Austin Doula Care

Austin Doula Care We are birth and postpartum doulas serving the greater Austin area. We are advocates for birth and l

Austin Doula Care is your one stop shop for all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. With doulas of all experience levels, we have a unique mentorship model. Your doula works directly with you and benefits from a cross mentorship approach. Our physical location offers groups, classes, yoga, and more. We love serving the Austin community and look forward to expanding this service with our brick and mortar.

It’s World Doula Week and in true doula fashion, it’s been busy over here and this is the first chance I’ve had to post ...
03/25/2026

It’s World Doula Week and in true doula fashion, it’s been busy over here and this is the first chance I’ve had to post anything!
I thought for this world doula week it would be good to break down some of the myths we hear most often. If you know me, you know I love an opportunity to do some myth busting, so join me!
Do you have any questions, any myths you’ve heard that you want our take on?

All pictures shared with permission.

For the last 4 years, we have had a little corner in our office that has been dedicated to reducing waste in our communi...
03/17/2026

For the last 4 years, we have had a little corner in our office that has been dedicated to reducing waste in our community. Swap Corner has been our own little buy nothing group and has served so many families!
Did you know that when it gets full, or as we get closer to the GALS Community Baby Shower, all donations are sent over there to help other families in need?
We love partnering with them and making our community a better place. In partnering with them, we are also working on making sure all donations given to them are ready for them to give right away.
A few guidelines we are instituting now for donations will help everyone!
1. Please bring all bottles clean and put together.
2. Pumps can only be accepted if you have all the pump parts (tubing, duck bills, flanges, back flow protectors, bottles, etc.)
3. Please put clothing in ziplock bags with the size marked on the bag. We can accept Preemie - 2T clothing and maternity clothing.
4. Large items (carseats, strollers, cribs, etc.) should be cleared with us first to make sure we have room

For the rest of our guidelines and how you can help us, please scan the QR code.

We love our community and love how you all continue to show up for each other!

For international women’s day, we wanted to celebrate the little girls in all of us! Can you name us all???
03/08/2026

For international women’s day, we wanted to celebrate the little girls in all of us!
Can you name us all???

In the summer of 2022, I sat on the couch in our office with a lovely woman who wanted to become a doula. We talked abou...
02/23/2026

In the summer of 2022, I sat on the couch in our office with a lovely woman who wanted to become a doula. We talked about the work, the different training methods, what brought us to the work, and so much more. That day, I knew I had met someone who was going to come into birthwork with such thought and intention and make such a huge impact in people’s lives.
Over the next 10 months, Leanna came to every mentorship group she could and learned as much as she possibly could. In May 2023, she finished her Birthing from Within training and we asked her to join our team. 
She has been such a gift to Austin Doula Care. She brings joy, intention, poetry, thought, and baked goods (true Pieces Queen that she is) to every encounter. Not only is she a birth and postpartum doula but also teaches our Birthing from Within 6 week series classes and Second Time Around classes.
Today we celebrate her birth, and we say goodbye at the same time. As many of our doulas do when they gain their footing and confidence, Leanna is ready to stretch her wings and fly into the solo life of doula work. We are so honored to have been her first doula home and are grateful she will still be with us teaching.
Help us say happy birthday to this lovely soul and wish her well on this next chapter of work. We love you so much, Leanna and can’t wait to see what comes next for you!!!!

We had such a great time at today with and the Birth and Parenting Expo!!! So many families came by to learn about all...
02/21/2026

We had such a great time at today with and the Birth and Parenting Expo!!! So many families came by to learn about all of our classes and groups (and of course doulas!!) and Kim got to speak on the panel about lactation!!
Thanks to everyone who made today possible!!!

This month’s lactation tip is all about pumps! We get so many questions about which pump is best, and the simple answer ...
02/09/2026

This month’s lactation tip is all about pumps! We get so many questions about which pump is best, and the simple answer to that is; the pump that works best for your body is the best one for you. However, it’s important to understand the what’s and why’s of the different pumps.

Suction Pump - These were initially marketed as a milk collectors and helped people were able to passively build their milk stash. In recent years though, lactation professionals have seen people having an accidental oversupply caused by these suction types of pumps. So, it’s important to recognize that the Haakaa and other pumps like this are just that; a pump!
Pros - If it works for you, you can put this on after baby feeds or when the baby is on one side to get the letdown on the other side and store your milk.
Cons - It is really uncomfortable for some people. When used simultaneously with breastfeeding, it might take from what baby would eat on the 2nd side.

Hand Pump - We LOVE a hand pump! These are so handy to have in your bag, keep around when the power goes out (looking at you ERCOT), and anytime you need to relieve a little and still stay attuned to your body.
Pros: Easy to use, lightweight, and portable
Cons: Not as efficient as a double electric pump

Double Electric Pump - These are your primary pumps, your powerhouses. These guys put in the work and provide great stimulation to either initiate or maintain milk supply.
Pros - Very effective and often covered by insurance.
Cons - Learning curve, big and bulky, and not cheap.

