Kind Words

Client Experiences taken from our google, yelp, and facebook reviews

“Matriarch Doula Care was truly life changing for my labor, prenatal, and postpartum care. Mia was my doula throughout my pregnancy and was present at my birth. During pregnancy we took all the classes Mia offered and entered becoming a parent feeling prepared. My birth had lots of unexpected turns. With Mia's expertise, support, and knowledge, I was able to achieve my biggest goal of having a low intervention birth.
Both Shannon and Mia helped with nights once we brought our newborn home. My husband and I have learned so much from them and are very thankful for their help! We will without a doubt be working with them again for whenever baby number two comes! Thank you so much Mia and Shannon!” - Beverly B.W. | 2023

“I feel so lucky that I was able to work with Mia as my doula. She is warm, knowledgeable and very responsive. I felt that she really cared about me and my birth experience. My husband and I also took a couple of her classes and I'm glad we did. My husband asked a million questions and she was so patient with us. Mia was the person who handed my baby to me after giving birth and I will be forever grateful for that. I hope I get to have Mia as my doula again in the future should the opportunity arise.” Eileen C. | 2024

“Very thankful to have crossed paths with Mia. She is an exceptional labor and delivery doula. My birth did not go to plan but Mia was able to pivot quickly to ensure that I was provided the best care and that I felt empowered during a whirlwind hospital birth. We also had an emergency episode shortly after delivery and Mia jumped to action quickly and brought the issue to the attention of the hospital staff which I am very grateful for. Thank you, Mia!” Jaime L. | 2024

“We hired Shannon to help us post partum and I can't recommend her and Mari (who helped when Shannon was off) enough. It was my first experience as a new parent and I don't have family in Austin, so their support was critical to my confidence as a new mom. They not only did a wonderful job loving and caring for my daughter at night but they guided me through breastfeeding, pumping, and all the other things that come in those first months.

Truly amazing women - I'm so grateful for their help.” - Andrea B. | 2023

All I have to say is that I cannot imagine having gone through labor and birth without Mia! She was everything I could have ever hoped for in a Doula. Aside from her knowledge and expertise, she was also just a cool and calming presence to have around during such an intense and personal experience. Mia guided me and my partner through a fast and furious labor, always paying close attention to both of our needs. As a first time mom, she was key in making this journey as amazing as it was. Cannot recommend her highly enough!! - Emily W. | 2023

“Mia & Shannon of Matriarch Doula Care are true heroes. I could not imagine what my pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum journey would have looked like without them by our side. They show incredible care, competence and empathy and were with us every step of the way (even more so than our doctor!). Mia & Shannon grew my confidence as a preparing & new mom with their "on call" approach, incredible knowledge, and calming presence. They truly became family, and I'm hopeful to work with them both again in the future. Cannot recommend them enough.” Morgan B. | 2023

“When my husband and I decided it was time to have kids I did a ton of research on fertility and getting pregnant and when that came easy I panicked. I knew nothing about pregnancy or birth. Hiring Mia was the absolute best decision we made. Her classes led us to feeling more confidence in the journey we were on. Mia's approach to all things labor and delivery was to provide context and information so we could make informed decisions. I'm so thankful for this approach as a first time mom. I felt empowered throughout my journey and that was important to me. My labor was a bit complicated and lasted for almost 24 hours and she was there the whole time. She provided comfort techniques and overall motivation. She kept the vibes good in the room and for most of it I was laughing and singing! I will 100% be hiring her again for our next child and recommend her to all my friends and family!” Alicia M. | 2023

“I just gave birth to my first baby with Mia's guidance and support and I can't recommend her enough. We hired her to have a more tailored approach to antepartum, birth, and postpartum and she really delivered. Mia is fun, compassionate, and most of all knows the in's and out of the Austin area birthing options. She was a wealth of knowledge throughout the process -- from preparing us to be the first in our family to have a vaginal birth, to helping us make the best decision for our family when unexpected complications arose in the third trimester. I originally thought hiring a doula only make sense as a first time mom, but now I see that it's an incredible option for parents to be at any stage in their life. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. As a side bonus, it's great that you can pay for doula services with FSA/HSA funds.” - Dani P. | 2022

