I truly don't think I'll ever be able to put into words what Ashley meant to me during the birth of my son, but I'll try. From the very beginning, she was exactly what I needed. She was straightforward, honest, calm, and somehow matched my personality, my humor, and my birth plan perfectly. She never sugarcoated anything, but she also never made me feel afraid. She simply made me feel safe. She came to my home and let me labor like a lion. While I was internally thinking, "Holy shit... what is happening?" she sat there with this calm confidence that said, "Yep. This is normal. Keep going." Her confidence became my confidence. Knowing that everything unfolding was exactly what she expected allowed me to stop spiraling and return to the work of labor. My labor wasn't straightforward. My baby was asynclitic, and transition was incredibly difficult. Ashley carried me through one of the hardest experiences of my life. She patiently guided me through what felt like every position imaginable to help my baby rotate and descend. Every step of the way, she kept me informed. She explained what was happening, what our options were, and what might come next. Most importantly, because both my baby and I were stable and his heart rate remained reassuring, she gave me the space to keep trying safely. After hours of what felt like completely unproductive pushing, I was convinced I wasn't making any progress. Ashley knew better. She knew every push mattered, even when I couldn't see it. She gave me the room to find my own rhythm and discover my own strength, and the moment I asked for help, she stepped in with exactly the support I needed. The attention and intention behind every word, every touch, every decision, and every movement were unmatched. I never felt managed--I felt cared for. The moments I remember most are, "I can't. I will. I did." And honestly, what surprised me most wasn't just the birth itself--it was everything afterward. The postpartum care through My Haven was extraordinary. In those first days, I genuinely felt like I was Ashley's only patient. I felt seen, prioritized, checked on, and cared for during one of the biggest transitions of my life. My son turns one this weekend, and I still think about Ashley all the time. I'm just now finding the words for a proper review. She will forever be one of the people who changed my life. To me, she'll always be a little bit of an angel. If you're considering Haven Midwifery, know that you're not just choosing prenatal care or a birth provider. You're choosing someone who will believe in you, protect your autonomy, keep you informed, and quietly remind you that you're capable of far more than you think. read more

Haven Birth & Wellness - Ashley & Atticus. - Midwives Near Me - Burnet, Texas

Better late than never. Ashley and her team helped bring our baby boy earth side back in January of this year. We found Haven Birth and Wellness while searching for nearby Birth Centers on Google. We live in Llano and wanted something as close to home as possible. I had met with an obgyn as well, but knew immediately that I wanted to stick with Ashley and her team. The birth center itself feels like a cozy comfortable home. Everyone that works there is warm and welcoming. We felt heard every appointment we went to. Ashley spends every last minute of the appointment making sure you and your partner have all your questions and concerns answered. You will never leave an appointment feeling lost, confused, or worried. The chiropractic care they offer at the center is unmatched! Summer provided chiropractic care for me during my pregnancy, postpartum, and our baby went to a few sessions as well. She is by far the best chiropractor I have been to.  This was my first birth and we chose to do a home birth. Ashley and her team do a home visit leading up to the birth and provide you with a tub if you request one. They bring everything they need, minus some extra potential essentials like bedding, towels etc. I felt incredibly safe with Ashley and her assistant Midwife there every step of the way. They monitor Mama and baby closely the whole time, during the entire labor process and after labor. They will be exactly what you need them to be during your birth. Ashley handled my labor calm and collected, and knows exactly how to handle any situation that might arise. She did not leave my side for hours after the birth making sure everything was good before leaving. If you think that you want a home birth or birth center for your birth experience, make an appointment with Ashley and her team today, and you'll know immediately it's the right choice. Thank you Ashley for helping bring baby Hondo into this world! We are so grateful for the experience you provided for us. read more

