Stephanie was an absolute life-saver with my first baby - she was the only sane part of our entire…read morelives. When I found out I was having twins I BEGGED her to move back to Austin from Waco (but WEIRD, she couldn't ‍). She gave me great recommendations - I hope our new night Doula's can measure up to the amazing love, support, and service we got from Stephanie! She is also the only reason I was able to breastfeed for 8 months - she would take my calls and give tips (or call me down) and provide such potent reassurance. I could go on for days. Last thing - when I first found her info I was hesitant because we are not a churchy family - in hindsight I can't believe this gave me pause. She performed her work in such an incredible way - I know she has a lot of experience in spiritual child rearing, but was so unconditionally loving without pushing any message on any of us at any time (other that rah rah and you got this-type messages). We love you and we miss you!!! Also - please move back from Waco :)

I didn't know what having a doula would be like, but Stephanie helped me far more than I expected…read more She answered my questions and listened to my fears during the pregnancy, and stayed in close contact with me leading up to the birth. She helped me think through my birth plan, and I felt comfortable asking her even silly questions. During the birth, she was invaluable. I had originally thought that having my husband and mom there would be enough people--but it turns out that with pitocin-induced contractions, I absolutely needed three people helping me stay focused! She also visited after the birth to answer more of my questions and offer some general breastfeeding support, too. I had wanted an intervention-free birth, but it didn't work out that way. Despite being induced, with her help and support I was able to give birth without pain medication or an epidural. She kept me focused AND kept my mom and husband focused on helping me effectively. Having Stephanie there gave me the best of both worlds--I was under a doctor's care in the hospital, but I feel like I got a natural birth experience despite being induced.

Ashley is a Godsend! When my care team at Charlton started adding visit notes to my chart that were…read morenever discussed and not documenting important things that were discussed I started getting a bad feeling. Then when they flat out ignored my test results and shamed some of my personal decisions, I decided to find a care provider that my husband and I wouldn't have to fight with during labor. And boy did I. It was night and day. Ashley was on my team, she is insanely intelligent and knowledgeable, she actually made me feel relaxed about labor, she had lots of information about everything when I needed it but ultimately supported me making my own decisions. I felt like if something went wrong during labor, I could actually trust her to put my and my baby's health first before anything else. Baby girl delivered 100% naturally, 10 lbs 4.4 oz, 22 inches long, and a giant head (92nd percentile I believe). No stitches. Quick postpartum recovery. And when baby girl's shoulder got stuck, Ashley knew exactly how to move baby and I to get her out with no injury to anyone. I was able to walk out and go home 3.5 hours after delivery... talk about non-traumatic. I know that would have been a different story if I stayed at the hospital. I'll always be so thankful for Ashley and her sweet assistant. Her birthing center is so lovely too. The drive over there puts me in a good mood because of how serene it is. The center itself is so clean and private and comfortable. It felt like heaven compared to the discomfort I felt at the hospital. Bonus that for postpartum visits I don't have to bring my newborn around a ton of people at a hospital. Thank you Ashley!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashley. She has been such a blessing in my life and my…read morefamily's journey . She has helped bring three of my children into this world with such care, grace, and compassion. Each birth experience was unique, but she made every one feel peaceful, empowering, and sacred. Her calm presence, deep knowledge, and genuine love for her work made me feel safe and supported through every step of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She listens without judgment, advocates for your wishes, and truly honors the beauty of birth and motherhood. I will forever be grateful for her hands, her heart, and the way she helped me welcome my babies earthside. If you're looking for a midwife who will treat you like family and honor your birth experience with gentleness and strength, Ashley is the one.

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!

All the things no one openly shares:…read more Despite how enamored I am with our little girl and all the cute pictures on Facebook, these first three weeks have been extremely stressful. Nursing has been anything but easy, and because our daughter is so tiny I have felt nothing but pressure for her to gain weight as quickly as possible... very difficult when breastfeeding is proving difficult. The onset of vasospasms so painful that it felt like a cigarette burning me straight through to my shoulder blade finally led me to make an appointment with My Pure Delivery. First of all, it was not covered by my insurance because Blue Cross Blue Shield sucks. But every dollar I paid out of pocket was worth the time they spent with me to ensure I felt comfortable utilizing the strategies they helped me master with their help. Additionally, they allowed me to come back periodically to weigh her at no additional cost so that we could monitor her weight without paying for yet another doctor's visit. I am forever grateful for the assistance My Pure Delivery gave me with a skill no one teaches you about, you are just supposed to inherently know how to do, and is perhaps the most stressful task I've ever had to do. MANY THANKS for the compassionate and patient help with breastfeeding.

It was very easy to get an appointment at my pure delivery. After my son was in the NICU and had…read moreissues feeding, we had all but thrown in the towel on breastfeeding. Pumping was also tanking my mental health. Having a quality appointment with a LC was worth every penny. The appointment was not rushed and everything was set right up for us upon arrival. After applying what we were taught, I was able to have a way more positive experience feeding my son

My Cousin used this Center for her prenatal and postnatal care. It's an amazing experience to work…read morewith them. If you're looking for one on one care, with compassion and love, this is the place!