“We used Mia Mendoza as our birth doula for both of our sons and I cannot imagine childbirth without her by my side! She is incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing resource throughout pregnancy, labor & delivery and postpartum. I loved having her as a go to to text, given the dr is not always available and Mia is quick to respond plus she has additional resources and perspectives. This was crucial for my first as I had endless first time pregnant questions and still so helpful for our second and new things came up. She provides you will tips on how to get your body ready for pregnancy - things like stretches, things to eat and drink, etc. I’ll also add she is 100% supportive of moms birth plan choices (natural vs epidural, etc) and should a surprise come up to your birth plan she will help you navigate through. I love that she didn’t pressure one way of birth, but is open to all ways and how it’s up to the mama. She provided support during early labor so I could safely labor in the comfort of my own home while helping me understand when it was time to go to the hospital. During labor she brought a calmness to the whole process. Again she is with you every step of the way, while the doctor really only comes in as it’s time to push. For both pregnancies - she massaged me through painful contractions, ensured my epidural fully took, coached me through pushing and when baby arrived she stayed through the golden hour helping the baby latch, ensuring the Dr waited to cut the umbilical cord until blood stopped pumping etc. For baby #2 she suggested a different position for pushing to reduce tearing which was successful and made my postpartum healing so much faster! We also took her newborn care and safety classes before our first which gave us the confidence going into parenthood. Mia is a wonderful human and doula and I cannot recommend her enough! If we decide to have more kids in the future I will continue to request Mia to be our doula!!” - Annie D., 2022

“I don't know how I would have made it through my birthing experience without Mia. Her prenatal, birth, and postpartum care was indispensable to my husband and I. My birth was a roller coaster and ended in an emergency C-section that could not be avoided. Mia reassured me and helped me cope with all the sudden changes, and she gave me hope that everything would be okay. Her calming presence and offering the pros/cons of each intervention gave me confidence in the decisions that were made. The emotional support that she provided, combined with her extensive birthing knowledge pulled my husband and I through. She helped us focus on the end goal (a healthy baby being born) during a time when our minds were clouded by panic and fear. She was an absolute star in the dark. On top of the amazing support that she provided during the birth itself - she also answered my questions during pregnancy and postpartum. She is an incredible resource to have, especially for a first time mom who has a lot of anxiety! I would recommend Mia's Doula services to anyone expecting a baby, and I will certainly book her again if I have any more children.” Robin H. | 2022

“If you're on the fence about getting a doula, get one! I moved to Austin in my 3rd trimester and wanted someone as support so we started looking for doulas.  Mia was one of three doulas we interviewed -- they were all great but what we really liked about Mia is that she was a good balance of knowing the technical/medical details while being open and supportive of our choices as parents-to-be.  As a first time mom, I went in with a lot of research on what to expect with birth and labor -- but research won't get you experience, and I am soooooo thankful that we had Mia's experience for labor and delivery. She provided phenomenal support - she was there when I started laboring, stayed through the night and rode with us to the hospital at 2am. She even guided me through contractions while I was in the shower despite it completely soaking her outfit! The pinnacle was when I asked her to talk me through pushing the baby. IT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. Baby was out in 40 minutes!  
Mia was there from 10pm at night the previous day till 7am; even after birth to ensure I was feeling alright -- and all this was after her son's birthday party. While laboring at home, she did some aromatherapy, which actually distracted me and was surprisingly helpful during the laboring process. There were so many moments like this where she knew exactly what to do and what to say that would ease the whole process. I have a large family to support me through pregnancy and labor, and my husband was incredible -- even so, the guidance from Mia was what really empowered me. It's the feeling of confidence that you can handle things even if its completely mysterious and crazy. And of course, I had the delivery I wanted. (Side note: all women should have this support, especially first-time moms. If you didn't know, Mia volunteers her doula support services to women in the prison -- she's an incredibly kind-hearted human being who really believes in getting woman an optimal birth!).” - Ramya K. | Aug, 2018

“I can't recommend Mia enough! Not only did she thoroughly help prepare us before our daughters birth, but she was absolutely instrumental in our birthing experience. This was our first labor/birth and I felt empowered, informed and extremely supported from the moment we told Mia it was go time until our baby girl was in our arms and even after. Mia is calm, educated and a great advocate. I don't know how women go through pregnancy and birth without a doula! Having Mia by our side was the best decision we made during our pregnancy.” Courtney G. | June, 2023

“Mia helped us prepare for and birth our baby girl! My husband and I so appreciated Mia's warm presence in our birthing room. We couldn't imagine this process without her. She has a terrific bedside manner. She is an excellent communicator who helped us through the process in a calming way.  And best of all, she was a true delight to have as part of our birth.” - Holly T. | Nov, 2018

“As a first time mother, I had a very good friend tell me that a doula was necessary. I was referred to Mia Mendoza from another doula I had initially reached out to, and I could not have been happier with her. Mia, from our first interview, was warm, open, and full of knowledge. When it was go time, I had a long and complicated birth, and when things got scary, she was right there to offer guidance and support. I literally looked at my husband and then immediately looked at Mia to help me. She was strong, but incredibly kind at every step. And even a couple days post-partum, when I was not doing well (hormone waves and all), she took time out of her personal day to come by and talk to me and make me laugh. My daughter is 9 months old, and I share pics of her with Mia, because she was such an integral part of the biggest thing in my life. She's a rare gem. She loves her mamas and their babies. I can't speak highly enough of Mia.” - Jean T. | Jul, 2019

