Michelle is a dynamic force in the reproductive space, serving as a passionate birth doula and the President of the Central Texas Doula Association. Her work focuses on supporting families through pregnancy and birth, with a particular advocacy for Fat and BIPOC individuals. Michelle's vibrant personality and commitment make a lasting impression.
As a devoted mother of three, including twins, she balances family life with her professional role. Michelle, who is neurodivergent herself, is an advocate for education and is dedicated to adult learners. In her free time, she enjoys EDM music, quality time with her children, and live streaming cozy games on Twitch. Michelle is making a significant impact in reproductive advocacy, especially for Black Mamas, in her vibrant Austin community.
Serving Central Texas and Beyond! Birth Support and Education
One of our favorite clients ever, Michelle’s sister Paris with baby K. 2018
(512)350-1734 galaticdoula@gmail.com @galacticdoula
GALACTIC Doula
Removing fear is IMPORTANT in birth! I want you to be so ready for baby and this new portion of life that you are ready for anything!
I will be your cheerleader, confidant and powerhouse of praise during this process. Cracking jokes, touch and offering the non medical terminology that helps you understand what is happening in this space.
At home or at the hospital I will be with you and make sure you always are heard, respected and honored. This is your birth and your time to shine!
I never replace a partner, spouse or family member. I am the birth bestie along for the ride and listening for your cues. If there is a reason to pivot I want you to have all the options and be ready for that change.
The birth space is a private and sacred space. I work hard to follow your cues and curate a space that enables your body and babies birth to flow smoothly.
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Let’s Chat Price breakdown:
What is in each package:
- Direct access to me Phone/Text/Email from date of signed contract throughout pregnancy and early postpartum
- 24/7 on-call from 38 weeks on! (You better call me)
- 2 Prenatal Visits - These are 2.5 hours long and are educational and informational. These are usually held in your home or virtual. You can meet with me more these are the educational planned visits.
- Continuous Labor support, birth and immediate postpartum support (Golden Hour Protection)
- Connections to my list of resources and providers I recommend (and any discounts or codes I have running)
- Galactic Birth Room with Twinkle lights, space lamp or sunset lamp, aromatherapy diffuser.
So what's the price???
Tier 1 - $1600- 1800
Tier 2- $1200- 1500
Tier 3 - $600- 1200
Like many doulas in this world we see that not everyone has access to the same opportunities. Offering a sliding scale allows for all to access birth support. Economic Accessibility to birth support is important and it should not be a barrier to a safer birth.
Own property, have secure finances, double income
BIPOC and/or Repeat client or are apart of Black Mama’s Village
New to the US, Single Parent or Underemployed. unstable housing
Birth with Katie puts it great. Feel free to look at her website for a broader breakdown. “ The framing of economic accessibility is important but it’s not the whole story. I have a conversation about my sliding scale with all of my clients, including those who are at the top of the scale.
What I tell all of my clients in person and what I’ll tell you here is that, for me, the sliding scale is also about trust.
I understand that hiring me means trusting me with an incredibly intimate part of their life. Offering a sliding scale is one way I express trust in my clients: I trust that they have thought about the value of my support and also that they are experts in their own finances and can come to a decision that reflects both.
Sliding scales are about trust, they are about economic justice, they are about acknowledging that people are more than their financial reality and that we don't need to be ashamed to talk about money.”