Austin Doula Care is truly exceptional. From the moment we began working with Chelsea, Kim, and Chrys at Austin Doula Care, I felt deeply supported, informed, and cared for. Chelsea was our primary doula during pregnancy and birth, and Chrys supported us postpartum. Chelsea's presence during pregnancy and birth was grounding, empowering, and steady. She listened without judgment, shared knowledge without pressure, and held space in a way that made me feel calm, capable, and strong. She helped me trust my body and myself. Chrys's postpartum care was just as transformative. They cared not only for our baby, but for me: My healing, my emotions, my confidence as a new mother. They normalized the hard moments, celebrated the wins, and helped me feel healthy, supported, and seen during such an important time. If you are looking for doulas who are knowledgeable, compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and deeply respectful of your journey, I cannot recommend Austin Doula Care enough. I will forever be grateful for them! read more

From the moment I met Chelsea and Rachael, I knew I made the right choice in coming to Austin Doula Care. Their support extended far beyond childbirth support, from pregnancy check ins, the multitude of programs and classes at the office, as well as postpartum help, made my husband and I feel well cared for and confident about the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. Rachael's support during my pregnancy and childbirth was instrumental in me feeling empowered about every decision I made. She was a sounding board for each step of the way, helped me ask the right questions when needed, and assisted in crafting a birth plan and walking through all scenarios to make sure I felt prepared and confident. I am beyond grateful for her presence during my labor and baby's birth, as well as her postpartum help as I navigated things when my husband went back to work. A huge thank you to Rachael and the whole team at Austin Doula Care, I couldn't recommend their support more. read more

I cannot imagine my birth experiences without Austin Doula Care. They supported me through the birth of my son in 2017 and again recently for the birth of my daughter in 2025. Austin Doula Care offers great classes to help you prepare for all things birth and postpartum. My doula Anne Marie also helped me feel prepared for birth and postpartum by asking all the right questions to help me and my partner get clear on how we wanted the process to go. She was by my side through a long, unmedicated labor, offering calm, consistent support and reassurance that helped me stay grounded and strong. She gave me valuable suggestions during labor and her hip squeezes helped so much with pain management. She also provided support and guidance to my partner that helped us communicate and connect. The support Austin Doula Care provides extends past birth. My doula checked in on me during the postpartum period, and their postpartum support groups are a lifeline--helping me feel seen, supported, and much less alone. You can join the support groups even if you didn't use their birth support. I highly recommend Austin Doula Care. They make the world a better place :) read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Austin Doula Care, I'm so grateful my physician recommended their practice. But more specifically I am so grateful to my doula, Leanna. I cannot imagine my journey into motherhood without her! She has been an integral part of my experience, bringing a calming presence, knowledge, and endless support and validation. I had time with Leanna for prenatal care, labor, delivery and postpartum care. Being pregnant with my first baby, there were so many questions that came up at each of these phases and having Leanna in my corner was invaluable. She was especially helpful during labor/delivery and documented everything, making a forever memory for me! Leanna supported me emotionally and physically, especially on delivery day -- popsicles, sips of juice, and the blessed PEPPERMINT OIL (for that labor nausea). She made sure I had everything I needed and even put things in the hospital room to make me feel at home. All of this allowed me to be in the moment, which in turn helped my support person to also be in the moment, being assured that I was being taken care of. It really allowed us both to experience the beautiful day to the fullest. Apart from Leanna, Austin Doula Care offers so many resources through their social meet up groups and educational classes each month. They also have a "swap corner" where you can donate baby-related items and also take donated items. I will absolutely use Austin Doula Care and Leanna for baby #2! If you're on the fence of whether or not you need a doula or which practice in Austin to choose, take this as your sign to meet with Austin Doula Care today for a consult! You will be in the best hands possible. read more

I can't thank Austin doula care enough! Anne Marie was my doula and she was AMAZING! I honestly don't know how anyone delivers a baby without a doula support. She was crucial on my birth experience and I am so glad we hired her. She understood and respected all my wishes and made sure things went as planned as much as possible. The pre partum preparation was great with a in house visit where we discussed all the details and then when it was time to go, she supported me each step to f the way. Whenever I needed her. She was there! Always reassuring me, calming me down and supporting me. Honestly, I was not sure a doula was needed before this, now I can't imagine not having her there with me! Thank you thank you! read more