“I was lucky enough to have Mia as my doula for BOTH of my deliveries. We interviewed several doulas before my 1st child was born and I connected with Mia, she was very knowledgeable while still being down to earth and conversational... someone you wouldn't mind being around for a 12+ hour delivery. Mia offers 2 prenatal visits, is there with you through your entire labor/delivery, and also offers a postpartum visit. I had a lot of anxiety about my second delivery in the midst of covid19 and am so thankful that Mia was there as a calming, and familiar voice! I would hands down recommend having a doula, and finding one you vibe with is so important - we found that in Mia, and hope you will too!” - Sabra S. | Jun, 2020

“Mia was my doula for the birth of my second baby in July of 2018. She was professional yet flexible every step of the way - from the time of first contact through our postpartum visit. When I was searching for a doula, Mia took the time to speak with me during a phone interview. After that, not only did she promptly send me an email with contact information for the references I requested, but she also took the initiative to include a sample contract with further details. Mia was responsive, caring, and informative in each of her communications. When I went into labor, she graciously agreed to attend my baby's birth despite just coming from another mom's labor. Mia's calm presence and reassurance were absolutely key in my labor progressing as successfully as it did. She guided me through a rapid natural labor with complete confidence and poise, including when I started to freak out during transition! I am so glad that I choose Mia as my doula and I highly recommend her!” - Shannon D. | Jul, 2018

“I met both Viviana and Mia, who helped me during my postpartum period, and I can’t be any happier that I did. They were great with my baby and really helpful providing valuable advice. I’m really gonna miss you guys!!!” - Rocio M. | May, 2018

“I had the absolute best experience with Matriarch Doulas. I'm a first time mother and Mia Mendoza was my doula. She was so knowledgeable, kind and helpful during my entire pregnancy and even more so during my delivery. I had a long and exhausting delivery and Mia was there to support not only me but my whole family (mom & dad and husband) during my labor. What I didn't realize was that as a doula she was there for all of us - bc it really does take a village to deliver a baby. I went into labor on a Friday and delivered our daughter on Sunday and Mia was by my side every step of the way. She was an advocate for me when I was exhausted and supported me when we changed course from the birth plan I had initially made and helped me come to terms with the new course of action. She's amazing and if we ever have another child she will for sure be our doula again. I can't imagine having gone through labor without her.” - Amanda C. | Feb, 2019

“We met Mia when I was 33 weeks pregnant. For a good while, we weren't totally sure we needed a doula. Let me say, I am glad we found Mia. We felt a connection with her from the very beginning. Shortly after meeting her, I found out my baby was breech! I was 34 weeks at that point and completely devastated. I was planning an intervention free birth at the birth center and the thought of anything else really scared me. Fortunately, Mia came to our first meeting (at our home) prepared with techniques to help baby turn. More importantly, she was able to help soothe my worries. She was the perfect voice of reason that I needed during that time. Fortunately, we got baby to turn after lots of different techniques and we were set for the birth center. Our second meeting with Mia was even more informative! She came prepared with a whole slideshow of coping techniques for labor and even more kind and encouraging words. To our surprise, our little boy was ready to come two weeks early! Not only was he unexpectedly early, it was on Christmas day! Neither of those factors made a difference for Mia. She met us bright and early at the birth center with coffee in hand for my husband, Ben. Throughout my labor, Mia never left my side. She came prepared with several different comfort measures. Essential oils, music, hip squeezes, etc. In the end what worked best for me was her just being right next to me. I used her and my husband as a human stress ball. She was there to help make sure I was hydrated and was a huge support to my husband. I struggled a little with pushing and Mia was there to hold my oxygen mask, countdown my pushes and ultimately cheer me on. In the end it was her suggestion to use the birth stool that eventually helped me get the baby out. She came to our home for a few post-partum visits and those were such a treat. Did I mention she even encapsulated my placenta? Yep, This girl really does it all. Any mama is lucky to have her.” - Malorie M. | Dec, 2017

“First of all, I just want to say we could have never had as peaceful a birthing experience without Mia. She was AMAZING! She was so encouraging and helpful and was always right there with the right things when we needed them! Thank you Mia...you're truly the BEST!” - Hope G. | Jan, 2018

“Mia, you are so awesome we are very grateful to have met you and thank you for all your support. Sophia had such a good birthing experience with all your professional knowledge and techniques as well as your support from the beginning till the end. This was such an amazing experience for both Sophia and I. We would love to work with you in the near future (2 or 3 years) thank you again!”- Adam C. | Nov, 2017

“I had Mia as my doula for a hospital birth and she was absolutely wonderful! It helped me so much to have someone there to walk me through each phase of labor. her energy is very calming and she is very supportive of what you want. She also helped me post partum, which was incredibly helpful for a first time mom like me. Highly highly recommend her!!!” - Ashley S. | 2022