Shandy Cortes

Copperas Cove, Texas

Shandy Cortes

4 years of experience

I'm a pro-life, pro-woman, Christian doula, birth keeper and birth photographer. You'll see on my profile that I don't have any "credentials" because I don't believe in needing permission to sit with women and support them. I take guidance from trusted mentors and seek education from reliable sources but I'm not bound by any particular organization or association. My only loyalties are to God and the women I serve. Aside from talking about and attending birth, I love reading, writing, sewing, swimming, baking, and spending time outside with my family.

Tarynn Anthony

Belton, Texas

Tarynn Anthony

6 years of experience

Love & Light! I’m Tarynn (like Aaron with a T in front), a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, and Midwifery Student with a deep passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. With over 7 years of experience as a CNA, including time in labor and delivery, I witnessed firsthand the gaps in support and advocacy for moms and birthing people. That led me to becoming a Birth Doula in 2020 and a Postpartum Doula in 2024. I take a holistic, heart-centered approach, weaving in meditation, movement, sound baths, and herbalism to honor your unique journey. When I’m not supporting clients or studying, I’m singing 90s R&B at karaoke, watching Philly sports, or adding to my fragrance collection. I’d be honored to walk alongside you!

Grace Butler

Lockhart, Texas

5.0 (5 reviews)

Grace Butler

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Grace — a certified postpartum doula, birth doula, newborn care specialist, and infant sleep coach serving families in Central Texas for over 5 years. I provide calm, structured, modern support that helps new parents feel confident, rested, and truly cared for during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. My approach blends evidence-based newborn care with a warm, judgment-free presence. Whether you need birth support, overnight care, sleep shaping, feeding support, or simply someone steady in your corner, I step in to make this season smoother, lighter, and more supported. If you’re looking for reliable, nurturing care and a peaceful start for your family, I’d love to help.

Recent review

Grace was so wonderful sad helpful, she came to my house and helped me through difficulties breastfeeding. She was so warm and friendly, it really helped me get out of my head and focus on how to help my situation. She broke it down so well it really helped my confidence that I am capable of breastfeeding. They say it takes a village and Grace embodies that idea and makes herself the village.

- Caitlyn B.

Ashley Cochran

Belton, Texas

Ashley Cochran

6 years of experience

I am a licensed midwife offering home and birth center care for families in their reproductive years. I believe that birth can be transformative when given the proper respect and support that it demands.

Rita Steed

Temple, Texas

Rita Steed

11 years of experience

As a full-spectrum doula, I bring a unique and comprehensive skill set to the Central Texas community. My background as a Navy veteran, Army spouse, and mother of two has equipped me with a deep understanding of family dynamics and the importance of resilient support systems. I specialize in the mental and emotional health aspects of perinatal care, offering a supportive framework that addresses the full range of outcomes. My expertise includes bereavement support, specialized care for pediatric special needs, and a practiced approach to all birth types, from spontaneous labor to planned cesarean sections. My mission is to provide evidence-based, empathetic care that promotes positive mental health and well-being, ensuring you feel empowered and respected throughout your journey.

Brianna Sohns

Temple, Texas

Brianna Sohns

2 years of experience

Hi! My name is Brianna Sohns - a wife, doula, and owner of wonderfully Made Doula Services. As a doula, my heart is to provide compassionate birth support that honors God’s design for motherhood. I believe that every birth is a sacred moment—uniquely beautiful, deeply powerful, and worthy of celebration. My mission is to walk alongside families with encouragement, practical guidance, and unwavering care so that mothers feel confident, fathers feel equipped, and babies are welcomed in peace and love. I value faith, compassion, and integrity, and it’s my joy to empower families with the knowledge and reassurance they need to embrace their birth journey.

Parris Tiumentsev

Austin, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Parris Tiumentsev

18 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a mother of five and have supported women on their motherhood journey since high school. I often feel that doula work chose me and not the other way around. Having attended over 150 deliveries as a professional DONA-trained doula, I have experience in various births and know the power this moment carries. I have pursued a unique area of study in anxiety and sensory sensitivity. Along with this, I have extensive experience in: *IVF journeys *VBAC *Mothers of Advanced Maternal Age *Hospital Deliveries *High Risk Delivery *Successful use of Epidural *Navigating home birth transfers *Mothers with sensory needs and/or need for mental health support I would love to set up a time to talk about how I may be able to help support you during your pregnancy and birth! Reach out today! https://www.circlebirth.com/

Recent review

Parris was my birth doula for my first and only birth so far and I have no reservations recommending her. From the initial consult to prenatal visits to the actual labor and delivery and post partum visit, Parris was attentive, courteous, and patient. Her actions in my delivery room avoided a c-section and her plethora of experience means that she has techniques for anything that might go wrong during your birth. I would go with her again if I have a second baby!