Couldn't have done it without my doula! This was my second birth and first hospital birth (Seton Main). I planned for an unmedicated, vaginal birth with a focus on preventing the severe tearing I experienced with my first birth (I didn't have a doula for my first). Even though our original doula was sick for the birth, she did an excellent job preparing us ahead of time, helped us create our birth plan and attended a birth prep class with us. The doula that came in her place was amazing. She met us in the drop off area at the hospital and helped us with parking, was with me as we entered the hospital and fielded questions from medical staff (I was already fully dilated and could not fully communicate), was by my side and comforting me through the entire delivery and professionally advocated for my preferences all of which were honored. My delivery was everything I hoped it would be and I know having a doula played a huge role in that. She stayed with us for a few hours after the birth, helped us with my placenta, and stayed in contact in the days that followed. I cannot recommend Austin Doula Care more. Both doulas I worked with were amazing and in general doula care is so incredibly helpful, it should be included in standard care. Do yourself a favor and get a doula. read more

Austin Doula Care is wonderful! They were thorough and attentive when it came to both my and my husbands needs... and our many many questions. At the last moment, the doula I partnered with had a family emergency and ACD was quick to not only find me a replacement, but to make sure I felt cared for and confident as I made my way to the hospital in the coming days. The doula they provided me (Sarah) was more than incredible. I felt supported every single step of my labor and delivery. I would highly recommend ACD and will work with them again in the future. read more

Austin Doula Care - A photo our doula took of our baby's birth. - Doulas Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am so glad I found ADC...my parter and I learned so much from their courses and classes, we felt so informed and ready. My Doula Leanna is the kindest soul, they couldn't have paired me up with someone better. 10/10 recommend Austin Doula Care. read more

My partner and I had Leanna and Ann Marie as our doulas, and we couldn't have been happier! They were both conscientious, knowledgeable, supportive, and warm. Ann Marie was the one on call for our birth, and she was a constant reassuring presence in the room. I seriously don't know how we would have done it without them. Not to mention the huge resources Austin Doula Care provides outside the doulas themselves (night doulas HIGHLY recommended, and the support groups and classes are fantastic). We also had Kim as our instructor for the Birthing From Within class, which did more to prepare our minds and spirits for birth than anything else I could imagine. I can't recommend ADC highly enough! read more

This has taken me incredibly too long to write but that's what life is like after having kids! I had a phobia of everything pregnancy and delivery related, even though I've wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. Austin Doula was recommended by a friend of mine and I don't want to imagine my delivery story without Chelsea and Kim by my side. My family members are not calm under pressure and I appreciated have a calm voice and a guide that has seen and done this so many times. They supported me even when doctors were disagreeing with me and helped me work through the decision to go to C-section. I cannot recommend Austin Doula enough to anyone who is considering a doula. I am forever grateful to Chelsea and Kim, they hold a special place in my heart. read more

Bethany is a baby whisperer! We had her as a night doula just a week after our first baby was born. She has a very calm energy and is extremely knowledgeable about all things babies. Our little girl is two months old and already sleeping through the night. Whatever she did worked. We couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

Sarah was a blessing in the months leading up to my labor, during, and afterwards in the postpartum period. She was crucial in validating the many moods of my pregnancy journey. Sarah was my advocate during my child's birth at the hospital with the nurses and doctor. Most importantly, Sarah remembered my birth preferences and encouraged me to take steps towards my own goals when labor became increasingly challenging. She helped me stay the course by providing resources other than epidural during my 13 hour labor into a vaginal birth. She was also an important resource for my husband by aiding in normalizing the process of labor. I could not imagine my experience going any other way than it did. I am grateful to Sarah for getting us through to the other side kwith my beautiful son now in my arms. read more

