There are simply not enough words to express how grateful we are for Ciarra. We found out we were expecting our first baby on the very day we relocated. We were navigating a completely new healthcare system while also facing a very challenging pregnancy, and having Ciarra by our side made all the difference. From the beginning, she was a source of calm, confidence and support. No question was ever too small, and she always gave us honest, straightforward answers backed by an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. When we became pregnant with our second child, asking Ciarra to be our doula again wasn't even a decision, it was a given. One of the things that makes Ciarra so special is her ability to read the room. She instinctively knows when to step in, when to quietly support, when to educate, and when to simply hold space. She adapts to every situation with such ease that you always feel exactly supported in the way you need. Her support goes far beyond labor and birth. She provides a truly holistic experience, helping you prepare physically, emotionally, and mentally for welcoming your baby. We also took her HypnoBirthing class with more than a little skepticism, but it completely changed our perspective. It helped us feel more connected to our baby, more connected to each other, and gave us tools that we carried into both births. Thanks to Ciarra, we felt informed, empowered, and cared for throughout two pregnancies and the births of our two beautiful children. Looking back, we can't imagine those journeys without her. If you're looking for someone who is incredibly knowledgeable, deeply compassionate, and genuinely invested in helping you have the best possible birth experience, we cannot recommend Ciarra highly enough. We will always be grateful that she was such an important part of growing our family. read more

Hi all, just wanted to share my experience with the wonderful Ciarra of Empowered Beginnings ATX! I first met Ciarra during my search for an amazing doula to accompany my husband and I during the delivery of our first baby! After interviewing others, I knew Ciarra was the one from our first meeting where her knowledge was evident and her enthusiasm for her work was palpable! We also decided to take a childbirth course with her that gave my husband and I more confidence and tools to practice leading up to our baby coming. During our birth (our 29.5 hour birth) she was as amazing as I hoped! Thorough in her preparation for what we envisioned and hoped, she was completely prepared to be supportive through a long and grueling journey to meet out little guy. Needless to say I am very thankful to have had her there and so is my husband who originally came from the 'do we really need a doula' bandwagon! Now, at almost 10 months postpartum, my husband I finally felt ready to begin our journey to help our little one get better sleep. I'm not surprised to say that our sleep consultant experience with Ciarra has been fantastic once again! She prepares by gathering all the necessary info on what your little one's day looks like and most importantly what you hope to accomplish, all in specific terms! After getting our plan back, we were able to speak with her about our thoughts, concerns, and plan to move forward with. During our implementation of the plan, Ciarra was available to check in with us and help us feel completely supported with all the questions, feelings, and issues that came up. I am so thankful to her once again! read more

It's hard to communicate just how positively Ciarra impacted our transition to parenthood. She was our birth doula for both our babies and she was instrumental in our incredible birthing experiences. She is an empowering educator and partner in both her Hypnobirthing classes and her birth support services. We learned TONS through her Hypnobirthing classes - she helped open our eyes to different birthing options and provided us the encouragement we needed to make a late switch to a birthing provider that was more aligned with the experience we wanted. As a birth doula, she offered ongoing support during my pregnancies and was an an anchor of support during the births for both myself and my husband. She was amazing at helping my husband be supportive during the birth by suggesting massages, touches, breathing techniques, affirmations, etc. I was able to deliver both my babies unmedicated thanks to her continuous education and support. Having Ciarra as a partner in birthing was one of the best decisions we made in our birth plan. She provided unbiased information to help us make the best decisions and she was an unshakeable source of support leading up to, during, and after the births. If you need birthing education or support, there is no better than Ciarra! read more

Choosing Ciarra and Samantha to be our birth doulas was one of the best decisions we made during my first pregnancy. Right off the bat we could tell 1) they were incredibly passionate about birth and babies, 2) they really knew their stuff, and from the first interview we knew we wanted them to be part of our birth care team. They were a wealth of knowledge, guidance, and emotional support in the months leading up to our baby's birth. I knew they were always just a text or phone call away if we had any concerns or questions, or just wanted someone to think through the pros and cons of a decision with. As first time parents with limited experience in pregnancy and childbirth, we relied a lot on Ciarra and Samantha to gently guide us towards our birth preferences and help us discover options we would not have otherwise thought about or known about. On the day of, Ciarra provided us guidance over the phone in the early hours of the morning, and was at the hospital as soon as I needed physical support. We had an incredible unmedicated birth and are enjoying newborn life with our beautiful and healthy baby boy, and we are so grateful to the Empowered Beginnings team for helping us achieve our goals. read more

