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What is the AFP test? The AFP test is a blood serum test that screens for a few different things: Neural Tube Defects (Such as Spina Bifida) Down Syndrome Trisomy 18 How is the AFP test done? The AFP test is done by drawing blood from the pregnant woman, either in the lab, the doctor’s, … Read more
The midwives of Home Birth Honey started this cooperative out of a desire to provide the highest quality, most personalized maternity, birth, postpartum and newborn care available for low-risk childbearing people. Having both worked in a high volume group practice as well as in the home birth world, Leonora and Meg missed the personal relationships … Read more
Both Meg Rodenbusch and Leonora Colen have professional and personal experience with breastfeeding and breastfeeding support. They each breastfed their own children and faced the common challenges that lactating people face (mastitis, sleep loss, frustration with the lack of a “schedule”). They also both know the incredible satisfaction of providing the calories and sustenance your … Read more
Have you heard about placenta encapsulation and wondered what it is? Placenta encapsulation is the practice of ingesting the placenta after it has been steamed, dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated into pills. Traditionally, this is taken by the mother and is believed to impart numerous health benefits. It is frequently taken shortly after giving birth, during a … Read more
My first daughter Aurora was born (with Jean Stokes in attendance) at the old North location of Austin Area Birthing Center. Though I worked in the home birth community for a number of years, I have always had a soft heart for home birthing, because that is how I became a mother. When my marriage … Read more
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 GALS, we believe that everyone should have access to labor support, and our volunteers work hard to make a positive impact on the lives of families. Your generous donations will … Read more
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 Austin, Texas in 2007. My journey to becoming a doula began during my own pregnancy back in 2001. Experiencing first-hand how much having a doula makes all the difference in … Read more
Phone: (512) 931-4404 Certification: DONA trained Doula and comes to birth through a holistic health coaching background – MATRONA Website: (non Member) Location: Austin
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 called ATX Doulas. Here, she was granted invaluable knowledge and experience that enabled her to guide hundreds of families throughout their birthing journey. Following the birth of her second child, … Read more
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 guide expecting mothers through every step of the transition to parenthood. A naturally calming presence, Darby strives to inspire trust in the capabilities of mother’s bodies and offer choices during … Read more