We had the pleasure of working with the Team at StorkATX for both Birth and Postpartum Doula care…read more From our first experience with Leah and Katie, we felt supported and cared for as they were extremely responsive and our needs were taken into account at every step of the way. They treated our family as part of their own family. We met with two doulas for initial interviews. Both really listened and focused on our needs and were non-judgmental of how we envisioned the birth to go. We were fortunate to have Savannah support us as our Labor Doula, and were matched with Taylor for our postpartum care. Our birth experience would have been very difficult without Savannah. She was responsive, so caring, and provided ongoing support in helping us navigate what turned out to be a very challenging day leading up to the birth of our daughter via emergency C-section. The nursing staff was fantastic, but Savannah acted as a personal advocate before, during, and even after our delivery. After we returned home, we felt like we bonded closely with our Postpartum Doula, Taylor as well. We feel very lucky to have had Taylor support us during our first few weeks home, particularly as we had a few unforeseen medical issues for mom arise. She was also knowledgeable, caring, and flexible to our needs and supportive of us in the transition to becoming parents. We don't know what we would have done without StorkATX, Savannah, and Taylor through our daughter's birth and supporting us as new parents. There are not enough words to speak highly enough of the overall care they provided, and overall quality of professionals who helped us during such a special time.

I absolutely recommend using Stork for your Doula needs. Randi was great at helping me understand…read morethe services offered. They worked diligently to find the right postpartum doula for our family, and boy did they! We love Christina-she is amazing. She is thoughtful, kind, and thorough. She reached out regularly to check in, even on days we weren't scheduled to have time together. Not to mention, she was great with our son! If we are lucky enough to add more children to our family in the future, we will definitely be asking for Christina again!

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

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!

We've done three newborn sessions with Sandy. She is a true professional. Her photos hang on our…read morewall and have become more precious as each of our kids hit a new milestone. Sandy was prepared for anything - she is incredible gentle, patient, and safety-focused during a shoot. She listened to what I wanted to get in the photos and took our suggestions to heart. She knew when we needed to break, needed to change things up, and kept the photo shoot under control each time. She shoots newborns with an assistant, and I always felt comfortable and the sessions all felt unrushed. And when it came time to review our photos, she was able to help us narrow down the photos to the perfect set to fit our package selection. If you want those perfect, newborn studio photos that really capture how unique your baby is - call Sandy. She is a wonderful photographer and everyone I've referred her has been thrilled with her work.

Sandy does an awesome job at capturing special moments in your life. She did our maternity pictures…read morefirst. She was able to capture the special relationship that I have with my husband as well as our loving anticipation for Baby Caleb. She was available to chat with me on the phone and through emails as we prepared for the photo session. She gave me advice about picking out clothes and what props to use. The photos were unique to our personality (some outside and some in her studio) and they turned out great. Check out some of the photos from the shoot here: http://momentsfromtheheart.com/maternity-photographer/maternity-baby-name-reveal When Baby Caleb came, Sandy did his newborn pictures when he was a week old. She did a wonderful job taking family pictures of our new family and taking Caleb's individual pictures. She was very gentle and sweet with him as she worked him into a deep sleep. Once asleep, she was able to manipulate him into the cutest positions and the sweetest poses. When I share my pics with others, they are amazed at how good they are. These photos of my baby will be memories that I will cherish forever. http://momentsfromtheheart.com/newborn-photography/dear-oh-deer We love working with Sandy and the photos that she is able to produce. We will continue to use her services as Caleb grows up and with any future children. The best part about working with Sandy is that she blogs about all of her photo sessions. This is the perfect way to share your special experience with others.

I truly don't even know where to begin when it comes to Chiminh, she was nothing short of a gift…read moreduring one of the most vulnerable and life-changing experiences of my life. From the very beginning, she didn't just "support" me, she empowered me. She took the time to educate me on every single stage of the journey: pre-birth, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Because of her, I didn't walk into birth feeling scared or uncertain. I walked in feeling informed, prepared, and confident. One of the most impactful things she gave me was the confidence to advocate for myself. She didn't just speak for me, she taught me how to use my own voice. That is something I will carry with me forever, not just in birth, but in life. She knew exactly when to step in, when to guide, and when to simply be there. And postpartum, she continued to show up with the same care, knowledge, and compassion. Calling her a doula honestly doesn't feel like enough, she felt like a fairy godmother in human form. Someone who walked beside me, lifted me up, and made me feel capable of something so powerful. If you are considering working with Chiminh, don't hesitate. She is truly special, and I am forever grateful to have had her by my side. We love you, Chiminh.