We hired Kim and Chelsea in my 2nd trimester to help us though the process of delivering our first baby girl.   We contacted Austin Doula Care after one of our friends recommended them, and it was one the best decisions we made! We brought them on to help with my prenatal and postpartum care, and also to conduct a multi-week private training on Hypnobirthing.  In addition to Hypnobirthing, this included a ton of great information about the birthing process in general.  My husband and I both learned a lot.   One of their most important contributions came in the recommendation of Joan Smith at Abundance Midwifery. We switched from OBGYN North to Joan Smith at 34wks and we could not have been in better hands. We had the one on one indepth prenatal visits at home and her office, with a delivery at Seton Main. The doulas continuous help was also imperative leading up to and during labor.  After my water broke, we were in constant contact with Kim, as well as our midwife.  They had a solid working relationship and had delivered many babies together before ours.  The midwife provided critical medical evaluations, and Kim was on hand to help with massage, advice on how to move the labor along, encouragement, and expert opinions for maybe 36 straight hours leading up to and through delivery.   We had several home visits, and constant companionship in the delivery room.  Kim was in the trenches with us and sent Katie(another Doula in the practice) to support me while she had a class to teach. Katie came to my house with nothing but loving arms and a sweet determination to support my laboring process. My husband and I clearly acknowledge he could not have given me the amount of support I needed alone.  After our little one arrived Kim came to the house to read me all the notes she had taken during my labor, a gift beyond words :) We will be forever grateful for the love and support everyone at ADC provided when we needed it the most. read more

Austin Doula Care - Kim captured this sweet moment - Doulas Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kim and Chelsea are amazing! I wanted to have a Doula at the birth of my first child, so that I would be sure I knew someone in the delivery room who I trusted with experience and expertise to help me navigate the process. They offered support and guidance throughout my (pregnancy and) delivery. I had an extremely complicated birth and felt safe and assured of every choice I made throughout the process because of them. They also helped my husband find ways to brake an active role supporting me as well. Their prenatal tips and zoom sessions were fabulous; and their post natal support from infant care to milk supply were invaluable. They bring an open mind and a big heart to help you achieve your birth goals. I highly recommend them to anyone considering Doula support. read more

Austin Doula Care is amazing! I worked with Chelsea and Kim and they were incredible, before, during and after the birth. Chelsea provided me with invaluable support during a really painful home birth and made the transition to the hospital so much more doable. Without her I don't know if I could have done it! Kim provided fantastic support as well, at the hospital and in the weeks and months before the birth. Austin Doula Care is the best! read more

Choosing Austin Doula Care and Kim and Chelsea was the best decision! I really enjoyed the groups at their Hancock location and learned a lot despite it being my second pregnancy and working in healthcare. I felt the two prenatal visits, to discuss the birth and postpartum plans, were very helpful and healing. Both of these doulas are so positive, compassionate and direct. I loved the access by text and email. When I went into labor, Kim was there before the midwife. What a relief to feel her providing back massage so my husband could be in front and focusing on me! I had my dream birth in large part because of the confidence I gained from hiring them and the support Kim provided in labor. The pictures and notes Kim gave me after the birth will give me joy for the rest of my life. Even without in-person visits (pandemic), I really felt their support after the birth as well. Somehow they knew to check on me during harder days. I give Austin Doula Care my highest recommendation. read more

I've known Chelsea and Kim for just over a year and utilized a lot of their services. We've been through 2 births, prenatal classes, pumping support, and loss support. They are each such powerful and strong women and that influence definitely spreads to the mama-to-be. They each bring an unique perspective to birth and life that make them compassionate and ready for any situation that arises. They are my "mama role models". Before birth, they have a wealth of knowledge to help prepare you for labor and parenting. From answering every "is this normal" question, different techniques to use during labor, and even how to strengthen your bond with your partner. During labor, Chelsea was available 24/7 in anyway we needed her. She only came to the hospital when we needed her, and as soon as she got there she jumped straight into action. She was able to communicate with the nurses and other hospital staff in such a way that was respectful but put my needs first. She offered laboring techniques, had essential oils, and gave me a massage. I had a very quick progressing labor and she was the one to alert to nurses/doctors that I was ready to push (since my husband was wrapped in my grip and I wasn't going to let go anytime soon!). She realized I was progressing so fast that my birth photographer wouldn't make it in time and began taking photos on her phone-so priceless! Kim is such a sweet soul. She truly made an impact on me and a lifelong connection. She exudes compassion, healing, and confidence. Her smile and laugh can instantly make a room a bit brighter. These two ladies together are exactly what I needed for my pregnancies. The knowledge, support, and lifelong connections exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend them! read more

