What do you need, mama?…read more Inner peace and relaxation? Practical knowledge and confidence? Just a moment to yourself? Lindsey and her team have given me all of this and so much more in the journey to motherhood. Austin Yoga Lounge is more than just a pre and post-natal yoga studio; it's a community. They offer yoga and strength classes with options for prenatal or postpartum (with and without your little one). They also offer specialized workshops for moms, partners, and little ones with different topics -- birth prep, CPR, feeding, etc... something for everyone during this season of life.

I cannot say enough good things about Lindsey snd the beautiful space she has created! I started…read moregoing to Austin Yoga lounge around 11 or 12 weeks pregnant. I was doing hot yoga around 3 to 4 times a week and some Pilates here and there, but I quickly had to change my routine as an expecting mother. And I was so blessed to find Austin Yoga lounge! I love taking the power flow classes for a bit of a challenge, and show up almost every Tuesday and Thursday to do Alex's prenatal strength. Do not be fooled, you will absolutely get a workout from these classes! Motherhood can be such an adjustment and I'm so grateful that I get to continue to move my body in a way that serves me. Beyond fitness, Austin Yoga lounge has a ton of different workshops geared towards various topics, mother's groups, and even doula services. I am a first time mom, and I live out of state and away from all my family, and Austin Yoga lounge has been my support system in my community through these past six months. If you aren't expecting mother looking for any level of support, I highly recommend you come. It truly goes beyond just a place to work out. It is a community. It is a home. It is a sisterhood!

My husband and I learned about this class through our prenatal care provider with Women Partners in…read moreHealth. We registered for an all day Childbirth class complete with a Seton hospital tour-- it was a wonderfully informative day that left us feeling confident and prepared for what to expect on "Labor Day". Jillian Silva, our childbirth instructor, was communicative via email and text in the days leading up to the class and welcomed us at the door upon arrival. The class presentation was delivered through PowerPoint slides, lectures, videos and hands-on demonstrations and practice. Jillian was very knowledgeable on all points discussed during the class, and had tangible hospital items for us to view and touch for further understanding and familiarity. We covered topics such as: what to pack in your hospital and baby bag, stages of labor, relaxation techniques, responsibilities of partner, options for labor pain relief (degrees of natural and non-natural options), labor aids/tools that the hospital provides and more! Jillian, who is also a certified Doula, has such a calming and confident nature. She was professional, timely, prepared and very friendly; she even made brownies for the class! Anyone who chooses to have her presence and expertise during their labor and delivery is one lucky mama. The class was from 9am-4pm with a 30 min lunch and the hospital tour from 3-4pm. The long day was totally worth it! I walked away from the class feeling equipped to do what my body knows how to do naturally, and if and when I need support, I now know who to contact. Thanks Jillian for being a great instructor!

