Birth Guide + Midwife
Experienced, licensed midwife attending births in Austin, Bastrop, and surrounding counties.
Midwives honor the family and each individual within it. Our purpose is to listen to the mother, offer holistic knowledge and support her fully during the birth of the child.
Our deepest desire is to raise a new generation of humans that have been given the respect and support to become their unique selves. We do this by holding sacred space for emotional exploration in addition to attending to the physical growth of mother and baby during the childbearing year.
The Midwife’s Model of Care is offered with respect for midwife and family. We urge you to embrace the community that is created when you choose to birth at home with a midwife.
Let's create your conscious birth together.
When you schedule below there are options for an in-person or online meeting. 👇
PHILOSOPHY
I have chosen the path of midwifery out of a deep respect for the transformative processes of pregnancy and birth. I believe that women are amazing. We can grow and sustain life. We can raise and educate strong children to become leaders in our world. The support of our friends, family, and community allows this to be possible.
As a midwife, I am honored to be joining your community. While we can always gather knowledge from those around us, it is comforting to have one-on-one support throughout your childbearing journey. That is why I am here.
I have such respect for the innate wisdom that women embody and attempt to cultivate an awareness of the mind-body connection that is more deeply available throughout pregnancy. We do not consider ourselves to be gatekeepers of knowledge, but instead try to share knowledge so that the families that work with us can make decisions from a place of intuition and confidence.
Together with my clients, we track the hallmarks of normal pregnancy progression. I recommend a variety of holistic options, as well as referrals to outside practitioners, to balance or reduce any discomforts that may arise along the way.
Each visit allows ample time set aside to discuss any ideas, concerns, or topics you would like to explore in addition to the clinical aspects of your care. We participate in shared decision making. This means you understand to the best of your abilities the benefits and risks of each remedy or action that may be recommended on a state level, by a referring practitioner or myself. I trust that you are capable and beginning or seasoned at using your intuitive guidance about your body and the path of your pregnancy.
Stephanie Berry is a Licensed Midwife by the state of Texas, attending over 200 births at home or birth centers. She integrates herbal medicine and intuitive body reading and applies the holistic philosophies including German New Medicine and Vitalism in her assessment and care of all clients. For the past 16+ years, Stephanie has supported women in their healing and creating their unique path of pregnancy and birth.
PRENATAL CARE
Loving, focused visits every month of your pregnancy until 28 weeks. We see you more often in the 3rd trimester. We cover all physical and emotional care. Referrals to medical practitioners as needed for care outside of normal conditions.
LABOR & BIRTH
We guide you through all aspects of labor, birth and immediate postpartum. Steph and the team are available by phone and in-person to monitor you and baby, answer questions and create a natural unfolding of your birth. All equipment and supplies are brought to your home for monitoring and support.
POSTPARTUM
After the baby is born, the fun truly begins! We support you and baby for 6 weeks postpartum and provide well women care at the final visit. Guidance on diet, pelvic floor health, and breast care are included in a healthy postpartum period.
NEWBORN CARE
As you and your baby exit the portal of birth, we of course offer guidance on breastfeeding, assess baby's vital signs and milestones as appropriate. The traditional newborn exam, with weight and measurements are offered. But above all we ensure space for bonding and exploring your new relationship.
OTHER OFFERINGS
CHILD BIRTH PREPARATION CLASS
This class provides a look at the last month of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum experience specifically through the lens of midwifery care and holistic support of these sacred times.
FREE BIRTH CONSULTATIONS
Planning to birth autonomously?
Schedule to discuss options and get specific recommendations and guidance from a free birthing midwife and advocate.
Options include: Lab work, planning sessions, prenatal evaluations, birth attendance, postpartum visits, education for emergency care.
VIRTUAL MIDWIFE & SACRED BIRTH SUPPORT
Navigating pregnancy and birth can feel overwhelming in our current mainstream model of care.
If you are in a location that has limited midwives, herbalists or support for autonomous and joyous pregnancy, let me help.
I offer supportive consultations and perspective for to guide your holistic pregnancy.
