Liz Lake (She/her/hers)
I'm a typical Austinite--I worked in tech for several years before transitioning to doing what I love the most: supporting women and birthing people through one of life's biggest transitions. Having a baby is easily the most amazing and overwhelming things most folks will ever do in their lives. Through working with my clients, I honor that and believe wholeheartedly that how you feel as you have a baby is paramount. I believe in evidence and options and am not here to tell you there’s any “right” way to have a baby.
Training organization: Doula Training International
Additional Training: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, CPR/first aid, Spinning Babies, Hypnobabies Certified Hypno-Doula, Evidence Based Birth Professional Member, MSc Human Rights, TENS Machine
Email: liz@pushsister.com
Website: pushsister.com
Sally Leissner (she/her)
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula for 17 years, Craniosacral Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Breastfeeding Counselor. Now doing house calls for Craniosacral and Infant Bodywork for breastfeeding issues.
Training Organization: DONA
Additional Training: Breastfeeding counselor, Licensed Massage Therapist , Craniosacral and Neuromuscular Therapist
Phone: (512) 964-9031
Email: sally_leissner@yahoo.com
Website: www.Sallyleissner.Wordpress.com
Molly McConnell (She/Her/Hers)
Molly has been providing non-judgmental, compassionate, and empowering care during families’ unique pregnancy and parenting journeys since 2019. Honoring birth no matter what it looks like is her JAM! Her gentle, and (sometimes) funny, emotional approach to support is a direct effect of being raised by a therapist (thanks, mom). From working on advocacy skills, sharing the latest evidence-based information, and holding space for processing experiences, she loves helping families build the foundation they need to be able to bring life into the world.
Molly is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, cat-mom, sister, friend, daughter, soft-place-to-land, forever- learner, and advocate.
Training: Doula Trainings International (DTI), Birthing From Within, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), Austin Baby Guru.
Additional Training: Slow Doula Method, Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor, BADT Full Spectrum Doula training, BADT Childbirth Educator Training, Austin Baby Guru Postpartum Doula Training, Anti-Racism and Implicit Bias in Maternal Health. BA in Sociology, BA in Feminist Studies.
Email: molly.healingbirthwork@gmail.com
Phone: (281) 813-3153
Website: http://healingbirthwork.com
Mia Mendoza (She/Her)
Mia is a certified birth and postpartum doula based in Austin, Texas. She began practicing in 2017 and has attended over 100 births. She specializes in low-intervention hospital births, but enjoys supporting families no matter where they choose to birth. As a VBAC mom herself, she loves supporting other moms through VBAC.
Training: DONA International, Austin Baby Guru
Additional Training: Massage/Acupressure for Labor Support, Spinning Babies, Rebozo for Labor Support
Email: mia@matriarchdoulacare.com
Phone: (832) 655-0766
Website:http://Matriarchdoulacare.com
CIARRA MORGAN (SHE/HER)
My name is Ciarra and I am a HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Pediatric Sleep Consultant. I had my daughter in a hospital with an epidural and my son in a birthing center, unmedicated, with a doula. My goal is to help people have the birth THEY desire, no matter what that looks like. I would love to meet with you and see if we would be a good fit.
Training organization: Tiny Love Doula Certification, Stillbirthday Certified Doula
Additional Training: HypnoBirthing Certified Educator, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Spinning Babies, TENS for labor
Email: Ciarra@EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com
Phone: 512-939-9163
Website: www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com
MACY MORROW (SHE/HER)
Parenthood is one of the most transformative experiences of life, yet the journey leading up to it, and the process after are hardly spoken of in candor. Through aiding my doula clients, I have found such reward in normalizing the unexpected, which frequently becomes the expected. It is my hope to facilitate an environment where clients feel informed and trusting of their body during birth. (However that looks like for them!)
Training: Doula Trainings International
Additional Training: Trauma Informed Care, Evidence Based Birth Instructor, Reproductive Health Coach, Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health
Phone: (806) 316-3465
Email Address: hellomotherlift@gmail.com
Website: www.motherlift.com
Meagan Noble (she/her)
Meagan is a full spectrum doula, student midwife, and childbirth educator. Following the home births of her three children, she shifted her career to birth work and now helps families find joy and flow in their birth journeys. Meagan’s approach is caring, intuitive, and education-focused. She believes deeply in the power of birth to transform women and families, and strives to bring deeper connection and trust to families in the birthing room.
Training organization: Doula Trainings International (DTI)
Additional Training: Student Midwife with Association of Texas Midwives; Rebozo Certified; CPR, First Aid, & NRP Certified
Email: meagan.noble@gmail.com
Website: www.meagannoble.com
Morgan Olivarez (she/her)
An Austin transplant, wife, and mother of 3, Morgan's approach to birth is simple; judgement-free and making her clients feel empowered and seen throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. She is passionate about supporting her client’s in all birth settings and circumstances. Morgan is happiest knowing that with her guidance, her clients can trust the birth process, make informed decisions, and use their voice when advocating for themselves.