Wearable Electric Pump - Who doesn’t love a wearable?? These are fantastic once your milk supply is established and you’re on the go!
Pros: Pump on the go! Very easy to use anywhere.
Cons: Doesn’t yield as much as your primary pump, sometimes harder for those with large chests to use.

Whatever you use, know you have options, there are lots of choices out there, and make sure you work with an IBCLC to ensure the right fit!

Happy Birthday, Mackenzie 🎉✨Today we’re celebrating the warmth you bring, the laughter you spark, and the calm you carry...
02/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Mackenzie 🎉✨

Today we’re celebrating the warmth you bring, the laughter you spark, and the calm you carry into every space you enter. You have a way of making people feel seen, supported, and a little lighter — even on the hardest postpartum days.

You move through this work with so much heart and intention, showing families that care can feel like comfort, community, and deep exhale moments. And when you’re not pouring into others, you’re soaking up life with your toddler, chasing fresh air, finding joy in stories, and laughing at the little things that make life sweet.

May this year bring you rest, growth, big dreams unfolding, and plenty of cake in between 🎂🌿
We’re so grateful to walk alongside you at Austin Doula Care.

Help us shower Mackenzie with birthday love in the comments!💛

01/12/2026

Birthing from Within is such a unique and amazing way to prepare for birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Take the opportunity not only prepare logically for birth, but also emotionally and mentally!!
Join us for our upcoming 6 week series with Leanna beginning January 20 or in March for our next weekend intensive taught by Kim.

Meet Chelsea!!Chelsea became a postpartum doula first in 2008 after the birth of her 2nd child. In 2016, her kiddos were...
01/11/2026

Meet Chelsea!!
Chelsea became a postpartum doula first in 2008 after the birth of her 2nd child. In 2016, her kiddos were old enough that she could enter the birth world. She also became a Certified Lactation Counselor at that time and in 2017 became a Hypnobirthing Instructor.

A little about Chels...
She is a Mom of 2 incredible humans ages 18 and 20.
She was born in Austin (at St. David’s Main)!
She is always wearing green, loves to travel internationally and be outside in nature. If it's a nice day out, you just might find her paddleboarding on town lake.

When it comes to work...
Post birth recovery ritual is epsom salt bath, a glass of wine, and some dark chocolate.
Is a little witchy and several times has accurately predicted/manifested the day/time of birth.
After her divorce, she wanted to create community for other single and choice parents. She created the Single/Choice Happy Hour and leads that once a month.

Loves: middle of the night baby snuggles, graphic T-shirts with fun commentary, singing in her women’s choir, doing all the NYT daily word puzzles, theme parties and dressing up for Halloween.

What else do you want to know about Chelsea?

01/05/2026

What is HypnoBirthing? We get asked this question a lot, so the best way to answer is from the mouth of the instructor!!

If this resonates with you, sign up for the next 5 class series that begins February 4!

Welcome to our new series, Meet the Doulas! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Kim Borchert, CD (DTI), CBM (BFW), Student IBCLC; what does that al...
01/04/2026

Welcome to our new series, Meet the Doulas!
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Kim Borchert, CD (DTI), CBM (BFW), Student IBCLC; what does that all mean? Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Mentor, and Student International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
I am the co-founder of Austin Doula Care! I was inspired to become a doula after the birth of my first child, 23 years ago. After waiting for my babies to grow a little, I became a doula in April 2015.
A little about me...
Fun fact, I was pregnant, breastfeeding, or BOTH for 14 years!
I’ve been married for 24 years to the coolest guy, who just happens to be the I.T. guy for Austin Doula Care.
The best vacation I’ve been on was going to London and my bucket list vacation is going to Scotland!
My favorite client gift ever was a bidet with a note saying “something for your bu****le after looking at mine for so many hours”
When I’m not working or doing school work, you can find me doing pottery, knitting, or finding a body of water to float in.
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When it comes to work...
My favorite thing I do these days is teaching Birthing from Within, Feeding Your Baby, VBAC Prep, facilitating WTF is This?, and my IBCLC training.
Mentoring new families as they prepare for this journey into parenthood & then holding them and offering evidence based support as they learn how to feed their babies is such heart work and really fuels my soul.
I have attended over 200 births, supported way more families postpartum (both in home and through postpartum groups) and taught at least that many over the years.
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One thing I wish people knew about this work is that your doula needs down time! This is the best way to ensure she is rested and ready to come to you when you’re in labor! It’s one of the reasons I mentor doulas, to help them (hopefully) avoid the pitfalls I have fallen into over the years.

Address

8500 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Bldg 4 #107
Austin, TX
78757

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15128146965

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