Austen has over 10 years of experience working with families pre- and postpartum. Her path to becoming a doula began when she saw her baby brother’s birth as a child.
Austen delivered her children at home with the experience and care of midwives. This cemented her belief that the traditional knowledge of natural birth is integral to a whole and healthy family system.
Her background in traditional healing techniques enhances her doula practice. She is also educated in childbirth and nutrition. Additionally, her skills in massage and herbal practices contribute to her expertise.
Austen also counsels new parents in breastfeeding, newborn care, and womb care.
Austen lives in Santa Cruz with her two sons, loves to read, practices yoga, dance, and is a lover of nature. Her wholehearted belief about parenting is that when we consciously create life during conception, birth, and after, we have the opportunity to bring more peace to the world.
