About Austin Doula Care
Photo Credit: Mariana Krueger
Kim and Chelsea met in 2016 and instantly knew they wanted to work together. They often refer to each other as “Doula Soul Mates” and it’s true.
They have the same philosophy of birth; it is normal and natural and always needs to be supported. They also believe in science and evidence based birth practices. The best birth outcomes are always those where the parents have information, knowledge, education, and support.
We strive to be your one stop shop for all things birth, pregnancy, and postpartum. We began Austin Doula Care with the goals of making doula work sustainable, helping as many families as possible, and being the best mothers and partners we could be. As doula mentors, we have modeled how to practice as a partnership so the doulas on our team can have a long lasting and sustainable doula practice.
Beginning in September 2025, Kim will be taking a break from doula work to focus on becoming an IBCLC. Chelsea will be available for new clients as a solo doula or in a partnership with doulas on our team.
Kim Borchert (she/her), CD(DTI), CBE (BFW), Lactation Educator, Austin Doula Care Administrator
Kim is the mother to six children, and since the birth of her first child in 2002, she has been passionate about birth and supporting birthing individuals and their families. In 2015, she completed her doula training through Doula Trainings International (DTI) and in 2020 became a Certified Childbirth Mentor with Birthing from Within.
In her own birthing experiences, she has had a wide variety of labors and births. Her first child was born through a cesarean birth and the other five were home birth after cesarean (HBAC). These births have contributed to her desire to assist birthing people who have had a cesarean birth and want to achieve their goal of a vaginal birth (VBAC). She understands the feelings and emotions associated with VBAC and can offer unique support as families prepare for these births. She loves mentoring new doulas so they too can learn how best to support those wanting a VBAC.
She also has experience helping parents as they navigate the rocky waters of grief. Whether through the loss of a pregnancy, child, or other family member, she is very skilled at supporting and honoring that grief.
You can find her these days teaching Birthing from Within, VBAC Prep, Feeding Your Baby and working with It’s More Than Milk as a student as she works toward becoming an IBCLC through University of California San Diego’s Pathway 2 IBCLC Program.
Chelsea Greenwald (she/her), CD(DTI), CLC, CPST
Chelsea found her passion for doula work and helping other families after the birth of her second child in 2007. With the realization of how challenging and empowering birth and motherhood can be, she set out to use her knowledge and experiences to help educate and guide families during this amazing transition.
With her extensive background in yoga, Chelsea brings a calm, focused presence to her client interactions. She certified with DONA (Doulas of North America) as a Postpartum Doula and worked with hundreds of families in Michigan teaching prenatal yoga and educating and assisting families during the newborn days. Returning to her roots, she moved back to Austin in 2013. In 2016, she certified with DTI (Doula Trainings International) as a Birth and Postpartum Doula.
She is a Certified Lactation Counselor, a StillBirthday certified Doula, trained in BodyReady Method, and a HypnoBirthing® Instructor. Chelsea is also a Child Passenger Safety Technician and helps make sure your carseats are installed properly to keep your baby safe.
Chelsea has further specialization in infant massage, CPR, cloth diapering, and baby wearing. Her goal is to provide all-encompassing support (physically, mentally, and emotionally) for birthing individuals and their partners.