Untethered Birth Doula

Hello! My name is Austin Huston and I am the doula and photographer of Untethered Birth. I am now a part of a trio of doulatogs at The Birth Collective PNW, check us out! I live in Enumclaw, WA with my husband and partner in life, Matt and our sons Asa (4) and Lex (2). 

I started getting interested in birth work before ever having babies. I graduated from college with a BS degree in Exercise Science, knowing my interest in the human body and physiology. When I learned that birth could be more (or less) than hospitals and fear and pain, but could actually be a physiologic process that birthing people have been doing for generations, I was hooked and found my calling. Incorporating my love and fascination with the workings of the human body and my passion for supporting and empowering people, birth work is just the perfect fit. 

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My own pregnancy, loss, and birth experiences vary - as do all birth stories. This gives me a unique perspective on supporting others in their own births experiences. I have seen and experienced personally and professionally the benefits of medical intervention and pain medications as well as the benefits of uninterrupted, physiologic birth. I understand that one person's birth preferences may not make a positive birth story for another. I truly aim to support my clients in a way that is unique and specific to what they want and will make them feel most in control and respected throughout the process. All while keeping them informed and protecting their birth space.

Birth will change your life whether you want it to or not. My desire as a Birth Doula is to help you navigate that important time of your life as seamlessly as possible. I sincerely believe that every person should be in full control of their own birth story, untethered by social expectations, medical or personal biases, or care ungrounded in evidence. I hope to encourage autonomy while informing your decision making so that every step of your birth feels like yours. I am here to encourage, hold space, provide physical support, answer questions, offer emotional support, introduce new questions, give you resources, make your partner look like a rockstar, and remind you of your power. I am here for you every step of the way.

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Schedule your consultation now! I can't wait to meet you!