I can not give enough stars to Dulce! I used Ms Anita and Ms Kenzie for their doula services. I…read moredelivered my fifth child on Jan 3, 2018. I've always delivered naturally without any medications or medical interventions. If you plan to go this route I highly recommend investing in a doula. My labor and delivery went amazing with no complications. Kenzie worked with me through my contractions, massaging and giving words of encouragement. Anita helped move me in positions to help me progress faster. She uses this peanut ball, which I have a love/hate relationship with. We labored together at my house for about three hours. Then we went to the hospital. I arrived there at 8cm, Anita again put me on my side on the peanut ball. I went from an 8 to a 10 in 20 minutes. I pushed my 7lb daughter out in two pushes. I've delivered five children without medications, three of those I used doulas. They were the absolute best experiences I have ever had and am so blessed that someone like Anita and Kenzie have the skills and knowledge to help guide me during the wonderful birth of my daughter Gretchen!

I always hesitate to leave poor reviews but in this case, I think it is important for others to…read morehear about our experience. We hired Katie as our doula and unfortunately, although she was supposed to be on call for us starting at 36 weeks, when I actually went into labor (past my due date), she did not answer her phone. We tried repeatedly to contact her via text and phone for over 3 hours. At that point, she finally answered her phone and we asked her to come out to assist us. She said she would be there in about an hour but didn't show up until 2 hours later with no text or call to let us know she was running behind. She missed the entirety of our labor and the birth of our child, thoroughly defeating the purpose of having a birth doula. To her credit, she did provide a partial refund for the services she did not provide, but we felt that the refund should have been in full since she didn't provide the services we had agreed upon. I made several attempts to reach out to her regarding my dissatisfaction but she refused to respond to me. Overall, we were incredibly disappointed by this experience and we would not be able to recommend Katie to anyone. This might have been a one off goof on her part, but I would have expected her to make more an effort to fix things on the back end. After all, everyone makes mistakes, and if it had been my mistake and I was supposed to be on call and didn't hold up my end of the bargain, I would have been mortified enough to provide a full refund to my disappointed customer.

From the owner: Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are such unique times in a woman's life that can be amazing and…read moreoverwhelming all at the same time. Let us help guide you through the incredible transition to motherhood and ease your anxieties and worries along the way. We offer pregnancy support, continuous labor and birth support, and up to 6 weeks of postpartum care (or more, if you need it). Whatever you need, we are here for you.

the care and service I received was absolutely incredible!! i felt so much more educated and…read moreprepared, and honestly I got my dream birth. I really don't know what me and my husband would have done without all of your help and support. Thank you so much!!!

From the owner: Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth & Breastfeeding Education, Placenta Encapsulation, and…read moreBreastmilk Jewelry.

Dear Sandra, From…read morethe bottom of our hearts, thank you for being such a profound and cherished part of our family's journey. You have been by our side through the birth of all three of our precious babies, and your unwavering support, gentle guidance, and warm spirit have meant more to us than words can express. You were there in our most vulnerable and powerful moments--holding space, offering strength, and helping us welcome our three babies into the world with calm, confidence, and love. Because of you, we were able to experience the kind of births we had only dreamed of. You gave us the gift of peace in those sacred first moments, and that is something we will carry with us always. You've witnessed our family grow, and in many ways, you've helped shape the beginning of each of our children's stories. That makes you part of our story too--and you will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are forever grateful for you and hope to stay connected in the years to come.

My original review still stands but I have learned a lot since my first baby was born and I…read moreseriously can't emphasize enough that I would not recommend this center to anyone that I care about. After talking to multiple different mothers, medical professionals, dulas, and midwives I have realized that my experience was even worse than I originally thought before I had anything to compare it to. My experience was so awful that it isn't even about the money, but that was definitely wasted too. Again, after talking with other mothers, doctors and midwives, I feel that I was extremely cheated in many ways. My biggest mistake was not changing care providers along the way when I was seeing several red flags...I made so many excuses for my negative experiences. Not counting myself I had 3 people unaffiliated with Sandra at my birth for support, all of whom did not have great things to report about her once I was recovered and able to process the experience. Sandra's center is an unorganized mess (clean in terms for filth but not clutter) and was during my entire pregnancy. Her personal organization of medical equipment and files is a mess. Her "resources" are a mess. Her website is poor and outdated. She lacks a lot of common sense and the ability to think critically. Her bedside manner is awful and she has no respect for any opinions or lifestyles that she does not personally agree with. She also has a serious inability to accept any personal accountability which is probably my single biggest issue when it comes down to it. There are no good reviews in the recent years-all of "her" best reviews were when she was at a different location and with a partner, hmmm, wonder why that is. I want to be clear that I am not speaking for any of Sandra's students as they are just trying to learn, independent of her, and were not the problem. I am also not speaking for any of the independent business or individuals that she works with/recommends. My issues are all with Sandra herself. She should not be running her own practice. Now I also want to be clear that I do not think she is an awful person, and maybe in the past it was different, but for whatever the reason where she currently stands is a quick to judge, short tempered, slow to think and adapt, inconsiderate, extremely unorganized, probably overstretched, and out of date with modern resources person, let alone as a midwife running a full time practice.