Birth class by full time birth doula in Austin Texas and the surrounding areas.
Embark on your journey into parenthood with Parris - your trusted partner for empowering childbirth classes in Austin, Texas. Parris is a dedicated doula who brings a wealth of real world experience to support and guide you through this transformative process.
" The doula is an experienced guide and support person to the pregnant person or expectant couple"
- Penny Simkin in The Birth Partner
What sets Parris’s class apart from other classes?
1. Embracing Your Journey
Prepare for your monumental journey into parenthood by learning the markers of the road ahead! Explore the stages of labor, how to manage, what to expect from each and how your partner can support you. This class is tailored to families in Austin and the surrounding areas who will be delivering at local hospitals.
2. Calm and Control Techniques
Our childbirth class is taught in the comfort of your own home (Austin or surrounding areas). You will learn specialized breathing techniques for staying calm and peaceful during labor. You will also learn mental and physical coping mechanisms that will allow you to navigate the intensity of childbirth. Parris also offers an optional home tour to make sure everything is ready for baby’s arrival and maximum postpartum comfort for mom.
3. Comfort and Pain Relief Measures
This childbirth class includes a diverse range of techniques, drawing from Parris’s extensive knowledge to help you manage pain and promote relaxation during labor. This includes how to work with an epidural, positioning and using the birth space to influence the progression of your labor.
4. Partner Connection and Support
In this class, birth partners actively participate, gaining hands-on skills to offer emotional and physical support. Strengthen the bond with your partner for a unified birthing experience.
5. Informed Choices for Empowerment
Parris’s childbirth class prioritizes informed decision-making. Our class will help you understand your options and make confident choices with the guidance of our experienced doula. After all, you must know what your options are to be able to use them.
Meet Parris
Parris, the owner of Circle Birth and a proud mother of five wonderful children, attributes her success to the inspiration her children and families she works with provide. Her journey into birth work started early, fueled by a deep-seated passion for supporting mothers and children.
During high school, Parris received her initial doula training when a family friend requested her assistance as a sibling doula for the children she babysat. This early education laid the foundation for Parris to extend support to teenage mothers in her high school community.
The intensity of her passion grew as she entered motherhood herself, facing the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy and an extended NICU stay for her first child. Navigating the uncertainties of new motherhood, especially with a birth story that deviated from the conventional "healthy mom, healthy baby," proved to be one of the most challenging experiences of her life. This journey gave Parris an intimate understanding of the crucial role of support, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
In 2012, fueled by her personal experiences and a desire to make a positive impact, Parris chose to renew her DONA certification and transition into a full-time professional doula. Since then, she has gone on to welcome four more healthy girls, and her first child, once facing uncertainties, is now a thriving high school boy.
Parris's commitment to supporting families during their birthing experiences is deeply rooted in her personal journey, making her a compassionate and understanding presence for those she serves, no matter the type of birth experience they are hoping for.
Our expertise spans a wide spectrum of birthing experiences, including:
IVF pregnancies
First-time Mothers/Fathers
Rainbow Babies
Advanced Maternal Age Pregnancies
VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean)
High-Risk Pregnancies and more
Planned Cesarean Sections, and Unplanned Cesarean
Special Needs Families
Parris has actively participated in more than 100 births, providing invaluable support and education to new parents and their families as they navigate the exciting transition into parenthood.
Committed to delivering exceptional doula support, Parris focuses her expertise on families in Austin and surrounding areas, specializing in hospital deliveries. With over a decade of experience, Parris and her dedicated team at Circle Birth are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring that every mother and family, regardless of their birth preferences or circumstances, receives comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate education and doula support.
Parris's dedication stems from her profound passion for guiding mothers and fathers through the incredible journey of pregnancy and birth. She firmly believes in the strength and power of the female body and informed choice!
If Parris could impart one piece of wisdom to all new mothers, it would be this: Regardless of how your baby comes into your arms, it is a valid experience, and you cannot fail at birth!
Heartfelt Stories from Our Parents…
Emily and Jake's Experience
"Our journey with Circle Birth Company has been nothing short of transformative. Parris's unwavering support and wealth of knowledge made our childbirth class an invaluable experience. From navigating the intricacies of hospital deliveries to instilling confidence in the beauty of childbirth, Parris created a space that felt like a trusted companion on our parenthood journey. We can't thank her enough!"
Lindsey and Mark's Testimonial
"Choosing Circle Birth and Parris for our childbirth class was one of the best decisions we made. Parris's straightforward way or delivering evidence based information was essential in making us feel prepared for the delivery of our first child. We felt informed, and ready for the incredible journey ahead. Thank you, Parris, for making our experience truly unforgettable!"
Alex and Chris's Review
"Parris's class was such a blessing for our family. The class was not just a lesson; it was an immersive experience that left us feeling supported and informed. She even allowed my mother to join my husband and I since we planned to have her as part of our support team during our delivery. The emphasis on evidence-based practices and her compassionate, clear approach made us confident that we had all of the information we needed to have a gentle delivery. Highly recommend to any parents-to-be!"
Experience with
Attending Births and providing Doula Care / Support in all surrounding areas including but not limited to:
Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Lakeway, and Bee Cave.
Private Childbirth Class
Come and join Circle Birth for a focused and evidence based childbirth class led by our skilled instructor, Parris. You will come away from this class with a thorough understanding of what to anticipate during childbirth, along with insights on how your partner can be your most steadfast support.
Parris, a seasoned birth doula and mother of five, has crafted this childbirth class from her experience having attending over 100 births. Drawing from firsthand observations, she has tailored the class to address precisely what parents need to know before the big delivery day. What distinguishes our class is its focus on providing you with a deep understanding of the various stages of labor and the best strategies to navigate each one. We learn about each stage of labor, arming you with knowledge on riding the waves of labor and guiding your partner on how to offer optimal support.
We offer guidance on fundamental newborn care and breastfeeding, along with valuable tips to prepare for the "fourth trimester." This way, we assist you in achieving a seamless transition into parenthood.
Our comprehensive curriculum spans a range of crucial subjects, from the correct utilization of an epidural to mastering breathing techniques and positioning for every stage of labor. We also guide you on how to prepare both yourself and your home for labor, and the postpartum time along with essential tips for your hospital stay. Unlike hospital birth classes, which predominantly go over the scientific aspects of childbirth and how to utilize their facility, our focus is on giving you practical knowledge in the art of giving birth to help you achieve a gentle delivery. This class emphasizes not only your role but also equips your loved ones with the skills to support you effectively during labor and the immediate postpartum period.
This class generally takes three to four hours and is conducted within the convenience of your home.
At Circle Birth, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence necessary for a positive childbirth experience.
Fee - 435
Reach out now
We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Parris to explore how her childbirth class can support and enrich your journey into parenthood.