Natalie Lake has served women and families as a licensed midwife here in Austin since 2001. Natalie began attending births in 1997 when she started her training. She began her midwifery education at Birthingway Midwifery School in Portland, Oregon and continued to learn through apprenticeship with homebirth midwives in Austin. She also had the fortunate opportunities to work internationally with midwives in Mexico and Jamaica as she continued her training. Natalie serves the Austin area and the surrounding area of central Texas, providing home birth services, complete prenatal care, care for mom and baby after birth until six weeks postpartum, and well woman care. Natalie adapts her care of women and families to meet the individual needs of each client. She has a respectful trust of the birthing process coupled with a watchful eye and a clear plan of action when a situation arises that endangers mother or baby. Natalie serves as a guardian to a woman’s own journey, present and supportive with a keen awareness of the baby’s process as well. Natalie loves her work and enjoys the opportunity to bear witness to the amazing strength of women and the sacred sweetness of natural birth. Natalie lives in Austin, Texas and has one child, Alexander, who was born at home with midwives in 2004. She has attended over 400 births.

Lilypond Counseling and Adoption

Karen van Wisse, LCSW

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512-569-9901
Lilypond counseling and adoption services helps families navigate life transitions.