Training Organization: BEST Doula
Additional Training: BEST Certified Placenta Expert/Encapsulation, Postpartum Support, Lactation/Feeding Support, Certified Surgical Technologist, CPR/First Aid, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, Licensed Esthetician, Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
Email: morgan@elementalrootsbirth.com
Phone: (512) 569-3618
SARAH PARENTE (SHE/HER)
Sarah is a native Texan and has been attending births since 2008 when she began her training to be a doula. With years of experience, she supports clients in hospital, birthing center, and home birth. Bringing her wisdom to each experience, she supports each client in the birth that is right for them. Birth is transformational and everyone deserves to feel empowered in that experience.
Training: Childbirth International
Additional Training: Mercy in Action midwifery assistant training
Email: sarah@sacredworkdoula.com
Phone: (512) 827-1857
Website: www.sacredworkdoula.com
CARLEY PEARSON (SHE/HER)
Serving Austin families since 2017, Carley is a DONA certified labor doula and lifestyle photographer who specializes in maternity, birth, and newborn photography. Whether you're new to this whole parenthood thing, growing your family for the second time, or just needing to update your family portrait, Carley's passionate about embracing the authentic and helping families feel empowered at all stages of parenthood.
Training organization: DONA International
Additional Training: Certificate of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center, TENS Certified through DONA International, Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health
Phone: (210) 859-2026
Email Address: carleyephotography@gmail.com
Website: www.carleyephotography.com
alejandra prusaitis
Alejandra is a doula, bodyworker, and professional birth photographer. She is a calm, supportive, reassuring presence who sees her role as more than just someone who assists in birth, but instead as a part of the birthing team, helping each woman transition into motherhood. She believes birthing people deserve the utmost support – both physically and emotionally -- throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, and it's her honor to offer mindful, evidence-based and heart-centered care throughout.
Training Organization: Dona
Additional Training: Body Ready Method, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki II, Myofascial Release
Phone: (512) 855-1780
Email: contact@doulajandra.com
Website: www.doulajandra.com
Courtney Rebold
Hey there! I’m Courtney and I am a birth & postpartum doula, wife, mother. Having always been interested in birth work, I knew that I had to follow the calling after the birth of my daughter. Pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period is a transformative time that needs a special kind of care. I will use all of my training, experience, and passion to ensure that you have all the support you need and that you feel heard and wholly nurtured.
Training Organization: DTI (Doula Trainings International)
Additional Training: CPR/First Aid, Slow Doula Method (DTI)
Email: boldbirthdoula@gmail.com
Sabrina Rodriguez (She/Her)
My name is Sabrina Rodriguez, and I am thrilled to serve as a birth doula in Austin, Texas. Originally from Puerto Rico, I’ve been living in Austin since 2014, where I have helped build a loving home with my wonderful husband, 13-year-old daughter, and our two dogs; Pepper & Charlie.
After uncovering a passion for birth work during my own pregnancy journey, I finally pursued my dream of becoming a certified birth doula with Doula Trainings International in 2021. As your doula, I am committed to helping your family achieve a positive birth experience. I believe in the power of informed decision-making and will empower you to ask your provider the right questions in order to make informed decisions about your care and provide resources as needed to support you in making the best choices for your birth.
Training: Doula Trainings International
Specialties: A Harm Reduction Approach to Supporting Client Autonomy for Care Workers Workshop
Phone: (787) 242-2115
Email: care4you.doula@gmail.com
Website: http://www.care4you-doula.com
LEILANI ROGERS (SHE/HER)
When asked how I became interested in birth, I talk about how my babies came early and I became a number, identified by weeks and centimeters. Hoping for a more empowering and nurturing birth experience with my last child, I hired a doula. I learned then how essential doulas are. This, coupled with 12 years experience in documenting birth, has defined my understanding of the labor process and fine tuned my ability to provide individualized care and support to expecting families.
Training Organization: Tiny Love
Additional Training: Certified Professional Birth Photographer, StillBirthday Doula, Trauma Informed Care, Rebozo Trained
Phone: 512-635-9248
Email: photosbylei@yahoo.com
Kimmi Schonhorst (she/her)
Kimmi has been serving Austin families since 2021 as a birth & postpartum doula. She strives to provide non-judgemental, trauma-informed support that is rooted in love, care, and compassion. As she works with clients, she provides evidence-based information, guides you to feel confident in your decisions, and holds space for the complexities of emotions that may arise. As a survivor of sexual violence, bodily autonomy and reproductive justice are core values of Kimmi's practice.
Training Organization: Birthing Advocacy Doula Training
Additional Training: Birth and Disability, Crisis Response for Birth Workers, Racism and Privilege in Birth Work, 200HR Yoga Teacher Training, CPR/First Aid, Birthing Beyond the Binary with king yaa
Phone: (972) 904-6447
Email: kimmithedoula@gmail.com
Website: kimmithedoula.com
Jenna Stingley
Jenna is a certified birth & postpartum doula (DTI) that has a passion for serving families in a holistic way. Previously working in full-time ministry, she felt pulled into birthwork after her own birth experience and has loved seeing how it is an extension of her former work: honoring every person for who they are, and offering support along their own distinct journey. She is here to act as a guide and a friend, bring a gentle and grounding presence to your birth space.
