Hi! My name is Samantha Kelly. I am a DONA trained birth doula, certified lactation counselor, and certified childbirth educator, living in Kyle, Texas. I serve individuals as they grow their families all across central Texas, all the way from New Braunfels to North Austin.
I grew passionate about birth work during my second pregnancy, when I decided that I wanted to be the one in control of the decision-making surrounding my pregnancy and birth. I didn’t want to just be told how it would go, but I wanted to work in a team with my care providers so that we could bring my baby into the world safely, and joyfully. Following that life changing pregnancy, I knew I wanted to be a part of other journeys as well, and help other birthing parents feel that same joy and empowerment that I felt.
My goal as a doula is to give evidence-based information to help parents make informed decisions about their pregnancy and birth, no matter the kind of birth experience being planned. I provide kind, loving, and compassionate care to all parents, by proving emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy and birth.
I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of families through their experience, and many more in education and in their feeding journeys. I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through a wide variety of birth experiences, both in hospitals and birth centers throughout the Austin area, as well as many beautiful home births. I love to support families in whatever kind of birth experience they are planning, whether that be in a high risk medical situation, or in the lowest of intervention home births. My experience includes both medicated and unmedicated births, cesarean births (both planned and unplanned), VBACs, inductions for both medical and elective reasons, and unique journeys such as surrogacy. I’m also experienced in caring for clients navigating special circumstances, including multiples, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, IUGR, and IVF pregnancies.
When I am not immersed in the birth world, I spend my time with my husband David, and our two kids, Micah and Brylee. We love getting outside to play, spending time with loved ones, and cheering on Austin FC!
