Birth Doula Care in Austin, Texas
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Brenda Marlin provides compassionate, conscientious care as your birth doula during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
Just as every baby is unique, every birth story is unique, as well.
I work to empower my clients so they can have the birth experience they envision.
 
During your birth, I will support and facilitate your choices to the best of my abilities. Childbirth is an organic process, so no one knows exactly what will happen during the birth of their baby. But working together, we will negotiate whatever bumps or turns might arise along your path to parenthood – letting your plan guide us as we incorporate what works best in the moment.
 
This is the birth of your baby. I’m here to hold space for you and your family with an open heart, and walk with you on your birth journey, helping ensure your path to parenthood follows your vision.
"Brenda’s like a warm blanket – you always feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief after getting her feedback and reassurance."
-Claire
"Seamless delivery and expert advice."
-Becky

Birth Doula Package
My Birth Doula Service Package includes:

  • 1-3 Prenatal Visits: We’ll talk about your birth preferences, concerns, fears, and history; I’ll answer your questions, and explain the options available during labor and birth.
  • Continuous Virtual Support: I’m available for consultation via email or phone. I’ll guide you as questions and concerns arise about your pregnancy or birth, and give you referrals to other trusted professionals as necessary.
  • Continuous Labor Support: When the time comes, I’ll join and stay with you, supporting you throughout your labor, birth, and immediate postpartum period.
  • 1-2 Postpartum Visits: I’ll visit you within the first week postpartum to help with breastfeeding and natural adjustments. And I’ll visit you four to six weeks postpartum to check in and help you process the birth experience.

As your birth doula, I will guide you to learn all you need to know to make the right birth-journey choices for your family.

I will provide you with evidence-based tools and techniques, so we can craft a birth plan personalized to meet your family’s needs and values. You will learn to trust your own inner voice, so you can advocate for your birthing decisions.