We were fortunate enough to work with Kim for the delivery of our first kiddo. As the pregnancy progressed we knew we were likely going to have to do a C section because our daughter was breech (and stubbornly so). We did have one scheduled but ended up doing it a few day earlier than planned and it was so very helpful to have Kim there. My daughter was stunned at birth so needed some additional TLC and while my husband left the room to be with her, Kim stayed with me and rubbed my head and helped me stay calm and distracted while they stitched me back up again. Then after she was critically important in helping us get Maya latched the first time. I would HIGHLY recommend working with a doula even if your birth plan changes and you will need to do a c section. Their non-anxious presence in the room and help establishing breastfeeding is KEY. read more

Chelsea and Kim have supported me for both of my births and I can't say enough about them and their practice. Chelsea was present for both of my births, and Kim was such a great educator when it came to helping me prepare. A doula is truly a gift to mothers and both these ladies have been the ultimate gift for me. They helped me prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for my birth experiences and have a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share for any scenario that might arise during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. They also helped equip my husband so he could play a more active role in everything as well. Leading up to the birth, they met with me to discuss my birth, what postpartum would be like and beyond. In addition to the 1:1 discussions, they also offer some amazing classes to help families prepare even further - both for practical things like breastfeeding and caring for newborns, to the deeper things like what it means to have a birth experience we can embrace and transform into becoming a mother. It all is so invaluable. No matter what kind of birth you might be planning for, or what unexpected hiccups might arise along the way, Chelsea and Kim fill all the gaps to help you navigate it where OB's or other care providers might not. I couldn't imagine my births without them being a part of it. read more

Kim and Chelsea were with us every step of the way through my 3-day long induction process :). They truly went above and beyond to be with us every step of the way- from knowing exactly how to interact with family members and hospital staff, sharing their secrets of hospital birth, picking up P Terry's for us after our baby was born, supporting my husband and I emotionally, and visiting us postpartum when our stay was longer than anticipated. We cannot recommend them more and plan to refer them to all of our friends looking for a doula. read more

Emily performed exceptional in her doula role during my delivery. She held my leg and did the counting when one of the nurses left her shift about 5 minutes before I gave birth. She helped me and my husband on when to eat, what to do, what to expect. She always reached out via text beforehand and helped me with family visiting issues. She also did little things that meant so much like dimming the lights and bringing candles and the essential oil diffuser. I felt like things would not have gone as smoothly if she was not present. read more

I can't say enough about this incredible team. I've used ADC for both of my births and I felt so supported every step of the way with both. From prenatal visits, to being an advocate for me and my hospital birth, to postpartum nights and check ins....they are there exactly when and where you need them. I had some anxiety with my second pregnancy and after our prenatal visit, both my husband and I were put at ease immediately. A lot had to do with the reminder that we were in such good hands with ADC. We've had a few doulas from their team do nighttime doula help for us and have loved them all. read more

Chelsea led the Mindful Birthing class and when it was over both my husband and myself felt more prepared on how to approach labor and delivery. Would highly recommend this class! read more

Chelsea & Kim are the best in the business! They provided wonderful prenatal support for my pregnancy with great advice and some exercises for me to do that actually felt like they made a difference in an easier labor. They provided full support during my pre-labor - encouraging me to try ways to make laboring at home more comfortable before I was ready to go to the hospital. At my birth, Chelsea was calm, cool & collected - she was an advocate for my birth preferences and was incredibly helpful by providing support for both me and my husband. Plus, she captured some incredible photos and videos for us to cherish. I'd highly recommend their services to any expectant mama! read more

I can't say enough great things about Chelsea and Kim. I benefitted not only from having Chelsea as my doula on the day(s) of my delivery, but was also able to take the Birthing From Within and Feeding Your Baby classes via zoom from both Kim and Chelsea. Both classes were incredibly beneficial and really helped prepare us as first time parents. These women are truly exceptional and care deeply for their clients. They also know their stuff! I would 100% recommend them to all family and friends. read more

