Hi, I’m Sarah Austin.
My doula journey began in 2011 after witnessing my friend go through the beautiful, mysterious transition from woman to mother. It was so powerful and inspiring. I started my doula journey training with DONA in 2016 and haven't stopped since! I’m certified through Birth Arts International.
I had a very difficult labor with my first born, but then my second was a car baby whom I birthed parked in our driveway. I think going through that first 23 hour labor really helped me to empathize with other laboring women because I remember every second of it. I know some people may be scared to give birth in a car, but I felt so empowered and brave. I bring that energy to every birth I attend, and it is truly an honor to get to be a doula, invited into your sacred birth space, wherever that may be. I love HypnoBirthing and believe in the power of relaxing your body. But your birth is yours, and I will do whatever you need as a doula.
I am a certified Sound Healing Practitioner and am honored to lead sound baths for groups, as well as during my HypnoBirthing classes.
I started Safe & Sound Births in 2024. I aim to bring my doula knowledge and meditative sound practice to your birth.
Whether you want an unmedicated birth, epidural, planned c-section, home, or hospital birth, my goal is to help you through the journey of birth so you feel safe & sound throughout the experience. Doulas are as much the birth partner's doula as they are the birthing person's doula. I want to help your partner help you through this experience, making sure they feel as included as they want to be in the unfolding journey.
I absolutely love all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and would love to talk more about what your needs are and how we can help you!
More about me:
I love to read, practice yoga, SUP, take care of my plants- I tell people I love moms and monsteras- hang out at Downs Park with my children, and cook Indian food (not too hot though). I love our local library and cuddling up with my cat, Nausicaa.
“Sarah brought exactly the calm, confident energy we needed. She supported my wife beautifully and somehow managed to keep me calm too! As the husband, I felt like I could actually be present for my wife instead of trying to remember every breathing technique and position. Sarah guided us with so much ease and it never felt scripted or forced. We’re so grateful Sarah was part of our team—and if we ever do this a third time, we wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again!”
— Jordan P., Severna Park
What kind of birth do you want?
I want you to feel safe.
I want you to feel heard.
I want you to love your birth.
I blend my love of sound bath meditations, guided relaxation, and birth prep to help you have a confident, calm, beautiful labor experience.
