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The Central Texas Doula Association aims to raise community awareness about the role of doulas, provide a listing of local doulas, maintain high standards within our profession and support doulas by providing continuing education and a peer network.

02/22/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended yesterday's event! It was such a great day with so much information, giveaways and more! We can't wait for next year already!!

02/21/2026

The Pannels are about to begin! Come in and take a listen!

02/21/2026

Parking Information for all attendees!

1. Follow the signs for Visitor Parking.
2. When you enter from N. Lake Creek stay to the right and turn into the parking garage on the left.
3. Park any where you want from 2nd floor and up.
4. Enter the event on the 2nd floor breeze way. (Green Arrow)

🌿Look for folks in Green shirts to help you through the day🌳

02/21/2026

Today is EXPO day! We are so excited you can join us! Here are some helpful tips!

🚗🅿Park on the 2nd Floor of the parking garage or higher.
🚪Enter from the 2nd Floor Parking Garage doors.
🎒Be the first 75 families in attendance who preregistered to be able to pick up a Swag bag!
📸Take Photos & Tag & on Instagram!
👟Wear comfy shoes & Bring your notebook for answers to your questions!
🤩Enter the raffle (Ground floor under the stairs)
👀Stay on site for the raffle announcements In the conference room
🎤 Listen to a panel or two on a topic you are curious about!
🥗Plan your late lunch/early dinner in the local area!
👀Stay on site for the raffle announcements in the conference rooms! ( Must be present to win raffle prizes)

Birth and Parenting Expo 2026

February 21, 2026
10 am to 2pm

9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717

02/21/2026

We are so excited that in less than 14 hours the doors will be opening to our amazing event!

As a team Sarah Hughes, Lori Post and Michelle Cruz have been working on this for a year straight. Long hours, calls, drives across town and emailing litereally everyone in the birth world to bring the EXPO to the Austin Parenting and birth comunity.

We want to highlight the sponsors that have given back to the Doulas by supporting this event with either funds, in kind donations or support. We litereally cannot do this with out you.

The origins of the Birth and Parenting Expo are humble and honest. Years spent as "Doula Share", with education as its focus. The continued focus is on education and now bridging the gap between resources, education, community partners, and the doula community. Thank you to the founders of Central Texas Doula Association for starting such a phenomenal project that has now turned into the largest event CTDA has ever hosted.

Thank you again to Texas Childrens Hospital Austin Campus for inviting us to use this beautiful space and encouraging doulas to attend births at your hospital!

Ok! So enough crying! Everyone have a solid dinner, take your cup of tea and book, and head to bed! We can't wait to see you all in the morning!

02/20/2026

Schedule for tomorrow's event!

02/19/2026

Now, let's meet the main host for this year's event and mastermind behind getting all of these amazing folks under one roof:
Sarah Hughes

Hello! I am Sarah Hughes, a birth doula, childbirth educator, and student midwife in North Austin. I am fiercely passionate about educating families about their options, so everyone feels empowered to make the choices right for them. Central Texas has such an amazing birth community. It has been an honor to bring these incredible perinatal professionals and experts together to share a bit of our expertise with families in our community. It is shaping up to be our best expo yet, we hope to see you there!

She has been instrumental in supporting the EXPO from its early days as Doula Share into this new model. If you see her at the even please be sure to give her a high five, hug and a thank you.

https://www.shbirthservices.com/

02/18/2026

Let's meet another co-host for this year's EXPO.

music, quality time with her children, and live-streaming cozy

Michelle is a dynamic force in the reproductive space, serving as
a passionate birth doula and the former President of the
Central Texas Doula Association the past 3 years. Her work
focuses on supporting families through pregnancy and birth,
with a particular advocacy for Neurodivergent, Fat and BIPOC
individuals. Michelle's vibrant personality and commitment
make a lasting impression.

As a devoted mother of three, including twins, she balances
family life with her professional role. Michelle, who is
neurodivergent herself, is an advocate for education and is
dedicated to adult learners. In her free time, she enjoys EDM
music, quality time with her children, and live streaming cozy
games on Twitch. Michelle is making a significant impact in
reproductive advocacy, especially for Black women, in her
vibrant North Austin community.

https://galacticdoula.com/

02/17/2026

Let's meet our hosts for this year's event!

Meet our Co-host Lori Post!

Lori is certified as a Postpartum Doula, Baby Carrier Consultant, and Breastfeeding Educator. As a self-proclaimed nerd and avid learner, Lori has attended additional trainings, seminars, and conferences on perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-informed care, pregnancy and infant loss, parent coaching, and all things newborn care. Lori holds an MS Ed in Higher Education, a BA in Sociology, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies.
Lori is deeply passionate about helping families as they welcome a new baby home, be it their first or their fourth. She believes families come in many forms and focuses on empowering and uplifting each of them with caring, hands-on support and evidence-based information, and resources. Lori loves supporting families in those early months as they embrace their journey and find their voice, strength, and confidence as parents.

When she is not working or surviving real life with her own not-so-small children, Lori loves getting outside, hiking, and volunteering with local organizations working to improve the lives of Central Texas parents and their families.

https://upliftparenting.com/

02/16/2026

Birth & Parenting Expo 2026 is proud to feature Au Pair in America!

Au Pair in America® offers reliable, flexible childcare options customized to meet your family’s needs. Since their founding, they’ve helped countless families across the United States benefit from intercultural, live-in childcare assistance.

Come visit their booth at the Birth & Parenting Expo, Feb 21, 2026!

02/14/2026

Get ready — the Expo is almost here! ✨

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and fun for growing and parenting families. Here’s just a glimpse of what you can look forward to:

👶 Doulas offering education on a wide range of pregnancy, birth, and parenting topics
🩺 Panels featuring doctors, practitioners, and community experts
🛍️ Baby gear and resources to explore in person
🎁 Swag bags for the first 75 families through the door
🚗 Tesla vehicles on site to check out
🎉 Giveaways and surprises throughout

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birth-parenting-expo-2026-tickets-1976496090011

This event is FREE and open to everyone looking to learn, ask questions, and connect with local support. Bring a friend, bring your curiosity — we can’t wait to see you there!

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Austin, TX

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https://centxdoulas.org/

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