Meet Darlene MacAuley - Professional Coach, Reiki Master, Birth Doula

Meet Darlene

With Great Appreciation

At each birth I attend, I am humbled by the power of a woman's body, working in sync with her child within, to bring that child who is within her, out. I am fascinated that a baby only needs the warmth and nourishment of his mother to be happy and grow. I treasure the opportunity to witness my clients' transformation from Woman to Mother, and I am honored that these women allow me into their circle and trust in my presence and abilities to support them during this very sacred time in their lives.

My Professional Background

After having my children, I worked with my husband in our business for 6 years. By 2007, I decided to make a change and find more fulfilling work. This led me to train and certify as a birth doula and Happiest Baby on the Block instructor. In addition, I became a certified personal development and business coach, the U.S. Southwest birth doula trainer for Birth Arts International, a Hypnobabies Instructor, Hypno-Doula, and I am the founder of the Central Texas Birth Network. Given the professional experience I've gained along with my background in business, I created the Savvy Doula Blog to help women begin their own birth businesses.

Empowering Birth Support for Body, Mind, and Spirit

I bring an eclectic array of interests and experiences to my birth work. As a Reiki practitioner I offer an added modality of physical support during labor and birth. My interest and experience in macrobiotic nutrition and homeopathy, and my familiarity with other modes of holistic healing methods such as herbs, aromatherapy and flower essences helps clients seeking non-medical alternatives for diet and health matters. In addition, my training as a Professional Development Coach and EFT practitioner have been extremely valuable and helps me support a woman emotionally and mentally in a gentle, objective and loving way. My integrated approach to doula care has allowed me to support women in all three facets of Body, Mind and Spirit.

And The Personal Stuff

I am originally from Maui, Hawai'i and moved to Austin, Texas in 1995. It took me time to adapt from the culture shock, but I really enjoy living in Texas now. I currently live in Round Rock with my husband and two children, and when I'm not immersed in birth work and helping professionals expand their businesses, I spend time enjoying my children, learning new things, and appreciating all that I have in my life.

Certifications

Certified Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor, Hypnobabies (July, 2009)

Hypnobabies Certified Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies (July, 2009)

Certified Professional Coach, International Coach Academy (Dec. 2008)

Certified Birth Arts International Birth Doula, Birth Arts International (Oct. 2008)

Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor, The Happiest Baby (Aug. 2007)

Reiki I, II, Advanced & Master Certification, Tess Sullivan (Mar. - May 2006)

Memberships and Affiliations

Hypnobabies

ToLabor (formerly Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)

Birth Arts International

DONA International

La Leche League

Founding Member of the Central Texas Birth Network

Central Texas Doula Association

International Coach Academy

Volunteer Work

Happiest Baby on The Block Instructor, Gabriel Project - 2009-present

Parent Educator with Parents of Newborns Project, Family Connections - 2007-2008

Volunteer Birth Doula, Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) - 2009

Founding Member, Central Texas Birth Network - 2007-present

Member, Central Texas Doula Association - 2009-present

Expert Advisor at ParentalWisdom.com

Darlene MacAuley

Nurturing Mothers with Heart and Hands