My wife & I learned about Kim & Chelsea thru OB North. We met with Chelsea and she was wonderful. We hired them and they were two of the most amazing women, they are energetic, compassionate, intelligent, knowledgeable & caring professionals who will assist in your journey during pregnancy and during the birth. We also enjoyed their find your village which gave us valuable information & other pregnancy stories from couples due around us. When our daughter was born Chelsea was there and always knew what to say & do. She was an amazing advocate for us with the nurses and midwife to ensure we got the birth we wanted or closest to our birth plan. Kim & Chelsea are highly recommend!!! read more

I could not say enough good things about Kim and Chelsea. Chelsea was my doula for the births of both of my boys. I had some minor complications during labor with my first. I wholeheartedly believe that I would've had a cesarean if not for Chelsea's support and guidance. With my 2nd, Chelsea helped me achieve an unmedicated birth, reminding me to breathe and helping me focus on pain management techniques. She provided breaks and support for my husband and kept us both going. Her calm nature saw us through both labors and deliveries and I really couldn't imagine having a baby without her! Both Kim and Chelsea are such wonderful people. If you are looking for a doula to support your birth, you cannot go wrong with Austin Doula care no matter what your birth plan is. They give endlessly of themselves in support of their clients having the birth experience they desire and providing wonderful postpartum support. I consider them both to be friends and have so much love for them and the work they do! read more

I cannot say enough about Austin Doula Care. Chelsea supported me throughout my pregnancy, during and after birth. As an African America woman who was terrified of the latest news headlines around black women, medical care and mortality rates (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/magazine/black-mothers-babies-death-maternal-mortality.html) it was important to me that I choose a doula who was sensitive to all of the various intersecting issues, who was knowledgeable and kind. Chelsea was all that and more. She was patient. She and Kim didn't blink an eye when I said I was all for an epidural, that I didn't care whether I delivered vaginally or had a C-section - that my utmost concern was the safety of my baby. I felt heard, I felt supported, I felt cared for - and so did my husband. When you sign up with Austin Doula Care, you gain partners in the journey. My love and appreciation to them always (and that of my healthy, happy 8 month old baby boy). read more

These ladies are amazing! I knew that Kim and Chelsea would be very supportive for me and my husband during our attempt at a vbac birth and they were, no doubt about it! However what I didn't anticipate was how incredibly valuable their presence would be when things didn't go as planned. I had 'issues' with my physicians and they documented the whole event. So now when I'm ready to make a complaint I'm not relying on my hazy labored memory. These are things you never anticipate nor want during a birth but I'm glad they were there. These ladies are great advocates and my husband and I are so grateful we decided to go with them! read more

There is so much to say about how great Kim and Chelsea are that a simple review can't do them justice. However if you're reading this it's more likely you're reading reviews to better understand their services so I am going to list all the reasons that make them an amazing support team. Wealth of experience and knowledge- for me hiring a doula wasn't just about having someone by my side during the birthing process, it was about helping me navigate all the information that doctors bombard you with before, during and after birth. My desire was to give birth at the hospital with minimal interventions, however because I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes there were a lot of odds against me and doctors were pushing me to not only induce early but potentially prepare for a c-section (something I deeply wanted to avoid). Both Kim and Chelsea were able to provide me with a lot of evidence based research that allowed me to have a more confident conversation with the doctors vs. being confused and feeling like I had no say in the experience. I am happy to say that with their support we had a very successful birth. Save you a lot of time researching- because they have a wealth of experience and knowledge with all types of different births and situations they were able to help me understand what is normal and what is not as well as provide tips and recommendations on everything from pre-birth exercises that will help open up the pelvis and situate the baby into position, laboring techniques to help ride out those contractions as much as possible, all the way to post birth tips such as how to avoid sore nipples during breast feeding or the difference between foremilk and hindmilk and how you feed your baby on the breast affects the ability for your baby to gain weight post birth. Both Kim and Chelsea brought up so many different aspects that I was not even aware of and am so grateful I had them by my side as a resource. Amazing communicators, and very organized - Kim and Chelsea are very transparent in what they can and can't do so you never feel like your expectations are not being met. For instance my due date was around Thanksgiving and my concern was being able to find a support team that would be potentially available during this big family holiday. Both of the doulas were always in contact with me and we had a coverage plan. They're extremely supportive and always available via text, phone or email, so even amidst their personal lives (they have kids, husbands outside of just their client's lives) they always get back to you and always take their time with you. Additionally during the actual labor process Chelsea kept a note log of the entire experience on Google Docs so Kim could access it later should our labor run over and they needed to shift change. We were also able to access the note log as a momento of our birthing experience which is pretty special. Extremely thoughtful- post birth Chelsea kept checking up on me and the baby, coming to visit several times as well as brining wonderful restorative herbs as well as brining me dinner one night. These ladies are seriously amazing and I highly recommend their support and services. read more

