Services

Preconception Consultation . . .

Schedule a coffee date with Advanced Associate Doula, Carley Pearson, and ask her anything & everything. Whether you’re currently pregnant or just starting to think about your parenting journey; we love to share our wisdom and help you gain clarity and peace.

ONE ON ONE SESSION

Austin Doula Care is honored to be Austin's most trusted pregnancy and postpartum guides. This appointment is where you can ask all of your burning questions in a safe and welcoming space. Carley has an extensive knowledge and background regarding fertility, conception, providers and more. She will offer referrals to the best resources our community has to offer if more in depth support is needed. We intuitively recognize areas where you need more information and will offer up our wisdom to fill in any knowledge gaps regarding birth in the Austin community, your parenting journey, or pregnancy in general.

Ask us ANYTHING: when to start prenatal care, how to find a provider, which car seat, which classes you really need, tips on maternity clothes or baby items….. ANYTHING.
Learn about the resources available to Austin families and which ones we recommend & why.
Get expert opinions on how to feel supported and honored in your birth experience.
Process your previous birth and gain insight on how to navigate the next one.
Learn helpful tips to prepare for a VBAC, HBAC, planned cesarean, whatever birth you desire.
Formulate a list of questions to quickly screen any provider and be certain they match your desired birth preferences.
Get insider information regarding which books to read, where to get the best massage, how to know what’s normal, how to support your partner and how they can support you.
Our guides intuitively allow for the flow of information based on your specific needs and questions.

Sage advice from experts: Austin Doula Care is your calm in the internet sea of pregnancy information.

$100 for a 1.5 hour, intimate session with Carley. Schedule a consultation

Prenatal Support and Preparation . . .

Are you pregnant and have questions about birth preferences, hospital policies, what to expect, and so much more? This is for you. We understand a birth doula doesn't fit in everyone's budget or preferences for birth. This package gives you the advice of doula prenatally to help you make decisions, recieve support, and make plans that feel good to you and your family.

Ask us ANYTHING: what do these tests my provider wants to do mean? When and how do I find a pediatrician? At what point should I go to the hospital?
Learn about the resources available to Austin families and which ones we recommend & why.
Get expert opinions on how to feel supported and honored on your birth journey.
Process your previous birth and gain insight on how to navigate the next one.
Learn helpful tips to prepare for a VBAC, HBAC, planned cesarean, whatever birth you desire.
Ask those questions you still have after taking your childbirth class.
Our guides intuitively allow for the flow of information based on your specific needs and questions.

Austin Doula Care is honored to be Austin's most trusted pregnancy and postpartum guides. In addition to our support, we will give referrals to the best resources our community has to offer if needed. Our guides intuitively recognize areas where you need more information and will offer up our wisdom to fill in any knowledge gaps regarding birth in the Austin community, your parenting journey, or pregnancy in general.

Labor & Birth . . .

Austin Doula Care honors birth as a sacred event and believes that doula care leads to the best outcomes for you and your baby. Evidence shows that the presence of a doula reduces risk of unplanned cesarean births, reduces requests for pain medication, increases satisfaction with the birth experience, and increases breastfeeding success. Austin Doula care is experienced in supporting any birth you desire from a planned home birth to a planned cesarean birth. We honor your right to choose where and with whom you give birth.From the time you hire Austin Doula Care, you have constant phone and email support from our experienced doula team. No question is too small; we love building relationships with you and your family.

"Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, & valued- when they can give and receive without judgement." -Brene Brown

LABOR & BIRTH SUPPORT INCLUDES:

24/7 on call support
Compassion, empathy, & support
A safe space to be heard and valued
Personalized guidance to write your birth preferences
Experienced guides through the labor & birth process
Empowering support
Postpartum planning through the 4th trimester

We love taking care of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. The first step to an empowering birth experience is contacting us today.

Sibling Doula Care . . .

