When looking for prenatal resources to help optimize my chances of a successful VBAC last year, saying I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. Not because there is a lack of resources in the area, but quite the opposite! There are SO MANY resources to navigate and oftentimes I didn’t know where to start. This list of Resources for Expecting Mamas in Austin can help mamas on a similar journey find their village and team so they too can feel empowered like I did.
Books
- by Marie Mongan M.Ed M.Hy
- Hypnobirthing – Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better by Siobhan Miller
- The Fourth Trimester – A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
- The Fifth Trimester – The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby by Lauren Smith Brody
- Tap In Not Out – how overwhelmed moms can reclaim peace, cultivate a better life, and thrive written by an Austin Moms contributor, Brittany Churchill
Doulas
- Austin Doula Care – I reached out to Austin Doula Care to find my doula, Kimmi. In addition, to providing me with a wonderful and attentive doula, they armed me with multiple classes to prep me for “the big day.”
- ATX Doulas | Austin
- Austin Birth Company – Austin Birth & Postpartum Doulas
- Empowered Beginnings
- Lioness Birth Training – Austin Moms contributor, Tori Chaffin
Pro Tip: There are endless amount of doula’s and doula groups available in the area (postpartum included). I suggest interviewing a few doula’s and do so as early in the pregnancy as possible.
Midwives
- Moontower Midwifery & Wellness – I was so fortunate to have been able to transfer my care to their practice at the end of my pregnancy. The care they offer to their patients is next to none.
- Home Birth Honey
- Austin Area Birthing Center: Home
- Austin Birth Company – Austin Birth & Postpartum Doulas
- Austin Childbirth of Austin, TX
Again, there are endless amount of options for birthing centers and midwives all over central Texas. Be sure you do your research, ask all the questions, and again, starting looking early!
Chiropractors
- BirthCo. | chiropractic – Another resource I tapped into which eventually turned into the highlight of my week and their “labor prep massage” they offer might’ve been what finally kick started labor for me.
- Truly Chiropractic
- Zupan Chiropractic
- Empower Family Chiropractic
- Allgood Chiropractic
- Good Vibes Chiropractic
Lactation Support
- Mooch Lactation Co. – a fellow Austin Moms blog contributor’s business.
- Empowered Breastfeeding
- Milk Diva in Austin, Texas | Lactation Consultants | Chiro
- It’s More Than Milk Lactation Services
- My Pure Delivery
- Erin Moore | Baby Feeding Coach
- Baby Guru
Nutrition
- I Am Nurtured
- Amber Dawn Wellness | Nutritional Therapy for Women
- Jackie Pool – another fellow Austin Moms blog contributor’s business!
Fitness Instructors
- Burpees & Bubbly
- BIRTHFIT
- Flow Birth & Bodywork
- Austin Simply Fit: Personal Trainer Austin
- Nave
- Austin Yoga Lounge: Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Physical Therapy
Photography
- Jules Morlet – Jules is a Leander based photographer who did a wicked job at capturing my pregnancy/newborn journey. She also specializes in birth and family photography and I cannot speak high enough about her work.
- Amanda Wloka
- Amy McLaughlin Photography
- Meagan Joy Creative
- Queendom Care
- Hola Baby Birth
Hola Baby Birth
For more of the best family photographers in ATX, check out our photography guide!
Massage/Acupuncture
- Empower Massage Studio
- ATX Massage Therapy
- Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage
- Flow Birth and Body
- Birds Nest Acupuncture
I truly hope these Resources for Expecting Mamas in Austin helps those in need. Share any resources I missed in the comments!
