About Austin Doula Care
Photo Credit: Mariana Krueger
Kim and Chelsea met in 2016 and instantly knew they wanted to work together. They often refer to each other as “Doula Soul Mates” and it’s true.
They have the same philosophy of birth; it is normal and natural and always needs to be supported. Kim and Chelsea have each had their own unique birth experiences with their eight combined births. Their spectrum of knowledge has no agenda and aims only to ensure you get the birth that you, as the client, want.
At Austin Doula Care, we strive to be your one stop shop for all things birth, pregnancy, and postpartum. We began Austin Doula Care with the goals of making doula work sustainable, helping as many families as possible, and being the best mothers and partners we could be. With this in mind, we came to the work as partners sharing call, client load, and our breadth of knowledge and experience.
Kim Borchert (she/her), CD(DTI), CBE (BFW)
Kim is the mother to six children, and since the birth of her first child in 2002, she has been passionate about birth and supporting birthing individuals and their families. In 2015, she completed her doula training through Doula Trainings International (DTI) and is a Certified Childbirth Mentor with Birthing from Within.
In her own birthing experiences, she has had a wide variety of labors and births. Her first child was born through a cesarean birth and the other five were home birth after cesarean (HBAC). These births have contributed to her desire to assist birthing people who have had a cesarean birth and want to achieve their goal of a vaginal birth (VBAC). She understands the feelings and emotions associated with VBAC and can offer unique support for those situations. She loves mentoring new doulas so they too can learn how best to support those wanting a VBAC.
She also has experience helping parents as they navigate the rocky waters of grief. Whether through the loss of a pregnancy, child, or other family member, she is very skilled at supporting and honoring that grief.
Kim is dedicated to serving the Austin community.
She has extensive experience and knowledge about baby wearing, cloth diapering, and newborn care. She loves her clients and is dedicated to helping them achieve confidence in their decisions and the birth they desire.
Chelsea Greenwald (she/her), CD(DTI), CLC
Chelsea found her passion for doula work and helping other families after the birth of her second child in 2007. With the realization of how challenging and empowering birth and motherhood can be, she set out to use her knowledge and experiences to help educate and guide families during this amazing transition.
With her extensive background in yoga, Chelsea brings a calm, focused presence to her client interactions. She certified with DONA (Doulas of North America) as a Postpartum Doula and worked with hundreds of families in Michigan teaching prenatal yoga and educating and assisting families during the newborn days. Returning to her roots, she moved back to Austin in 2013. In 2016, she certified with DTI (Doula Trainings International) as a Birth and Postpartum Doula.
She is a Certified Lactation Counselor, a StillBirthday certified Doula, and a HypnoBirthing® Instructor.
Chelsea has further specialization in infant massage, CPR, cloth diapering, and baby wearing. Her goal is to provide all-encompassing support (physically, mentally, and emotionally) for birthing individuals and their partners.