Kalyn Zapata, CD, HBCE

Kalyn Zapata, CD, HBCE Childbirth Educator & Doula
Labor+Birth, Fertility+Loss, Postpartum
Waco to Georgetown

My very sleepy face after a super fun birth(day)Fun Fact: in 2019, after I finished my doula training, the very first bi...
04/09/2026

My very sleepy face after a super fun birth(day)
Fun Fact: in 2019, after I finished my doula training, the very first birth i was hired to attend, mama had her baby before myself or the midwives made it through the door. She was in denial that she was actually in labor (4th baby problems 😆) I was on pins and needles while checking in, very excited for a first birth experience with the midwife who cared for all of my babies 🥰 low and behold, it went faster than anybody anticipated!

Last night, my first birth as a student midwife (but playing the role of a doula to the sweetest family!) Nobody realized just how quickly this birth would go for a first time mama!! And worthy of all the coincidence, that baby boy beat both myself and the midwife!!! It felt surreal and yet, full circle as I relived such a similar experience from my first birth ever, to now over 70.

I got to come home and take a 2 hour nap before having to be a mom and normal functioning human again, but I am just forever in awe of birth. The literal miracle of bringing forth new life. The surrender to whatever plan we have no control over. The incredible love I am honored to be in the presence of as these families grow and change in sacred and holy ways. It is not lost on me how incredibly blessed I am. Who needs sleep when you get to witness miracles 🥹🫶

Also, me and Courtney get the super duper fast births a LOT if anybody wants to birth at with a dream team 😘🙈

Registration for our next cohort is officially open!We had such a fun and full group last time, lots of knowledgeable sh...
04/08/2026

Registration for our next cohort is officially open!

We had such a fun and full group last time, lots of knowledgeable shared and practices learned!

Come join us for some in depth, partner involved childbirth education! 🥳

Reach out with any questions and register here:

https://forms.gle/zqePfQ5mwzx9LXQz7

My first full week of clinics I got to Leopold all three of the mamas I'm currently on call for, sat in on over a dozen ...
04/03/2026

My first full week of clinics I got to Leopold all three of the mamas I'm currently on call for, sat in on over a dozen appointments covering everything from pre-conception counseling to two weeks postpartum. I found heart tones on a 10 week pregnancy that really made me 🥹🥰, and I got to hang out with midwives and nurses whom I love to hang out with!

My heart is full to say the least.
And my friend is making me shirts 🥳


So many feelings, thoughts, and emotions around this decision! Being a Doula is an amazing stepping stone in my journey,...
03/26/2026

So many feelings, thoughts, and emotions around this decision! Being a Doula is an amazing stepping stone in my journey, and is still something i will continue to do for the early phases of Midwifery training. Please Note: for the next two years, I will ALWAYS consider supporting repeat families as a doula (no matter where you're birthing)!!! Please share your wonderful news with me as your families grow and lets navigate how I may be of help together.

For any new families I have not yet supported, I am tied to (willingly😜) for the foreseeable future and I would love to support your growing family while learning hands-on skills in real time 🫶

If you are a praying person, please send some my way, as learning to step into such a different birthing support role will tug on my heartstrings along the way 🥹🙏

Piggy-backing off the previous post:As I was getting ready to leave the *Sisters* birth the other night, the new mama to...
02/15/2026

Piggy-backing off the previous post:

As I was getting ready to leave the *Sisters* birth the other night, the new mama told me "[Sister] said there would be a moment where I feel like I'm dying, and Kalyn will get you through it. She was right!"

Lol this tickles me 😆 this moment happens for a lot of mamas. I make eye contact, I get on their level, I redirect their focus, I help them breathe, I do whatever it takes to pull them back in and get them through the hard parts to holding their beautiful baby in their arms.

It feels magical every time.

I have supported so many families in their journeys. Families who become friends, co-workers who recommend me to their c...
02/15/2026

I have supported so many families in their journeys. Families who become friends, co-workers who recommend me to their circles, a doula to another doula, even my own best friend. I have recently supported the sister of a previous family, and their mama is such a beautiful person and, I know, the best grandma. She leads with love like Jesus and has poured her prayerful heart over her daughters in birth.
I feel so blessed to know this family and to have felt the love of this family in so many ways!
The sisters both chose for their care and had incredible births🙌🤍

my summer is booked 🎉🎉2026 is the year for repeat clients 🥹🤍I have ONE BIRTH availability in May and ONE in August, so...
01/15/2026

my summer is booked 🎉🎉

2026 is the year for repeat clients 🥹🤍

I have ONE BIRTH availability in May and ONE in August, so if doula support is something you're wanting information about 🫶

I love what I DOula

New HypnoBirthing Classes are officially on the Calendar. This program covers everything from preparing the mind and bod...
01/10/2026

New HypnoBirthing Classes are officially on the Calendar.

This program covers everything from preparing the mind and body to the act of physiological birth and all of the tiny details in between that make all of the difference in the way you feel about what your body was designed to do.

Please reach out if you are interested as class space is limited. 🫶

First baby of the year arrived fast and furious last night, born to my best friend 🥹There is something so special about ...
01/05/2026

First baby of the year arrived fast and furious last night, born to my best friend 🥹

There is something so special about being asked into such a sacred space by people you love 🫶

I am forever grateful to every family I get to work with, and feel especially honored when I get to be present for the births of tiny humans whom I love and will get to watch grow!

My sweet friend was an absolute rock star birthing her 6th baby 😭😭 i get to be a proud doula, bestie, and auntie all at once 🤍

01/01/2026

What an incredible year 🫶

Shout out to my favorite midwives at the Starting Place who i got to see a LOT this year, and my dear friend Nicole who backed me up for a birth i could not attend this summer.



So many families are struggling in this season of life, and still deserve to have support during their labor and birth.M...
12/03/2025

So many families are struggling in this season of life, and still deserve to have support during their labor and birth.

Most insurance companies recognize the benefits of supporting childbirth these days. If they cover any portion of doula services or childbirth education, it is worth asking your prospective doula if they can help you navigate that. (I CAN! 🎉)

With the holidays upon us, having doula funds on your Christmas wish list is another great way to save your own out of pocket expenses. This also works for birthdays and anniversaries too 🫣

If you meal prep, are crafty, offer massage or other therapies, your doula may just take you up on bartering services! We love a good deal as much as anyone! 🤑

Some doulas offer discounts for working with certain providers, certain birthing locations, military, repeat clients, etc. Many offer discounts around the holidays or last minute booking specials. It is always worth asking!🫶

If your friends and family want to support your birthing experience this way, it is a great option for crowd funding for a very exciting purpose 😍 babies only need a few outfits and diapers and to be held and fed. They dont need 16 contraptions, all of the accessories, or that thing that has bad reviews but you want it bc its cute 😂 you DO NEED someone who knows the proper way to do hip squeezes, rebozo sift, and the miles circuit tho 💁‍♀️

If im speaking your language and you are curious about birth support,

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