Kalyn Zapata, CD, HBCE

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

I have been using   semi-regularly for over a year. Recently I have added the   and have noticed a big difference in my ...
08/19/2026

I have been using semi-regularly for over a year. Recently I have added the and have noticed a big difference in my post birth recovery!! Enough so that i feel called to share ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ

I am always trying to be on top of my electrolytes, and have tried several different brands. While I have enjoyed all of them, I think what makes the most difference here is the added as well as the use of (and not a basic table salt, which several electrolytes packets use!)

There have been times when long births take several days to recover from, and even with school starting, and having two births in the same week, my bounce back has been more noticeably enjoyable than previous arduous engagements.

I love Optimize Minerals not only because I know the actual people behind the brand, but they are made in the USA, housed in Texas, and truly making a difference with their products!

Our next cohort is taking registrations!! Feel free to message me here or email me at hypnobirthingdoulactx@gmail.com
07/09/2026

Our next cohort is taking registrations!!
Feel free to message me here or email me at [email protected]

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 ๐Ÿ˜†) 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 ๐Ÿฅฐ 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 ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿซถ

Also, me and Courtney get the super duper fast births a LOT if anybody wants to birth at with a dream team ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ™ˆ

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! ๐Ÿฅณ

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 ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅฐ, 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 ๐Ÿฅณ


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 (willingly๐Ÿ˜œ) for the foreseeable future and I would love to support your growing family while learning hands-on skills in real time ๐Ÿซถ

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 ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ™

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 ๐Ÿ˜† 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 births๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿค

  my summer is booked ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰2026 is the year for repeat clients ๐Ÿฅน๐ŸคI have ONE BIRTH availability in May and ONE in August, so...
01/15/2026

my summer is booked ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

2026 is the year for repeat clients ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿค

I have ONE BIRTH availability in May and ONE in August, so if doula support is something you're wanting information about ๐Ÿซถ

I love what I DOula

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