I am Childbirth/Breastfeeding Educator and Postpartum doula with over 25 years experience serving the North Austin area. I offer daytime support and education to families during the first weeks postpartum. My goal is to help new parents navigate this new territory with evidence based information and non-judgemental support and encouragement.
Bachelor of Arts Behavioral Science (1989)
Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA) (1998)
Certified Birth Doula (ICEA) (2000)
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (Tiny Love) (2020)
Certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Instructor (2022)
English
Prepared Childbirth classes (group and private, in person as well as virtual) Complete preparation for hospital, birth center or home birth families in an open minded, evidence based format to help families feel more confident and empowered and ready for any birth experience. (ICEA Certified) Daytime Postpartum Doula Support ( breastfeeding education, newborn care instruction, birth processing, household help, meal preparation and nutritional counseling, emotional support and guidance for the whole family during postpartum) Love Strong After Baby workshops (based on the Gottman Bringing Baby Home curriculum) group and private workshops for parents of children under 5 who want to improve their communication, increase friendship and rekindle romance in their relationships
Shelley is hands down the most supportive, knowledgable, and downright comforting postpartum doula I know! Shelley has over 25 years of birth experience under her belt and gosh does it show! I cannot think of a better person to support families from conception-postpartum. My husband and I took Shelley's childbirth and breastfeeding courses while we were expecting and we left feeling so calm and confident; armed with evidence-based knowledge about all of our birth options and what to expect from different kinds of births. Additionally we had the honor of having Shelley's support postpartum and I cannot imagine navigating those first few foggy months without her. She answered every question without judgement and helped us trouble shooting solutions all the while providing validation and encouragement. Shelley is the the Mother In Law you wish you had, the ultimate doula you want in your corner, and the most hilarious and calming. All in all, Shelley is the best and we 10/10 recommend her!!
- Carley P.
Hiring Shelley was the best money we spent as new parents. She helped us in infinite ways. We will forever be grateful for the positive path she lead us on.
- Jamie B.
Shelley has been such a great help to our family. She is very caring and considerate. She help us navigate the new adventure of our life. We are very happy to have her support. She is so knowledgeable that every time we have a concern, she will always be able to address it.
- Miranda Z.
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