Austin Doula Directory

Discovering her passion for birthwork after the arrival of her first child, Allie volunteered with DONA International and was welcomed into a local doula collective called ATX Doulas. Here, she was granted invaluable knowledge and experience that enabled her to guide hundreds of families throughout their birthing journey. Following the birth of her second child,

  (512) 931-4404 (doula hotline) Certified Doula, Childbirth Educator – TLCD, ICEA Website: (non Member) Austin

Phone: (512) 931-4404 Certification: DONA trained Doula and comes to birth through a holistic health coaching background – MATRONA Website: (non Member) Location: Austin    

Phone: 512-299-6138 Website: Link Certification: DONA Trained Birth Doula (Certification Pending) Location: Located in San Marcos, Serving Central Texas Ashre is a DONA Trained Birth Doula and has been attending births since 2008. She has a passion for all things birth and mothering. She lovingly offers her doula services to mamas and families that want

Phone: 512-831-6606 Website: Link Certification: Doula’s each have their own specialties Location: Austin Literal translation from the Spanish language is; co-mother. It’s used to show respect to a close friend or comrade. Typically reserved to identify someone who has a special shared responsibility with you, it can also be the person you selected to be the godmother of your child. We are

Meet Cara George, one of our devoted volunteers who is always willing to go the extra mile for those in need of maternal care. At GALS, we believe that everyone should have access to labor support, and our volunteers work hard to make a positive impact on the lives of families. Your generous donations will

Introducing Darby Perkins, a passionate supporter of women’s rights and experienced birth doula since 2006. Through ATX Doulas, she provides an array of services that guide expecting mothers through every step of the transition to parenthood. A naturally calming presence, Darby strives to inspire trust in the capabilities of mother’s bodies and offer choices during

Phone: (512) 633-5449 Website: Link Certification: U.S. Southwest birth doula trainer for Birth Arts International, a Hypnobabies Instructor, Hypno-Doula Location: Austin Area I am committed to helping women trust themselves and their bodies, and to approach childbirth with confidence and an empowered focus, so they can fully experience the power of bringing their child into

My name is Diana Hirsch and I’m the founder of this amazing organization. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my family and I moved to Austin, Texas in 2007. My journey to becoming a doula began during my own pregnancy back in 2001. Experiencing first-hand how much having a doula makes all the difference in

In 2004, I received my Masters in Education in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire. After moving to Austin, I began practicing yoga regularly and in 2008 became a Registered Yoga Teacher with a specialization in prenatal yoga. I received my doula certification through DONA (www.dona.org). I draw upon my experience as a counselor

Phone: 512-796-4772 Website: Link Certification: Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor (Childbirth International) Location: East Nurtured Nest, LLC offers birth and postpartum doula support, as well as childbirth and breastfeeding classes or consultations to round out your knowledge and confidence for home birth. Kristie, the president, has birthed 7 of her own

Phone: 512-663-9320 Website: Link Certification: Location: Central Austin Lanell Coultas loves new mamas. And new babies. And new fathers – basically everyone connected to the emerging new family. A certified doula and doula mentor, breastfeeding educator, and certified Birthin From Within Mentor, Lanell has been compassionately ferrying parents across unknown waters since 1995. Her richly

Phone: 512-228-9906 Website: Link Certification: CD-DONA, PCD-DONA Location: Central Austin Laura Smith is a certified Birth Doula (CD-DONA), a certified Postpartum Doula (PCD-DONA), trained Breastfeeding Educator (through the Texas Department of Health) and a certified Childbirth Educator with Birth Works and level one Birthing From Within.

Phone: 512-529-6751 Website: Link Certification: Location: Austin My jouney as a doula began the day I found out I was pregnant. I was one of those women who loved being pregnant and I couldn’t wait to give birth. Sure I wanted to meet my baby, but I was just so excited to go through the

Phone: 512-589-8764 Website: Link Certification: MA. LPC, PMH-C –  1 training in: EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and the Gottman Method. Two decades as a birth and postpartum doula and massage therapist. member of the Pregnancy & Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas. Location: Central Austin I hold a master’s degree in counseling from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, and

As a full-spectrum doula, my passion is providing support and community for families throughout their journey to parenthood. I provide unbiased information and hands-on support so you can discover what works best for you. As a veteran of three home births, I believe all birthing people hold the power to birth in a way that

Phone: (512)779-5080 Website: Ad Website Link Certification: Location: Austin, including Buda, Kyle and San Marcos A doula serves thoughout the birth experience to provide continuous support, encouragement, and comfort to the mother and father by focusing on non-medicinal ways to alleviate pain and reduce the length of labor. As your doula, my goal is help you

Phone: (512) 906-1288 Website: Link Certification: DONA-trained, Lamaze-certified Location: Austin I developed a passion for the birthing process in 1998 when I served as a Prenatal Educator for pregnant and parenting teenagers in Austin, Texas. After working extensively in Latin America and earning a Masters in Public Health, I have been providing doula services, teaching

Shelley Scotka is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator who has been serving families since 1995. She currently teaches Prepared Childbirth classes at St Davids Medical Center and at Any Baby Can in Austin, Texas. She also offers private, in home childbirth preparation classes for those who prefer a more intimate setting. Phone: (512)

Phone: (512) 944 9924 Website: Link Certification: LMT, CYT, CIMI, Star-Doula Location: Austin Summer Greenlees is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Labor Support Specialist, with specialized training in women’s bodywork including Body-Work for the Child-Bearing Year, Infant massage instruction, Children’s Yoga and Advanced Yoga Studies. Summer spent 12 years attending births as

Tamara is a DONA trained doula and Birthing From Within® mentor. She has been supporting families in the home, birthing center, and hospital since 2010. Tamara also holds an advanced degree in counseling (UK) and training in aromatherapy (FR). She offers weekly support classes for Newborn Mothers, C-Section/VBAC Preparation, and Traumatic Birth Recovery as well

Taylor is a DONA trained birth doula, a mother of four, and an Austin native. She brings over a decade of family support experience both as a newborn nanny, and as a birth doula. Supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond has been something that Taylor has been passionate about for many years. Her journey

Tif possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the esteemed UMass Amherst, with a particular focus on Social Justice and Civil Rights. With experience gained in government and corporate settings alike, she discovered her true vocation in 2011 when she stepped into the world of birth. Today, Tif is passionate about working with