very supportive during one of the most challenging times of my life. At one point, the baby's heart rate was not handling the Pitocin very well and there was potential need for a C-section. Sarah really fostered a calm environment during this time. Her support was very comforting and I am so grateful to her! Thankfully, I progressed fairly quickly after that scary period. I dilated from a 4 to a 10 in about 5 minutes. It was incredibly fast! Even though I had just been checked and everyone thought I had quite a ways to go before pushing, Sarah was very intuitive and encouraged me to start pushing when she sensed I was ready. My son was born just 5 minutes later with only 3 pushes. Another incredibly special thing about Sarah was that she grabbed my cell phone and took pictures during the birth of our son. I was so touched at what she was able to capture! I will cherish those pictures forever. Sincerely, I feel so blessed to have had Sarah's great care and help during such an important time in our lives. If we ever have another pregnancy, we would definitely work with Sarah again. She comes with our highest recommendation!

Austin Baby Guru's Postpartum Doula Training program is unmatched. As an agency owner, I prefer to…read morecontract with postartum doulas that have taken this particular training. There are a few things that set this program apart from others I have seen. 1 - The mentorship provided by the owner of the company, Allison Coleman. The unrelenting support she gives and the way she lifts people up are unique and refreshing. 2 - The comprehensive material covered. This program provides a wide range of information and produces postpartum doulas that not only understand how to care for families in the postpartum period, but also the ethics of running a business in this industry. 3 - The way the materials are presented is clear and thorough. I appreciate the mix of video education and reading so it keeps the participants engaged in the program. I highly recommend ABG Postpartum Doula Training to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of all things postpartum doula!

When I was less than two months pregnant, I contacted Allison to get on her calendar for postpartum…read morecare. At first I thought this was going to be such a luxury service, but I quickly realized that Allison was going to be an absolute vital piece to my mental, emotional, physical and spiritual postpartum health. She worked with us for the first 8 weeks of my daughters life and I seriously wouldn't be where I am without her! She provided an invaluable amount of knowledge and experience and was a non-judgmental soundboard for me. I can't recommend Allison enough! I now truly believe Postpartum Doulas are a necessity, not just a luxury.

My husband and I took Heather and Liz's HypnoBirthing class for our second pregnancy in 2009. Since…read moreour class was in October and I wasn't due until February, I took a refresher class (for free) in January as labor was nearing and I was getting more nervous. I am the first to admit that I didn't practice nearly as much as I should have in preparing for our birth. However that didn't stop me from having a beautiful, gentle birth in my own home with the assistance of midwives. There are many labor/birth preparation methodologies out there. I investigated several and decided to take this particular class. However I also did an extensive amount of reading and self study, encouraged by Heather and Liz who had a clear message of the importance of knowledge and self-discovery in preparing for a birth. My birth wasn't what I would consider a textbook hypnobirth, but those who were there said I was extremely zen, confident and powerful. HypnoBirthing was as much a tool to ease my fears/anxiety prior to the birth as it was a tool during my birth. I would and have recommended this class to expecting parents. If you are going to have a hospital birth, you will learn a lot from Heather and Liz about how to have a natural birth in a hospital.

Liz and Heather are very nice and they know the course material very well. So if you are h*ll bent…read moreon using Hypnobirthing, they would be good people to learn it from. However, the room they use doesn't have chairs. You and your partner will be sitting on the floor on cushions--a terrible set-up for pregnant women. Also, our class started 15 min. late every time. Mostly I feel I have to warn you off this birthing method. Here's one of the affirmations, as an example, used in the Hypnobirthing method : "My baby's birth will be EASY because I am so relaxed and confident." (My caps.) Um, I can't believe we bought into this. Childbirth is NOT EASY, people! Hypnobirthing seems too good to be true because it is. Ask around. After I had my baby and started talking to other moms about it, I heard from three other moms I work with who had used and they all said they felt this method is garbage. So what about all the people who had good experiences using it? My friend who is an L&D nurse tells me that some births are just easier than others, no matter what birthing method you use. So of course there are moms who used Hypnobirthing and had a good experience. I'd say that we should all consider that those moms may have had an easier birth anyway, without Hypnobirthing. Maybe it wasn't the Hypnobirthing--maybe they just got lucky.

Highly recommend Mia! Mia was our birth doula for our first baby and I felt much more prepared…read moregoing into childbirth from talking and meeting with Mia over what to expect. The emotional and physical support she provided while I was in labor made the experience smoother than I imagined. Most of the hospital staff were familiar with Mia and she worked seamlessly with them. Mia is a mom herself and I appreciated the insight she shared from her personal experience. She's overall an awesome person to be around and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. I would recommend Mia to anyone looking for a doula in the Austin area!

Having Mia on my birth team was the best decision! She was instrumental in guiding me during…read morepregnancy/early labor and providing care and support during the actual delivery and also immediate postpartum - especially with latching/breastfeeding. Her prenatal visits and phone-based support were so informative and essential to my decision making process even as a second time mom. Mia's prenatal visits helped my husband and I learn about coping techniques for labor and general best practices for pregnancy, labor and beyond. I only wish I had her on my team during my first birth experience!