"Sisters and brothers are the truest, purest forms of love, family and friendship, knowing when to hold you and when to challenge you, but always being a part of you.” – Carol Ann Albright Eastman

Sibling Doula Care Includes:

1 Prenatal visit for the doula to get to know your child(ren), home, and routines.
On Call from 38-42 weeks
Caring and Compassionate Professional taking care of your child(ren)
Doula with your child(ren) during the birth until the non-birthing parent can relieve them.
Doula support for children at birthing location if desired.
Normalizing birth for child(ren) if they attend the birth.

Having a sibling doula allows you to feel confident knowing your child(ren) are loved and taken care of while you do the work of adding to your family.

Postpartum . . .

"The idea of a couple growing a family in isolation is new to human society. We need help getting back to ourselves, body, mind, and soul. What we need, in the absence of our families and tribal support systems, is postpartum doulas.”— Lauren McClain

Postpartum Care Includes:

Emotional and physical support
Education about newborn care
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Assisting you & your partner to process the birth
Baby feeding support and education
Educating you & your partner about postpartum mood disorders
Assistance with other children & their transition
Support with optimizing sleep for the whole family

If you or someone you love is showing signs of a postpartum mood disorder; our friends at the Postpartum Health Alliance are there for you. Learn more. Each family is unique and we are honored to support you in the way that best serves you and your family. Navigate your parenting journey with confidence, love, and a nurturing postpartum guide from Austin Doula Care.

Lactation Counseling . . .

Chelsea Greenwald is Austin Doula Care's Certified Lactation Counselor offering baby feeding support in the comfort of your home.

Lactation Appointment Includes:

Home consultation
Correcting latch and positioning
Tips for increasing supply
Guidance in pumping and transitioning back to work
Comprehensive education and support

Schedule a Comprehensive 2 Hour Lactation Visit

Schedule a 45-60 minute Latch Check

Private Infant Feeding Class

2 hour personalized class for you and your partner to give you a solid foundation to baby feeding success. Contact us to schedule.

Mother Blessings . . .

Modern society has lost the practice of women honoring women during their transition from maiden to mother. Austin Doula Care gives motherhood the sacred attention it deserves with Mother Blessings. Unlike traditional baby showers, the focus of a Mother Blessing is entirely on you and your journey. The ceremony deepens your spiritual and emotional connection with the women in your community. This loving support builds a foundation of stength for you to step into mothering with confidence, encouragement, and peace.

With your closest friends and family members surrounding you, Austin Doula Care will lead the Mother Blessing with sage wisdom intentionally creating an environment that honors your community.

This 2 hour event draws upon knowledge and traditions of cultures from around the world; including: henna body art, beaded necklaces, essential oils, smoke cleansing, and of course blessings. Contact us to schedule.

Carseat Education . . .

When preparing for a baby we know to take childbirth classes, feeding classes and even newborn care classes. But there is a lot of mystery surrounding carseats and how to use them safely and for how long. Certified Child Safety Passenger Technician, Chelsea Greenwald, will walk you through all of this and more. With a monthly class, in office or in home carseat checks; whatever you need in the way of carseat education and support, we've got it! Check out our offerings here.

Placenta Encapsulation . . .

Research has shown that placenta encapsulation has many benefits including; balancing hormones, replenishing iron levels from blood loss during birth, and lessen chances of postpartum anemia. It can also help establish early and healthy milk production by providing the HPL hormone, lessen postpartum bleeding, and can help to boost energy. The placenta is an incredible source of natural iron, protein, vitamin B6, minerals, hormones, oxytocin, estrogen (acts to stimulate oxytocin) and progesterone (general effect on a body is a calming antidepressant action), endorphins, & thyroid hormones.

The Encapsulationist will work with you to pick up and drop off (capsules will be dropped off within 3 days of receiving placenta). You can choose regular gelatin or vegetarian capsules, number of pills received depends on the size of the placenta (usually between 75-200). You will also be given a dried umbilical cord keepsake and direct guidance from your encapsulationist on pill usage and storage. All placenta preparation is done by Traditional Chinese Medicine Methods.

Placenta fee is $250 with the option to add on a tincture for $30 and placenta print for $20.