Where do I even begin to write a review about the amazing Ciarra Morgan! She is delightful, energetic, excited about birth, incredibly caring and empathetic, and a kind soul. Ciarra was our doula for the birth of our second baby. We knew we needed extra support the second time around, having not had it with our first. We also took Ciarra's private hypnobirthing classes while I was pregnant. It was amazingly helpful. I listed to my hypnobirthing tracks every night. Ciarra also gave my husband rebozo exercises to do with me to get baby in the right position. She worked with me on my birth plan and assured me every step of the way. When things got a little wonky at the hospital, Ciarra helped us through every decision to ensure we felt confident. After our baby arrived, Ciarra helped with night time care as well! One night, I was up around the clock with my newborn and toddler. Ciarra figured out a way to get a member of her team out to me for emergency help. Her presence, experience and compassion made all the difference for me and my family. I couldn't recommend Empowered Beginnings more highly! read more

If you're looking for the best birth doula in the Austin area, look no further than Ciarra Morgan with Empowered Beginnings. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made during my pregnancy. Ciarra supported us every step of the way--from pregnancy, through labor and birth, and into postpartum. She is incredibly knowledgeable, calming, compassionate, and truly passionate about what she does. During labor, she helped me feel confident, informed, and empowered, and her support was absolutely invaluable. What really sets Ciarra apart is how much she goes above and beyond. She connected us with so many amazing specialists and resources from her trusted network, which made such a difference throughout our journey into parenthood. Even after our baby was born, she has continued to check in, answer questions, offer guidance, and be an incredible resource and friend. I cannot recommend Ciarra and Empowered Beginnings highly enough. If you're considering hiring a doula, she is worth every penny. We are forever grateful for her support and would choose her again in a heartbeat. read more

Ciarra and Samantha were such a blessing for me and my husband, it's hard to put it into words! It was a financial commitment that we were a bit anxious about, but their support, not just during labor and delivery but throughout my whole pregnancy, was a total game changer. I met Ciarra and Sam early in pregnancy terrified to give birth and overwhelmed by the healthcare system. Ciarra's birthing class gave me the knowledge I needed to no longer fear childbirth. They gave me support and guidance as I stumbled through switching providers and helped me prepare for doctor's appointments so I felt equipped to advocate for myself. When I was diagnosed with cholestasis at 36 weeks and had to be induced at 38, I felt prepared and confident in myself and my body, despite my birth plan already being thrown off course, which I credit to Ciarra and Sam's advice and encouragement. If you're on the fence about whether a doula is "worth the money," I'm here to tell you it 100% is. ESPECIALLY Empowered Beginnings! read more

We are so glad to have been referred to Empowered Beginnings! Ciarra is a fantastic doula/instructor who is incredibly knowledgeable of the full pregnancy to birthing and post partum care process. I had the pleasure of taking her HypnoBirthing course both in-person and virtually with my fluctuating schedule. The information and guidance provided during that course has given me the ability to go into my second birth with confidence on how to manage labor and birthing. Her podcast, Birth Baby, is also so helpful in hearing birth stories and getting more in depth with certain parts of the pregnancy/birth process. Every time I go to the birthing center, every midwife says how much they LOVE Ciarra when I mention she's our doula! She explains things in a calm, simple way and is available for any questions or a chat when needing to talk things through. A doula is a great partner to have during pregnancy and birth and I'd recommend Ciarra to anyone! read more

I would HIGHLY recommend Empowered Beginnings to anyone in the Austin area looking for a doula. Ciarra and Samantha were an invaluable resource to my husband and I throughout pregnancy and the birth of our daughter. Their services are worth every penny!!! Ciarra and Samantha checked in after every scheduled prenatal appointment and had the best advice when I needed to make an important decision. They were by my side every step of the way, during the days and weeks leading up to the birth, and during labor & delivery. I felt so supported and safe with them in the delivery room. When things didn't go as planned, I 100% trusted their opinions on the best course of action. Ciarra and Samantha will make sure your birth preferences are respected and carried out during the labor and delivery process. I really couldn't have asked for a better team beside me during the birth of my first child and I will definitely be a repeat client! read more

I met Ciarra about a month before I had my baby. I wanted to do an all natural birth and had read amazing things about hypnobirthing! I contacted Ciarra and signed up for her class. Due to the timeframe, we ended up doing a 1:1 class in my home. From the minute I met Ciarra, I knew we had made a great decision! I learned so much from her in all of our classes. I ended up having to be induced due to high blood pressure, but Ciarra with there with us along the way. Unfortunately due to pure exhaustion, I ended up getting an epidural, but I know the hypnobirthing techniques I learned definitely helped me. Ciarra was a great resource and support as my doula. She gave us a lot of information that helped us make informed decisions about a variety of topics. It was so great to have her in the hospital with us to be an awesome coach and really supported me through the birth of our baby! read more

