At 5 months pregnant, I signed up for an in-person prenatal class and paid $350 to support the…read moreorganization. I soon got an email saying I had applied for a newborn class too early if my due date was November. When I clarified that I had signed up for a prenatal class, the organizer apologized and said she would get back to me. 3 months later, I was finally contacted for scheduling, but I had already made plans that conflicted with those dates, and the alternative dates were at an inconvenient location. So they put me in a newborn class. After thinking about it, since I had little to no communication with the organization and there was no real attempt made to schedule me in the FOUR months I was available to participate in a group, I asked for my money back. The organizer apologized for the lack of communication and issues scheduling, and agreed to the refund but charged me $35 for overhead. For a non-profit organization to have a 10% overhead rate with NO SERVICES RENDERED seems preposterous. I don't see non-profit status as a reason to take people's money and waste their time. If you're looking to sign up, don't make a donation until you're satisfied with what they're providing.

I own a boutique parenting center here in Austin and we've loved sending our clients to PiP. Their…read moregroups have helped mamas & papas navigate the transition to life with a new baby in a way that's engaging and supportive. Such a great organization!

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!

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.

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.

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

Heart songs has been a gift for my boy, he treasures his time there with the teachersread more

Heartsong is amazing! It is so great for music and language development! The space the owner…read more(Carey) has created is wonderful for playing before/after class and connecting with the other families. My son does several paid activity classes during the week (music, gym, dance, etc.) - this is by far the best value for your money. You'll get music, teachers who have studied the curriculum and Montessori education, movement, language development, and a beautiful space for play and community after class. My son started at 11 months and I wish we started earlier! For weeks he just sat in our laps and listened most of the class. He seemed like he wasn't super excited but he was actually just slowly absorbing everything! It's now been four months and he gets so excited every time he hears music he starts dancing and smiling! We listen to all the songs in the car and someties at home and he's started singing along to several words from different songs. He even remembers which words/sounds are coming next - it's so adorable to hear him in the back of the car singing! Heartsong has been great for language development too - an unexpected plus! My son started saying words with difficult sounds (e.g., "car") that we hadn't heard as a babble sound or really used often and we figured out it's because the "ca"/"ka" sound is used in several songs we're singing this semester. Neat! I love that Heartsong follows the Music Together curriculum which means you do the same set of about 25 songs over the 10-week "semester" and then move to a different set. This allows time for the kids to get used to the sound of a song over the semester. The songs have been developed to help with language development (lots of different sounds), music development, and even self-regulation (slower/faster). I love that the teachers offer insights on why certain things they do help with development. The in-class experience will vary by teacher. Keep that in mind if you decide to do demo classes first.

I started seeing Cynthia nearly 3 years ago when I first moved to ATX from NYC. I was dreading the…read moreinitial visit...to tell my life story and hope for a connection. But within minutes of that first appointment I knew I had found my person. I was dealing with the loss of my father, my mother's depression and an extremely stressful job - she helped me navigate through all those issues at the same time. Though I don't see her as often as I used to (she set me up for success!) I still schedule sessions when something particularly stressful is happening and always leave my sessions feeling like I've gained a lot of insight and have a path forward on whatever it is that I need clarity on. Folks - friends are great, but therapists are life. Cynthia has changed my life for the better and I can't thank her enough for the wisdom, kindness and support she continues to offer me. If you've come to this page looking for confirmation that you should see her, please take this as my whole-hearted recommendation of her.

Cynthia's qualities as a therapist and clinical supervisor are much more than just her decades of…read moreextensive experience working with all ages and backgrounds. She is an exceptional teacher because she is first a student, using her compassion, humor, and genuine interest in others to grow into one of the most authentic people I have had the honor of learning from. It is that authenticity that shapes her character and her professionalism. Moreover, she is a fierce advocate for her clients and her students.

Rude! I apologized for being late to the consultation, I had twisted my ankle and was waiting at…read moreurgent care. She reminded about the session since it had slipped my mind. I went to sit in my car to joint the meeting as soon as I realized. We spoke about what my concerns and what I was looking for and my partner did come to interrupt me for my id to finishing filling out paperwork. I apologized for the interruption and she asked if I wanted to continue. I said yes and we finished up with her saying she would send intake form. She didn't send intake forms, I emailed her and again apologized for that day and asked for next steps. In her response she mentioned again how I need to find distraction free space for sessions and that if I was late or had to cancel last minute she would charge..... which she hardly ever had to do. Which I understand I was late and was distracted. I filled out forms and got a email tonight that made me seek other options. I'm not sure why you would want to speak to a paying client in such a condescending way. Pleaseeee find service elsewhere! Emails are attached below.

Cheryl is an invaluable resource. She is sincere in her desire to help and truly cares. She is the…read moreconsummate professional, very respectful and an amazing listener. She has an incredibly calming presence which is important when you're dealing with two (frazzled!) working parents trying to juggle it all. We are much more organized and have a significantly better handle on our household than before. We will definitely continue to use her counseling services as issues evolve and our needs change. We absolutely love Cheryl and consider her to be the mayor in our village!

This class was truly a life saver. My husband and I were clueless to most things being this is our…read morefirst child. Kristen really took the time to explain everything we needed and wanted to know. She is so personable and kind and easy to follow. It was an interactive class even though it was a private class. She kept us engaged and made me as a soon to be mom feel SO encouraged and empowered to feel confident about my birth plan. I now know that I can advocate for myself and I few great going into the birth! We also learned a lot about breastfeeding. This class was so worth it. Please take this class!!!!

My wife and I took two different childbirth classes. This class and one through our OB's…read moreoffice/hospital. Kristen's class was by far the better class. It covered much more than the other class, had much better explanations, and we'll actually be using info and exercises from this class during labor. Also, if you're interested in a natural birth at a hospital and avoiding a c-section or epidural, this class is a MUST. Kristen's class is like your best friend being a labor and delivery nurse tell you all sorts of insider secrets. She's also pretty hilarious, which was a big plus.