Training Organization: Doula Trainings International (DTI)
Additional Training: Rebozo, TENS for labor, CPR/First Aid, Spinning Babies, Aromatherapy, Baby-led sleep solutions, Cloth diapering, Babywearing, Breastfeeding support, Postpartum support, Implicit Bias Training
Email: jenna@lighterdays.com
Website: lighterdays.com
Sarah Sullivan (she/her)
Based in South Austin, I’m excited to be offering both birth and postpartum support. I have a degree in psychology and women's studies, and had a previous research career studying anxiety and PTSD. My background in research helps me to provide evidence based care, while my personal journey of motherhood led me to holistic health and spiritual healing. My passion is combining scientific evidence with a holistic and spiritual perspective in my doula work.
Training Organization: Doula Trainings International
Email: s2sullivan6@gmail.com
Phone: (305) 986-3483
Website: www.instagram.com/doulamamasarah/
Dionca Thompson
I am a Birth + Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator and Newborn Care Specialist. My goal is to families the support and education they need to make informed decisions for their pregnancy and birth. I believe that pregnancydioncathedoula@gmail.com and childbirth are sacred processes, not medical emergencies. My approach to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is rooted in holistic, personalized, loving care. I am a sister to many and that can be felt in my work. I'd love to be a part of your village!
Training Organization: DONA, Academy of Certified Birth Educators, and Newborn Care Training Academy
Additional Training: Certified Childbirth Educator, Newborn Care Specialist, and CPR/BLS/AED
Phone: (913) 543-1335
Email: dioncathedoula@gmail.com
Website: www.dioncathedoula.com
Faith Visintainer (She/Her)
Hi, I'm Faith! Birth doula serving the Austin area and surrounding cities. My interest in birth work was inspired by my own labor and birth experience. A huge passion of mine is to help women feel empowered during birth. It is my goal that every client feel empowered and educated to make their own decisions during birth and feel supported through the process.
Training: DONA, Birthworker Academy
Phone: (817) 683-9837
Email: belovedbirthstx@gmail.com
Website: http://www.belovedbirths.com
Carly Walker (she/her)
I am a queer, full-spectrum doula, educator, and caregiver. My approach centers around the belief that all humans deserve to feel safe, seen, heard, and empowered. Our relationship is built on mutual respect, compassion, and trust. I will honor your family building goals while holding space for your choices. My family/person-centered approach is informed by lived experiences, evidence-based information, and trauma-informed care. I focus on providing affirming, accessible, and equitable care to my community and beyond.
Training Organization: Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT) Full-Spectrum Doula, Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) Birth/Postpartum Doula
Additional Training: Planning for Antiracist Care Work (Jen Sarduy), CPR/First Aid
Phone: (941) 840-3459
Email: cwalkerdoula@gmail.com
Website: carlywalkerdoula.com
Brigette Walters (she/her)
Brigette is a full-spectrum doula providing compassionate care and guidance to empower and uplift families during this season of life. She understands that every birth and parenting experience is unique, and creates a safe space that allows her clients to embrace where they are, while ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to instill confidence and promote feelings of connection and peace. Brigette serves as an advocate and active listener, providing steadfast, unconditional support free of judgment.
Training Organization: Doula Trainings International, Childbirth International
Additional Training: Certified Lactation Counselor in training, Spinning Babies, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Informed Care for Birth & Postpartum Professionals, Infant & Adult CPR/First Aid Certified, BA in Elementary Education with focus in Early Childhood Development
Phone: (850) 341-9551
Email: brigette@lotusandluna-atx.com
Website: www.lotusandluna-atx.com
Justinna Welkley (she/her)
Having worked within families as a Childcare Specialist for over a decade, Justinna values open-mindedness and acceptance for every birthing person and their family. Justinna has cared for families as a postpartum doula since 2014, and a DONA certified birth doula since 2021. With the majority of her experience loving and supporting families with special medical and psychological needs, she focuses on utilizing both holistic and medicinal approaches to best care for each individual need.
Training Organization: DONA International and Mother Lift
Additional Training: CPR/AED Certified, Childhood Development, Early Childhood Psychology, Aromatherapy
Phone: (408) 279-9527
MELANIE WERGIN (she/her)
Certified Full Spectrum Doula specializing in Prenatal, Childbirth and Postpartum care. My philosophy is education & preparation of both the birthing person and their birth partner / birth companion build confidence as they birth and as they bring their newborn home. I support both the birthing person as well as their partner, I am with you as your educator and as your own personal coach during this exciting time in your life.
Training organization: Doula Trainings International
Additional Training: HypnoBirthing Institute Educator; BA in Psychology from TTU
Phone: 214-552-7525
Email: MelanieL.Wergin@gmail.com
Website: www.DoulaGuidedCareATX.org