I definitely recommend Hill Country Birth and Wellness for all moms in the area having an uncomplicated birth! I recently had my third baby here and loved the experience. After having a hospital birth with midwives for my first, we wanted to try a natural birth at a birthing center for our second. We used a birth center in Austin that was staffed with midwives, but it was still not very personal and I usually felt rushed. At HCBW center, Ashley and all of the midwives and midwife students were kind, personal, and never felt like they were rushing me. They gave wonderful advice and I never felt pressured to do anything I didn't want to do. It's a very cozy and comfortable atmosphere, they are very responsive and easy to talk to, and I felt very confident in their care. Ashley took excellent care of me and my daughter, and I highly recommend the natural birth experience, especially using Hill Country Birth and Wellness Center to any mom having an uncomplicated birth. I also love all of the resources available, like Dr. Summer for pregnancy and postpartum specific chiropractic care, the excellent library of books to borrow, and natural supplements. I'm so glad to have had this great option here in Burnet! read more

My husband and I loved the experience we had with Ashley and the birth center. We knew we wanted to consider home birth and birthing centers because of the positive experiences we had heard from family and friends about their births in birthing centers; and because of poor experiences two of my husband's sisters had during Covid with hospital births. When we arrived at Hill Country Birth and Wellness the very first time, we thought it was cozy, welcoming and we just felt very comfortable. Ashley met us that first day, we talked about what we were looking for and our family. This was our first pregnancy even though we were experienced parents having fostered and adopted three sisters, we wanted to be able to involve them in the experience. My oldest, age 5, was able to attend appointments, interact with Ashley and absolutely loved the experience. When we had our ultrasound, which Ashley was able to coordinate an at-home ultrasound company to come to the center for a day, all three of our girls were able to sit on the bed with me and interact, asking questions and they loved every moment of it... this is a memory I will cherish forever. Ashley was also able to coordinate a chiropractor to come to the birth center so myself and other Mom's could get some chiropractic services before birth. When I went into labor around midnight, Ashley was only a phone call away. We called her, talked over some specifics, and labored at home for a few hours. Once we reached a certain point, Ashley and my husband made the decision to come into the birth center, where we were greeted at the door by Ashley and then Katie (One of Ashley's midwives), arrived a bit later. Our plan for our daughters during the birth had been to leave them with my husbands' parents, or sisters, depending on who was available, and it just so happened that no one was available when we went into labor 12 days early. We brought our girls with us, and they were able to watch me deliver. Even with their young ages (5, 4, and 3), Ashley and Katie remained calm and kept everything in order during the delivery. After care was wonderful. Katie and Ashley made home visits and we did some post-partum visits at the birth center. Ashley was a big help when I struggled with breastfeeding early on. She was great at motivating me and allowing me to make my own decisions. All in all, we were so happy we choose Hill Country Birth and Wellness. We could not have imagined a better experience. Ashley and Katie were so helpful and gave us complete freedom to make decisions that were best for our family. We will for sure visit Ashley and Katie again for our next pregnancy. read more

Ashley is a gifted midwifery professional! She has a true love of midwifery and respect for mothers and their birth choices. I'm excited to watch her grow her home birth midwifery practice in Austin, TX! ~ Kim Lane, Retired Midwife, Austin, TX read more

The ladies at the Natural Birthing Center were so amazing. I recently moved to the area at 35 weeks pregnant and they were willing to accept me so late in the game. Sandra was attending another birth when I went into labor so Ashley was my primary midwife for L and D. She was so amazing! The chord was wrapped around my sons neck and she new exactly what to do. She stayed calm the entire time, reassuring my husband and myself. I had a small tear and she took the time to discuss options with me. I ended up choosing to get a few little stitches and I've never had a smoother healing process! I have a two children before in a hospital and I was down, and taking mild pain meds for a good week or so after. I only took 800mg total during this recovery period. It was amazing! At first I was a little apprehensive delivering outside of a hospital with a midwife. But I trust them just as much, if not more than the random nurses who happen to be on shift at the hospital and a Dr. that only shows up to catch the baby. These are trained midwives! They know what to do and they WANT to be there for you and your baby. You really get to develop a trusting relationship with the person delivering your child and it's a very wonderful and special experience. I can't recommend Ashley and the women at The Natural Birthing Center enough! read more