We had the pleasure of stumbling across one of the best doulas in all of Austin! I'm not joking. My husband I had interviewed quite a lot of people and just hadn't found someone who we felt was knowledgable, confident, soothing nor someone we really had a connection with. Enter, CHELSEA. I'm actually kicking myself as I write this. I don't want people to know how fabulous she is.... I'd like her to be available to us the next time we are having a child... But alas, everyone does need to know her and deserves the same incredible birthing experience. She was so useful during this birth that we felt like we had taken advantage of her somehow with all that we received with having her by our side. We felt like she was our best friend, like we'd known her all our lives... She became family instantly. She brought out some many different types of tools (rebozo, squats, breathing, etc.), tricks of the trade and her lovely sense of humor to keep us going during the rough patches. There were times when I didn't know what to do next- she asked for us to have time to discuss without the doctors present so we could stick to our plan or find a way to veer back to it. I needed that. I needed her knowledge and strength too. We went in to labor late Monday evening and delivered on Thursday morning. Thanks to CHELSEA my first birth experience was amazing; I might even say magical. She's checked in on us so many times afterwards. We are so very thankful for her. Lucky to have met her. We seriously couldn't have asked for a better experience. Dare I say, I can't wait to get pregnant again and have her by my side. read more

Kim and Chelsea served as invaluable supports to me during the pregnancy, labor, and birth of my third baby in Oct 2020. Having had subpar doula experience in a previous birth, I was skeptical that hiring a doula would be of much added benefit; however, the support I received from Kim and Chelsea made the world of difference for me. I had the opportunity to participate in the Birthing From Within childbirth course led by Kim, and I benefited greatly in holistic preparation (mind, body, and soul) for my birth experience. Kim even took the time to meet with me outside of class to process some birth trauma from my previous birth. Her kindness, warmth, and compassion will not be forgotten. When I was still pregnant well past my due date, Kim sent me articles of encouragement and ultimately was a listening ear. And when my birth plan morphed into a medically-necessary induction, I felt educated about my options and confident in my decisions. Both Kim and Chelsea supported me during my 42-hour hospital induction and enabled me to achieve a successful vbac. Hire these ladies if you want that extra dose of support during such a sacred time--you will feel encouraged, safe, heard, and respected in whatever birth experience you envision for yourself. read more

My husband and I didn't decide to hire a doula until I was about 34 weeks pregnant but we are so glad we did! Katie was amazing before, during, and after our daughter's birth. She met with us beforehand to talk over the details and what kind of birth we were hoping for. She was very informative and supportive of the decisions we made and provided us with information and resources to help us prepare. During the labor at Seton, Katie was indispensable - she helped me advocate for myself, knew what to ask for to make things go as smoothly as possible, she was so encouraging and supportive, and she does the best hip squeezes to make the contractions somewhat bearable! She stuck with us till the end and I am so grateful for her calm and supportive presence through the whole experience. Afterward, she provided so much support when I had questions about breastfeeding, nanny sharing, baby wearing, dealing with lack of sleep, and the various other concerns that new moms have. Katie always responded to my concerns with helpful information and genuine care for my well being. I am so glad we decided to have Katie be our doula - truly cannot imagine what the experience would've been like without her! read more

I didn't know how much support I needed until I felt what it is like to actually have all of the support in the world! Chelsea and Kim are stellar humans who we have been so blessed to know. Not only will we be sure to include them in all of our future plans for a growing family, but I recommend all other mama's do as well! Be supported!! read more