- Laura Y.

Drea Kelly

Cedar Park, Texas

Drea Kelly

21 years of experience

I am Drea Kelly, the founder of River Wild Doula Services, and I am so happy you're here! I'd love to share a bit of my story in hopes of someday hearing some of yours. ​ It has been my joy and privilege to partner with families as a doula for the past 18 years, serving them as they make some of the biggest transitions in life. I have always known I was called to this work... to hold space in the sacred, in-between places where we are transformed by the rivers running wild through us. It is such an honor to be invited onto this holy ground. ​ I believe parents have innate wisdom and intuition that can and should be trusted as they navigate the myriad of decisions in the childbearing year and beyond. As your doula I am here to be your guide and coach through those decisions, while providing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support you need along the way. I started River Wild with the prayer that families would be able to access the kind of care that empowered them to birth their way and raise their families with confidence. ​ I live in Cedar Park, Texas with my incredible husband who stays home with our three delicious kiddos full-time. Family hikes, cozy evenings and a good card game are just a few of our favorite things. I am currently studying to become a midwife and I am thrilled to bring this elevated level of knowledge and care to my doula families as I train in this deeper wisdom of "being with woman". ​ I can't wait to chat and hear your story!

Meghan Boudreau

Leander, Texas

Meghan Boudreau

5 years of experience

My name is Meghan Boudreau - Doula and Placenta Encapsulation specialist with River Wild. I am so honored to be a part of this amazing community and am looking forward to serving you! ​ I live in Leander, TX with my amazing husband Colten, and our three wildly, wonderful children. On any given day, you will find our home full of giggles, singing, dance parties, coffee aromas, and home cooked meals - just the way we like it. If you ask my children what I do, they will tell you I “help mamas get the babies out”. Bless. ​ I was submerged into the birth world at a very young age, witnessing home births and having a deep relationship with our family midwife. Labor, placentas, and babies were very normalized topics in our house. I had the honor of witnessing and assisting at my own mother's home births, and thus, my passion and desire to serve expecting mamas was born! ​ I believe birth should always be navigated with women at the helm. I believe every woman has the freedom and maternal instinct to move, dance, laugh, cry, or roar as she finds her own unique path through labor. My job as a doula is to hold safe space for her to do just that. To come alongside each family with full acceptance, compassion, and advocacy so that they feel freedom that is rightfully theirs.

Lacey Dowlearn

Round Rock, Texas

Lacey Dowlearn

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm Lacey Dowlearn! I am a Birth Boot Camp certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Birth Doula serving Round Rock families. My journey in birth work began in 2007 with the first pregancy in my group of friends. She had mentioned wanting a midwife and I started researching. I had caught the birth bug and was hooked! The idea of women helping women made my heart happy. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to be an apprentice midwife at several freestanding birth centers; labor support for homebirth, birth center and hospital clients in Round Rock and surrounding areas and have recently certified as a CBE and Doula with Birth Boot Camp. I've been married to my partner, Danny, since April 2008. He has supported me through this journey and is a great partner. I am a mom to two beautiful little girls, Annie and Jane. Both of my births took place in my home accompanied by a midwife, my very first midwifery preceptor. I breastfed both of my babies for 2 years, tandem for 6 months. That was such a wonderful and bonding experience. I want to provide the best care to each mother who trusts me with her birth experience, whether that be in hospital or at home. I believe that having a positive birth experience is the right of every woman. I will strive to help each mother and baby have a special delivery.

Zulmy Galindo

Round Rock, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Zulmy Galindo

4 years of experience

I was inspired to pursue birth work after becoming a parent and experiencing how powerful and transformative the birthing process is. I also do this work because it brings so much joy and connection. I believe that supporting families during such a vulnerable and sacred passage in their lives, providing access to care, educating and overall empowering birthing people to trust their bodies and intuition is truly fundamental for healthy maternal/ birthing outcomes. I am the proud mama of a magical 3 year old. In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, hiking and watching the wild dance of our trees. I love eating and getting lost in a good book. I was born in Guatemala and moved to the states when I was 7 years old. Spanish is my first language. I got a Bachelors in Marketing at Missouri State University and moved to Austin shortly thereafter. I have been married for 6 years to a man who makes me laugh. I look forward to working with you and your family!

Recent review

Zulmy is a wonderful, warm, supportive, knowledgeable person who contributed immensely to creating a positive and empowering birthing experience. I hired Zulmy when I was pregnant with my second child. I didn’t have a very positive experience with the birth of my first child where I did not have a doula and had to have several interventions. Zulmy helped me working through some issues I had and helped me prepare for my second birth. She made me feel safe and helped me to believe in myself. With her help I was able to trust my intuition and fully immerse into the birthing experience. She created a calm, comfortable, supportive atmosphere, just the way we had discussed . My music was playing, there were lights, essential oils, words of support, moments of silence… Zulmy made a difference in my life and I can only recommend working with her.