I still remember the day I went to Ashley. I was 6 months pregnant already and just wanted to hear the baby's heartbeat. I knew Ashley was a midwife but was surprised to hear about how she focused on natural births. Never really giving thought to having a natural birth, I listened. This being my first pregnancy I was unsure if I could do it. After everything was said she let me listen to the baby. Then sent me to make my decision, no pressure at all! I knew immediately after leaving that I wanted Ashley to be my midwife. She was very pleasant and everything just felt right. Really I just had to get my boyfriend on board and tell my mom. My boyfriend Adam was even more accepting than I thought. He told me that he thought it was a great idea because he hates hospitals. Once we sealed the deal we pretty much saw Ashley every week just to make sure everything was fine. Every appointment lasted roughly an hour and was filled with us getting to know each other. We handled baby business while still enjoy ourselves and laughing. Adam and I looked forward to every appointment. Ultimately, we decided to have a water birth. It was the most amazing experience. It was a win of it's own just to be able to choose my atmosphere and who was with me. The tools I was given before the big push day really helped me through. I couldn't have done it so peacefully if it weren't for Adam, his mom, Ashley, and her team. The room was filled with all the positive energy and support needed. I will forever be grateful for the amazing experience and the help of delivering what I didn't know then but I know now a baby girl! Thank you for helping me bring my beautiful baby girl into the world! read more

When I became pregnant with my second child, I knew I needed to find a birth team who could support me throughout my pregnancy and labor as I felt that support to be sometimes lacking with my previous provider. I wasn't a completely low risk case (advanced maternal age, gestational diabetes) so I also needed a midwife who could help me manage my GD as my previous provider made me feel like any slip in my glucose numbers would transfer me to Ob care. I feel so lucky to have found Ashley, she's the most caring and helpful person who helped me to be as healthy as possible throughout my pregnancy. She always had great advice when I was struggling with managing my glucose numbers. My husband and I were initially nervous about a home birth but Ashley addressed all of our concerns and made us feel confident in our choice. I never felt pressured into doing anything, we always did shared decision making. When I went into labor she was a calming presence and gave me space to labor on my own. When my labor seemed to be never ending and I was getting exhausted, she suggested breaking my water to help my baby's head engage. Within 30 minutes I had my baby in my arms. While my baby was crowning as I was pushing in the birth pool, she was somehow able to see that he was stuck and pushed his hand out of the way to help him come out. Right after the birth, she gave my husband and I time to sit in the birth pool and enjoy our new baby while also monitoring me for my third stage of labor. After the birth I struggled with breastfeeding and she had such great advice and pointers. I could go on and on about everything she did for my husband and I. Ultimately she helped us to create a safe and beautiful birth and we are forever grateful to Ashley for helping us to bring our baby into the world. read more

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Ashely and the prenatal care she provides is amazing! I used her services for the birth of our second child who was born in January and couldn't have asked for a better experience. All my prenatal care was exceptional- she treats each patient as an individual and takes the time to get to know you, discuss all options, and educate about what she's doing/recommends and why, and make sure all my questions or concerns are addressed at each appointment. As my due date got closer, she went through possible scenarios and what interventions or steps she would take to make sure me and my baby were safe or what situations would warrant transferring to the hospital. She is thorough is addressing every aspect of patient care- from the medical side to accommodating patient preferences and comfort. My labor and delivery couldn't have gone any smoother and I felt in control, safe, supported, and empowered. It was a night and day difference from my previous hospital birth where I felt afraid of what was happening and pressured. I would absolutely recommend Hill Country Birth and Wellness to any expectant mother, especially if you're looking for personalized prenatal care where your voice is heard and you want to have choices regarding your care and labor and delivery. read more