Brandi and Jillian are both amazing. Like another yelper wrote, "where to even begin?"…read more We engaged with Austin Childbirth for birth doula services. They come highly recommended, from my wife's OBGYN as well as some of the Seton Hospital staff and Shelley, also of Seton, who taught our "ABC's of Childbirth" class (recommended). I was skeptical at first. Being a traditionalist... and fearing the costs for, well everything as I stand on the edge of the financial abyss of having my first child. My wife wanted to go "all natural" for her birth which means NO PAIN MEDS. #scary At first we were considering birthing centers but that was a bit "too natural" for me. We compromised on getting a doula and having a hospital birth. The biggest benefit to me going in was that a lot of the pressure of what goes on during "go time" wouldn't be on my shoulders alone. In a large way, the doula was joining "team dad" to support mom. Having a professional who knows massages, counter-pressure exercises and other techniques to alleviate pain naturally is NOTHING SHORT OF MAGIC. Even small things like reassuring my wife that "this will pass" and coaching breathing techniques SEEMS like a small thing but when the rubber hits the road, you want that support; TRUST ME. Jillian and Brandi work as a team. From the beginning until after baby comes, Jillian and Brandi communicate via WhatsApp for any quick questions or concerns you may have. Brandi was personally present for our long session in the hospital. Brandi ... is ... AMAZING. So much so that I not only cried when hugging her as she was saying her "goodbyes" at the hospital but I also welled up a bit when she visited to check in on us after we brought baby home. (I just got a little emotional writing this.) ALTERNATIVE PAIN COPING TECHNIQUES: Brandi brought a calm positivity which is hard to explain. Early on she worked magic with massage and compression techniques, some of which she and I did together. She gave my wife coping techniques which brought her pain from an 8 down to a 3 WITHOUT MEDICINE. AGAIN: IT WAS LIKE MAGIC. The hospital staff looked on with admiration as she supported my wife, coaching her though contractions while doing lunges in the hallway at 8cm. ADVOCATE FOR MOM / FEWER INTERVENTIONS: Another thing that's important which can't be understated is that a doula is able to be an advocate for mom and her birth preferences. No slight meant for the medical staff here. The medical staff have their set of tools and protocols that they know and they will try to get you to accept them because that's their playbook. My wife was pretty adamant however about doing the fewest amount of medical interventions because each intervention makes you more statistically likely for more interventions as you careen down the rabbit hole to an unplanned c-section. A doula can help you stick with your birth preferences just by asking the right questions. Just having Brandi in the room was empowering because her goal isn't to get you in and out quick, but rather help you have the birth that you want. TENS FTW: Part of the package is that Austin Childbirth will loan you a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit for pain during your last few weeks of pregnancy and then also for use in the labor / delivery room. It works by This also was something that cut down on my wife's pain considerably. The units they provide has a "surge" button which, when pressed, will go into higher strength mode for use during contractions. My wife swears by it. Brandi stayed with us through it all and then was even willing to keep us company as long as we wanted post-partum. Both Brandi and Jillian engaged with us after we were home just to check in and Brandi even came over to our house a week afterwards to check up on us and see how things were going / see if she could help out. While we aren't planning on having another, if we do, I can't imagine not calling up Brandi and Jillian to join us on our journey.

We used Austin Born prenatal and postpartum services. As new parents, the prenatal classes we…read moreattended were very informative and empowering. Unfortunately, we could not obtain maximum benefit of support groups and attend all classes due to pregnancy related illness. We did, however, feel a huge value of using Austin Born, was in the communication and correspondence with our Doula, Kim Borchert. She answered many emails, texts and calls in a very open-minded and timely manner. We were referred to amazing pregnancy specialists such as chiropractors, twin trainers and also given pain relieving techniques which greatly reduce the discomfort and frustration of carrying twins. As new parents of twins with no family nearby, our postpartum Doula service was important. Austin Born was holistic in every sense and we felt that we had not only one awesome doula checking in and supporting us in our home each day but also had a team of doulas with vast experience behind the scenes. Without Austin Born and our doula, Juanita Sawyer, we are not sure how we would've survived. From small suggestions of types of bottles to breast-feeding struggles to reflux management solutions, there is no obstacle this team can't fix. Now that our babies are older, we look back and realize the value Austin Born services is not in how many classes were attended or how many hours of doula services were provided. The value is most definitely in the knowledge, resources, accumulated experience and open-minded approach. In short, they were amazing and invaluable to us.

The Post Partum Doula support we received from Austin Born's amazing Stephanie was simply perfect…read more Seriously. Perfect. Stephanie is a doula and a lactation consultant, plus her sense of calm and reassurance helped us first time parents relax a little--which is saying a lot! We arranged to have Stephanie come on our first night home from the hospital with our beautiful baby. She provided lactation advice and created a priority list for me which we hung on the master bathroom door: 1. Feed baby 2. Feed Mommy (eat/drink) 3. Sleep Seems pretty simple, but after a week of sleep deprivation, the list helped stop my "one-more-thing" syndrome. For the first time in my life I was responsible for a needy, helpless, endlessly adorable baby--my baby. Who had time for sleep? Once I got into bed I was so amped up on adrenaline I couldn't shut down. My husband had to hold me tight to turn off the humming in my mind and body. I was finally able to sleep for an hour--it was a gift. My first nap after baby, along with Stephanie's unwavering, consistently calm, reassuring presence through those first days, gave me room to breathe and think again. She was there for many other firsts too in person, via phone, and via text. And I'm thankful for all of the support. There's nothing like having an expert to guide you through this miraculous journey--hopefully you'll get a chance to be as grateful as I am. Cheers to Austin Born!