- Sonia B.

Brandy Watts

Austin, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Brandy Watts

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a doula, my mission is to support and empower parents throughout their journey into parenthood. I believe in the significance of providing personalized, compassionate care that honors each family's unique needs and preferences. My approach is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported during this transformative time. I strive to create a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where parents can feel confident, informed, and secure in their choices. With a deep commitment to advocacy, education, and emotional guidance, I am dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges and joys of childbirth and early parenthood with strength, confidence, and positivity.

Recent review

She did amazing work I was her first client and i would definitely recommend her she did amazing

- Sheila J.

Anesia  Jackson

Austin, Texas

5.0 (1 review)

Anesia Jackson

9 years of experience

I am a holistic and intuitive full spectrum birth and postpartumw Doula, supporting life’s journey on many levels. As a Reiki practitioner, health and wellness coach and student herbalist; my mission is to provide emotional, physical and spiritual support to my clients.

Recent review

As a home birth midwife, I’ve had two clients supported by Anesia in both the home and hospital setting in the case of a transfer of care. Anesia is responsive, attuned, supportive and loving. I look forward to working with her more in the future.

- Melek O.

Melissa Vernon

Austin, Texas

Melissa Vernon

9 years of experience

Hi! I'm Melissa, owner of Nest and Nurture ATX. I've worked as a birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator since 2017. The core of my support is personalized care, advocacy, and compassionate guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. I believe in honoring each individual's unique birth preferences and fostering confidence and informed decision-making. It would be an honor to support you!

Alexandra Detmar

Austin, Texas

Alexandra Detmar

6 years of experience

I'm a full-spectrum doula in the Austin area open for birth, postpartum and personal chef clients! I've just joined Bornbir as I ready my website to launch. I am open to traveling for clients who are willing to pay travel costs, though I would reccomend securing a local backup doula.

Renea Ortiz

Austin, Texas

Renea Ortiz

3 years of experience

Hello, I’m thrilled to have you here! My name is Renea and I specialize in a unique blend of life coaching and doula services, focusing on enhancing your mindset, mindfulness, and overall well-being before and throughout your pregnancy. By combining these services after working in the medical field for over 10 years, I provide a holistic approach to your well-being while being understanding and informed of the appropriate medical interventions at the appropriate time. My mission is to empower you with the tools and support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life, especially during pregnancy and beyond.

Daylisha Hall-Reid

Austin, Texas

Daylisha Hall-Reid

8 years of experience

Hey 👋🏾 My nickname is Day and I am a holistic focused doula that provides both virtual support and in-person support throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support. I center Black, Indigenous, and Brown women of color in my work and also have a baby that I delivered at home with a midwife and exclusively breastfeed.

Zoey Brooks

Austin, Texas

Zoey Brooks

8 years of experience

I’m a full spectrum doula with a passion for keeping folx informed and supported whether during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Please check out my website for more info and to set up a consultation.

Amelia Vick

Austin, Texas

Amelia Vick

7 years of experience

Amelia is a DONA trained birth doula (2019) from Minnesota. She holds a BA in Global Studies with emphasis on South American studies and Global Public Health. Birthwork found her when she was working on a research project about women giving birth in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Following her project, she immediately got trained as a birth doula and hit the ground running. She was a volunteer doula for the first part of her doula career while simultaneously working as a health educator in non-profit clinics in both Minneapolis and Austin. Amelia eventually adhered to her calling and shifted to working in birthwork full time. For Amelia, birth is a sacred and ceremonial part of life. She is passionate about advocating for families and following their lead as they go through this transformational experience. Amelia enjoys incorporating essential oils, movement, meditation, mantra, and light touches of humor into her work. Outside of birthwork you might find Amelia teaching yoga, travelling, hanging with her cats, or hiking with her partner.

Carley McCaw-Pearson

Austin, Texas

Carley McCaw-Pearson

8 years of experience

After becoming certified with DONA as a labor doula I joined my education, experience, and creativity with becoming a lifestyle photographer and have since been serving the greater Austin area. My goal is to empower new and expecting families with fact-based information, and unyielding support. Simultaneously, I enjoy capturing the moments that define your life-- whether that is working together prenatally, documenting your family’s connection, or joining you in your intimate birth experience. If it’s part of your life, I’m IN! There’s nothing I love more than connecting with others. I’m a firm believer in treating others the way you want to be treated, so I view every client like they are a treasured friend. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s grab coffee and get to know one another. I can’t wait to give you a big ole’ hug and welcome you to the Carley E. fam.