We are so glad we found Empowered Beginnings when we were searching for doulas for the birth of our son! Communication was huge for us and Ciarra and Sam were wonderful about checking in with us and making sure our questions were answered along the way. I ended up needing to be induced for medical reasons and we had support during the entire process and Sam joined us in the early morning hours to provide some much needed calm and hands on help. Our son ended up needing to go to the NICU after birth and Sam stayed with me while my husband went with my son and helped me start to pump. Sam and Ciarra continued to check in while our son was in the NICU. We are so grateful for their support throughout our pregnancy and birth and would highly recommend them to anyone searching for a doula in the Austin area. read more

I cannot express enough gratitude for the support and care I received from Kim. From the very beginning of our journey, she was a constant source of knowledge, reassurance, and emotional strength. During labor, she was truly the strength and courage me and my husband needed to bring our baby into this world. Her calm presence, gentle guidance, and advocacy helped me feel safe and empowered in one of the most intense and transformative moments of my life. Even postpartum, she continues to check in and offer valuable advice, which has been so important for my recovery and confidence as a new mother. Having Kim by my side was one of the best decisions I made for myself and my family, and I truly recommend her to any family preparing for birth. read more

My experience with Ciarra and Samantha was nothing short of incredible! Having the unmedicated, natural birth I dreamed of for my first baby was an experience I'll cherish forever, and I owe so much of it to Ciarra's amazing support during labor. From the moment I interviewed them, I felt an instant connection and knew they were the perfect fit for me. Their guidance, expertise, and unwavering presence during labor were invaluable. I cannot express enough how happy and grateful I am to have had them by my side. If our family grows in the future, there's no doubt I'll be reaching out to them again. Thank you, Ciarra and Samantha, for making this journey so special! read more

Loved my experience with Ciarra! I felt incredibly comfortable in her hands because of all of her knowledge (check out her podcast!) and kind and caring demeanor. She gave me amazing suggestions for setting up the home birth space and invaluable information pre birth too! Our midwives were thrilled I chose Ciarra too because they work with her so frequently. She was a quiet presence during our birth and helped guide my husband as well. She took amazing photos and videos that I still look back on 9 weeks postpartum. I also highly recommend her postpartum 4 hour visit! Extremely helpful and such great support. Hire her to put your mind at ease. read more

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience. If you are considering a doula look no further. Empowered Beginnings offers amazing classes and add on services. They will answer any and all questions you may have. They listen and support what you want out of your birthing experience! My husband and I felt so much more at ease knowing we had someone just for us who understood our birthing wishes and help guide us through the entire journey. I truly don't think I would have felt so prepared and peaceful without their help and knowledge! They will be with me for my next baby when the time comes it's 100% worth it! read more

Searching for a doula was so overwhelming! I ended up asking my OBGYN for recommendations and she recommended Ciarra by name. After having Ciarra's support throughout my pregnancy and delivery, I can see why my doctor spoke so highly of her! She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, passionate, and will truly empower you throughout your pregnancy and labor/delivery. Ciarra really impressed me with all of the ways that she supported me throughout my unmedicated hospital birth, and my experience would have been completely different without her (I can't and don't even want to imagine!). Thank you Ciarra! read more

Highest of praise to Empowered Beginnings and our postpartum Doula, Susan. When we were searching for an agency, Ciarra was extremely responsive and answered any questions we had. During the interview process, Susan took the time to video chat with us and ensure it was a good fit. From the moment Susan stepped inside our house, we felt at ease. Her guidance and support during those first nights was invaluable. It is not easy trusting someone with your newborn, but we were able to rest easy knowing our little boy was safely in Susan's care. We will miss her and hope to use her again in the future! read more

Ciarra is such a wonderful birth worker and just has lovely supportive energy. My husband and I took her Hypnobirthing and Newborn sleep class which helped us feel more prepared, comfortable and actually more connected as a couple going through this life change. I look forward to using the relaxation strategies daily. It's become a part of my grounding routine. I found out recently my baby is in the breech position and Ciarra offered to do a breech hypnosis which immediately calmed me and took away a lot of the fear. Thanks so much for all the support! We really appreciate it. read more

Ciarra & Samantha were amazing! They helped us with our second pregnancy/birth and I can't imagine having done it without them. They made the whole precess feel so natural and comfortable. They were there to answer all our questions that came up along the way and support us. In the end they helped us achieve our goals of the peaceful natural birth we dreamed of and we couldn't be happier! read more