Thank you Austin ladies for these great reviews! This is how I found my new doctor for my yearly…read morecheck up. Super easy to call and schedule an appointment. They also verified that I would be fully covered by my insurance. Filled out the forms online and had my records from Florida transferred over easily. When it came time for my appointment, I was greeted at the front desk and checked in. I made sure to arrive 15 minutes early in case there was more paperwork, but I was all set. The nurse took me back and I was in and out within 20 minutes total. Super quick and easy. Dr. Hagan is very nice and does not rush you. Plenty of parking out front of the office and it is validated once you go in the office and scan the qr code. Super easy experience. Glad I found this great office.

Extremely disappointed with the lack of communication and correspondence I have received from this…read moreoffice. I have been coming to this clinic for several years and continue to have problems with scheduling and admin. This is the THIRD time in the past 3 months I have had to leave work in the middle of my work day only to arrive to the office to be told I couldn't be seen for a variety of reasons. This is all after completing online check ins, receiving multiple texts/emails confirming my appointment. It seems like the front desk staff should notify patients if their providers are unable to see their them BEFORE they take time out of their day to go to their appointments. Extremely unprofessional. I cannot respect a practice that also doesn't respect the time of their patients. I will not be back.

Austin Baby Guru's Postpartum Doula Training program is unmatched. As an agency owner, I prefer to…read morecontract with postartum doulas that have taken this particular training. There are a few things that set this program apart from others I have seen. 1 - The mentorship provided by the owner of the company, Allison Coleman. The unrelenting support she gives and the way she lifts people up are unique and refreshing. 2 - The comprehensive material covered. This program provides a wide range of information and produces postpartum doulas that not only understand how to care for families in the postpartum period, but also the ethics of running a business in this industry. 3 - The way the materials are presented is clear and thorough. I appreciate the mix of video education and reading so it keeps the participants engaged in the program. I highly recommend ABG Postpartum Doula Training to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of all things postpartum doula!

When I was less than two months pregnant, I contacted Allison to get on her calendar for postpartum…read morecare. At first I thought this was going to be such a luxury service, but I quickly realized that Allison was going to be an absolute vital piece to my mental, emotional, physical and spiritual postpartum health. She worked with us for the first 8 weeks of my daughters life and I seriously wouldn't be where I am without her! She provided an invaluable amount of knowledge and experience and was a non-judgmental soundboard for me. I can't recommend Allison enough! I now truly believe Postpartum Doulas are a necessity, not just a luxury.

Highly recommend Mia! Mia was our birth doula for our first baby and I felt much more prepared…read moregoing into childbirth from talking and meeting with Mia over what to expect. The emotional and physical support she provided while I was in labor made the experience smoother than I imagined. Most of the hospital staff were familiar with Mia and she worked seamlessly with them. Mia is a mom herself and I appreciated the insight she shared from her personal experience. She's overall an awesome person to be around and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. I would recommend Mia to anyone looking for a doula in the Austin area!

Having Mia on my birth team was the best decision! She was instrumental in guiding me during…read morepregnancy/early labor and providing care and support during the actual delivery and also immediate postpartum - especially with latching/breastfeeding. Her prenatal visits and phone-based support were so informative and essential to my decision making process even as a second time mom. Mia's prenatal visits helped my husband and I learn about coping techniques for labor and general best practices for pregnancy, labor and beyond. I only wish I had her on my team during my first birth experience!

Where to begin?! We moved to Austin from Arizona, and within about six months of being here, got…read morepregnant with our second child. We had an amazing home birth team in Phoenix, so our expectations were really high for the type of care and knowledge we wanted in our Midwife. Being new to Austin meant we didn't have a large network of people to ask for references, so I researched online, read reviews and looked through credentials. I knew very quickly I wanted to work with Christy and Jenni. I had an extremely difficult pregnancy, although I was also sick the entirety of my first as well. I had hyperemesis gravidarum, meaning I was throwing up constantly, losing weight, and unable to keep down hardly anything. Christy has a huge wealth of knowledge and practices functional medicine alongside traditional options. I was always given information of references for alternative therapies to help my nausea. They were always helping me manage my sickness and we worked closely with a perinatal MD for any tests or services Christy couldn't provide herself. I had incredible care throughout my pregnancy and can't stress enough how great a resource Christy was for every ailment. Our birth experience was awesome! It only lasted an hour and a half (sooo fast!) but it was in the middle of the night with a birth tub. Our baby was born in a state of shock, partially because of how quickly everything progressed, and had a little trouble breathing. Christy knew what to do immediately and got her breathing and feeding perfectly in no time. The postpartum care we received was incredible. I had pelvic floor issues and our baby had some skin issues and Christy and Jenni were always available to answer questions and connect us with a provider that could help if it was outside their realm. Truly, we can't say enough about our experience and this team of women! They are wonderful and you and your baby will be in great hands.

