Doula is a Greek word referring to an experienced woman who helps other women. The word has come to refer to a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the birthing family before, during and just after childbirth. Doulas provide emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. They call themselves many things including: Childbirth Assistant, Labor Support Professional, Birth Assistant, Birth Companion, etc.

Many studies have shown having a doula increases positive outcomes for labor and birth. When supported by a doula, women have continuous labor support, experience less pain and use less medications, are less likely to have a cesarean birth and have a more satisfying childbirth experience.

We consider birth an incredible physical and spiritual event. Birth has the ability to shape our culture and its significance must be taken seriously. We consider it a privilege to be part of this special event. With open communication our goal is to help you achieve the birth you want.

The following people are doulas in the Austin area.

Allie Malinovich

Discovering her passion for birthwork after the arrival of her first child, Allie volunteered with DONA International and was welcomed into a local doula collective

Allison Coleman

Phone: 512.791.8749 Website: Link Certification: ALACE and Maternity Wise, training and experience as a breastfeeding support counselor. Location: Austin I am certified through Childbirth International

Amanda Wyszkowski

I believe that pregnancy and the birth of a child is one of the most important and transformative experiences in one’s life. Parents who have

Amy Nevland

  (512) 931-4404 (doula hotline) Certified Doula, Childbirth Educator – TLCD, ICEA Website: (non Member) Austin

Angela Mirabella-Friedman

Phone: (512) 931-4404 Certification: DONA trained Doula and comes to birth through a holistic health coaching background – MATRONA Website: (non Member) Location: Austin  

Ashre Landrum

Phone: 512-299-6138 Website: Link Certification: DONA Trained Birth Doula (Certification Pending) Location: Located in San Marcos, Serving Central Texas Ashre is a DONA Trained Birth

Birth Comadres

Phone: 512-831-6606 Website: Link Certification: Doula’s each have their own specialties Location: Austin Literal translation from the Spanish language is; co-mother. It’s used to show respect to

Cara George

Meet Cara George, one of our devoted volunteers who is always willing to go the extra mile for those in need of maternal care. At

Cary Burtt

Meet Cary – an incredible doula, educated with a BA in English and Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan, and a MA in English

Darby Perkins

Introducing Darby Perkins, a passionate supporter of women’s rights and experienced birth doula since 2006. Through ATX Doulas, she provides an array of services that

Darlene MacAuley

Phone: (512) 633-5449 Website: Link Certification: U.S. Southwest birth doula trainer for Birth Arts International, a Hypnobabies Instructor, Hypno-Doula Location: Austin Area I am committed

Diana Hirsch

My name is Diana Hirsch and I’m the founder of this amazing organization. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my family and I moved to

Ellie Noble

Phone: 512-710-9662 Website: add link to website Certification: CPM, LM Location: Austin and all central texas areas I am a Midwife AND a Doula. I have

Emily Bassey

In 2004, I received my Masters in Education in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire. After moving to Austin, I began practicing yoga regularly

Kristie Ellison

Phone: 512-796-4772 Website: Link Certification: Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor (Childbirth International) Location: East Nurtured Nest, LLC offers birth and postpartum

Lanell Coultas

Phone: 512-663-9320 Website: Link Certification: Location: Central Austin Lanell Coultas loves new mamas. And new babies. And new fathers – basically everyone connected to the

Laura Smith

Phone: 512-228-9906 Website: Link Certification: CD-DONA, PCD-DONA Location: Central Austin Laura Smith is a certified Birth Doula (CD-DONA), a certified Postpartum Doula (PCD-DONA), trained Breastfeeding

Leonora Colen

Leonora is a midwife, mom, and a human who believes that birthing people should have autonomy in their birthing experience. She grew up splitting time

Majbritt Rayas

Phone: 512-529-6751 Website: Link Certification: Location: Austin My jouney as a doula began the day I found out I was pregnant. I was one of

Marcela Hernández Shoemaker

Phone: 512-589-8764 Website: Link Certification: MA. LPC, PMH-C –  1 training in: EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and the Gottman Method. Two decades as a birth and postpartum doula

Mary Barnett

I am a certified nurse-midwife and registered nurse with over 30 years experience. I’ve worked in homes, hospitals and birth centers and have personally “caught”

Meagan Noble

As a full-spectrum doula, my passion is providing support and community for families throughout their journey to parenthood. I provide unbiased information and hands-on support

Natasha Triplett

Phone: (512)779-5080 Website: Ad Website Link Certification: Location: Austin, including Buda, Kyle and San Marcos A doula serves thoughout the birth experience to provide continuous support,

Nurtured Nest, LLC

Phone: 512-796-4772 Website: Link Certification: Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor (Childbirth International) Location: Nurtured Nest, LLC offers birth and postpartum doula

Paige Trabulsi

Phone: (512) 906-1288 Website: Link Certification: DONA-trained, Lamaze-certified Location: Austin I developed a passion for the birthing process in 1998 when I served as a

Shelley Scotka

Shelley Scotka is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator who has been serving families since 1995. She currently teaches Prepared Childbirth classes at St

Summer Greenlees

Phone: (512) 944 9924 Website: Link Certification: LMT, CYT, CIMI, Star-Doula Location: Austin Summer Greenlees is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Labor

Tamara Downey

Tamara is a DONA trained doula and Birthing From Within® mentor. She has been supporting families in the home, birthing center, and hospital since 2010.

Taylor Berryhill

Taylor is a DONA trained birth doula, a mother of four, and an Austin native. She brings over a decade of family support experience both

Tif Greening

Tif possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the esteemed UMass Amherst, with a particular focus on Social Justice and Civil Rights. With