I can't say enough about how amazing our experience was working with Chiminh! From the very first…read morecall when I reached out to Chiminh, I was so impressed with her ability to make me feel heard and at ease. She was wonderful to work with leading up to our son's birth, and worked with me to manage my stress and expectations, and to give me the information, time, and space to come up with a plan for our birthing preferences for my second child's birth (paying particularly close attention to my fears and anxieties from my first birthing experience). She was so encouraging and reassuring, handling many anxious phone calls and texts from me! I also credit the successful VBAC experience to Chiminh! She was incredibly informative and encouraging, leading up to labor and working hand in hand with my OB and nurses during the delivery process. She provided emotional support to me (and my husband), continually offered advice on how to get comfortable, what to do to help progress labor naturally, different pushing positions to try, and overall reassurance throughout the process (even with some highs and lows). She also provided amazing postpartum support care - continuing to provide emotional support for my family and me, and advice/helpful reminders around newborn care. Anytime I started to get overwhelmed, she grounded me to help me enjoy my leave. We absolutely loved working with Chiminh and cannot recommend her enough!! One last note - she also took a bunch of photos for us to document the birth which was amazing to have!

Shooting with Sara was one of the best headshot experiences I have had! I showed up thinking it…read morewould be a casual shoot but in no way was that the case. From the comfort of the space, to the open mindedness of Sara, there was never a dull moment- The direction she gave was strong & she brought forth ideas & movements for me that I hadn't previously considered.

Sara Jordan is the bomb!!! She took our proposal photos, and we could not be happier with how they…read moreturned out. Sara went above and beyond with helping me plan and brainstorm. She was always on top of things and communicated in a timely manner. Sara did a phenomenal job helping us pose and look our best. If you're looking to get engagement/proposal photos near Austin, TX, I highly recommend going with Sara Jordan!

I can't recommend Ariel enough! He came highly recommended by a coworker, and he completely…read moreexceeded every expectation. Not only does he have an incredible eye, but he also has a great personality; professional, easygoing, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. What truly sets Ariel apart is how he takes full advantage of the setting. He knows exactly how to use lighting, scenery, and every little detail to create something special. Every shot felt intentional and creative. When I received my photos, I was honestly blown away, they look like they belong in a magazine. The quality, composition, and overall feel are just stunning. These are the kind of photos you'll treasure forever. If you're looking for someone who is talented, personable, and delivers beyond expectations, Ariel is absolutely the one to go with!

Ariel was amazing with my sons graduation photo shoot. He was quite patient with him. (My son hates…read moregetting photos taken) His photos came out amazing. We are definitely using him for our Family Photo Shoot.

Kimberly was absolutely amazing!!! We used her for our wedding in December in Brooklyn, NY and she…read morewas so funny, laid back but was able to keep us on time and moving along. We had such a great time with her and we didnt have to think about a thing!! She got FANTASTICCCCCCCCCCCCCCC photos and lots of candids--which is just what we wanted. Shes amazing. hire her. now.

I'm in the middle of a major business expansion at the moment and needed some headshots for my…read morecompanies team members, etc to get us started. If you've read the other reviews, you can tell that Kim is amazing. If you're like me, though, you're worried that she's amazing because all her clients seem to be photogenic/charismatic actors, models, celebrities, etc. Well, don't worry. After our session with her, we ended up with SO many great photos and I am none of those things. Kim was such a perfectionist! I think what really sets Kim apart is that she understands how to put people at ease and make them feel good about themselves. I've been told by photographers that I'm difficult to photograph. I'm twitchy when I'm nervous! I freeze up in awkward poses whenever there's a camera around, no matter how many articles I read and (implement in front of the mirror) about how to look good in photos. I have a funny smile - there I said it :) Well I guess all I needed to fix this problem was Kim Mufferi! Not only is she amazing at her work, she also has the customer service piece that is often missing in small businesses. I felt relaxed from the moment she answered the intercom with a cheery "Hi Glenn, how are you?" and gave me clear instructions from there. She kept that warm, positive, welcoming and entertaining energy going throughout the entire session.Thank you, Kim. Can't hardly wait for the next photoshoot and you'll be getting referrals from us 100%.

Julia has the calm wisdom of an experienced midwife and the informed proactivity of an educated…read moremedical provider. If you're looking for the best of both worlds, where you can let your body do the work and know that any deviations from plan will be well in hand, then Julia is the perfect choice. I think she's absolutely phenomenal at her job, but she's also a lovely and wonderful person.

I delivered both of my babies at home with Julia as my midwife and I have nothing but positive…read morethings to say about both experiences! As a first time mother, Julia really instilled a confidence in me I didn't know I had. She has such a calming presence and really takes time to listen and connect with you during your prenatal visits so I felt so very supported during my pregnancy. She does an incredible job of providing her knowledge and expertise, but ultimately empowering you to follow your intuition and make your own decisions regarding your birth experience and baby's health. I am so grateful to have found Julia and she will always hold a special place in our hearts!

My wife and I had our baby photos done with Obsidian Blush in August 2018. We could not be happier…read morewith the professionalism and effort that the owners put into our photo shoot. Michu and Nico are upcoming stars in the photography industry. We definitely recommend this company to anyone that needs a reliable and talented photographer.

From the owner: We offer custom, handmade sets and props for vogue level photoshoots for nearly everyone!read more