Finding Jenni and Christy was like winning the lottery. I literally can't put into words how…read moreamazing these two women are...and how positively they have impacted my (and my family's) life. They are just. The best. Jenni and Christy helped my wife and I through two births, and unfortunately a few miscarriages. We first met them while interviewing for a midwife back in 2015. We interviewed a few other people around town, but instantly clicked with Jenni and Christy. They are warm, responsive, realistic and the best part - they really care about you, your pregnancy and your experience. Our meetings were sometimes long - filled with laughter in addition to medical explanations of my changing body. They took a few minutes each time to do the medical stuff, blood pressure/pee test/feel for baby...but then, the rest of the time they just wanted to know how I was feeling. I miss them. When my birth came around, Jenni was my rock. She is kind and gentle - her presence during the chaos of birth was invaluable. She kept me calm, centered and most of all, feeling safe through 8 hours of active labor and a 3 hours of pushing. My kiddo didn't want to come out, but they literally pulled out a bag of tricks: peanut yoga balls, weird positions, ropes to pull on and things to rest my legs on. They kept my spirits up, even when in those moments of wanting to give up. And, with their help I birthed a healthy little girl in the comfort of my home. It was amazing. Women are amazing. Now I'm crying. I can't recommend these MotherBloom midwifery enough. They taught me about the power of being a woman - and I know that I am a better mother because of my experience with them as my midwives. They really are, the best. I heart them so much!

Austin Doula Care is truly exceptional…read more 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!

From the moment I met Chelsea and Rachael, I knew I made the right choice in coming to Austin Doula…read moreCare. 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.

This was my favorite spa experience I have ever had. The location is very nice, and clean. The…read morestaff is incredibly friendly and they were ready for me right at my appointment start time. Bryan did an amazing job with my massage, and I could tell he was being incredibly diligent about working through the places he felt tension based on our conversation about my lifestyle. I left having learned new things about how to care for myself, and for that I am grateful :)

A place I never doubt being cared for with the utmost kindness and personalization, in ways I can…read moreafford in special cases to treat myself. From ease of shopping and online booking at one of their 3 award-winning locations in Austin (bonus - 4th in Round Rock!), to peaceful ease upon entry, I'm always relieved and restored after a blissful treatment. Viva massage!

Kathryn must really not care about her career in this field anymore. I registered for her…read morehypnobirthing class online on April 23rd at 8pm. I paid $100 deposit via PayPal for a class that was scheduled to be held at 630 pm at Austin Born the following Tuesday (April 26th). She didn't show up. There was another couple standing there with us, completely shocked that the instructor wasn't returning our calls or emails. I've left 2 voicemails, several emails and created a dispute for the charge on my PayPal account. NO RESPONSE. I called Austin Born and talked with the owner. Apparently Kathryn called her that Friday to say she wasn't going to teach the class and would be refunding people's money. She still took my money, took my time and has yet to give me just a little bit of human respect by returning my attempts to communicate. Do not go to this person, she doesn't care about pregnant mothers trying to take advanced prenatal classes. She will take your money and good luck trying to get it back. Disgusting.

I wish I had read the other reviews before signing up for this course. On August 7 I signed up for…read morethis course because I'm planning a no medical interventions birth (first time mom), and Austin Hypnobirthing was on a list of recommended courses at my midwife's office, OBGyn North. I signed up online and paid the $100 to reserve my spot in the course that begins today 9/11/2016. Just a few days ago, on Sep. 7, I got an email from PayPal saying that Katherine manually returned my payment for $100 - with no other explanation. I left her a voicemail and emails inquiring whether the course had been cancelled and received zero response from her. Now in my third trimester, I'm scrambling to find another hypnobirthing course that starts soon so I can complete it before I go into labor. It's pretty shocking how this fell through and with no basic decency to at least send an email if the course was cancelled or overbooked. I went a month thinking I was all set. Reading the other reviews, I suppose it could have been worse - I don't have to fight to get my money back at least. Still I am so disappointed by this, and will be telling OBGyn North about my experience. They should not be recommending this course to their clients because this business is unreliable.