Austin Homebirth Midwife
MotherBloom Midwifery PLLC provides compassionate, evidence-based homebirth midwifery care in Austin and Central Texas. Led by April Blackmore, Licensed Midwife (LM) and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), we offer personalized prenatal, birth, and postpartum support for families seeking natural birth in the comfort of their own home.
Birth is a normal, physiological event best accomplished with loving support and empowered shared decision-making. For healthy, low-risk clients, midwifery care and homebirth are safe, appropriate options. Our approach focuses on compassionate care, education, and steady support to help clients trust their body's ability to give birth safely and enter parenthood with confidence and grace.
April Blackmore is a Licensed Midwife (LM) and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) who has attended nearly 400 births since becoming licensed in 2019. Her care philosophy centers on clear communication, informed decision-making, and respect for each person's intuition and lived experience.
Before becoming a midwife, April spent five years as a DONA-trained birth doula. She previously worked as an attorney at the Texas Legislative Council, drafting bills for the Texas House and Senate with a focus on health policy including paid parental leave, postpartum mood disorders, and maternity care. She holds a law degree from William & Mary Law School.
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, April has lived in Austin for 20 years. She is a mother of two sons, both born at home with midwives.
Comprehensive care from pregnancy through postpartum
Complete pregnancy care for hospital or birth center births
MotherBloom Midwifery serves families throughout Austin and Central Texas, including:
MotherBloom Midwifery works with a professional insurance biller who pursues reimbursement for clients after care ends. The biller negotiates with insurance companies and helps clients obtain gap exceptions to cover midwifery services using in-network coverage rates. Many insurance plans can cover homebirth services through this process.
For more information about insurance billing: Birth Professional Billing
Homebirth can be a safe option for healthy, low-risk pregnancies when you're cared for by a licensed, experienced midwife, with a good plan for hospital transfer if needed. It is not the right choice for every pregnancy, and the midwife's job is to help you understand both the benefits and the limits so you can make an informed decision.
What the research says:
Large studies from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. have looked at outcomes for low-risk women who used midwives for their home births. Overall, these studies show:
While most homebirths unfold safely and normally, part of responsible midwifery care is being fully prepared for the unexpected. The midwife brings emergency equipment, medications, and the skills to use them so we can respond quickly and effectively if something strays outside the range of normal.
Emergency equipment includes:
The midwife maintains collaborative relationships with local hospitals and follows clear, well-defined transfer protocols. If medical intervention becomes the safer choice, the transition is smooth and prompt.
Prenatal care with MotherBloom Midwifery is spacious, personal, and centered on you. Each visit gives time to check in, track your health, and build trust as we prepare for your birth together.
Your care includes:
Appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes, giving plenty of time for questions, discussion, and shared decision-making.
Yes! MotherBloom Midwifery supports water birth, and many families find it to be a peaceful, comforting way to welcome their baby. Warm water can ease labor sensations, promote relaxation and mobility, and support a gentle, calm transition for your baby. The birth pool is included in the Complete Homebirth Package with no additional rental fee.
Postpartum care is gentle, supportive, and brought right to your home. The midwife stays closely connected with you in the early weeks as you recover and settle in with your baby.
Your care includes:
Your partner's involvement is not only welcomed—it's encouraged. Homebirth creates a beautiful space for your partner to be fully present and actively engaged in one of the most meaningful moments of your life together.
Partners can:
Some insurance plans do cover homebirth. MotherBloom Midwifery is not in network with any insurance companies, but uses a professional insurance biller who pursues reimbursement through your plan. The biller negotiates with insurance companies and helps clients obtain gap exceptions to cover midwifery services using in-network coverage rates.
If you don't have insurance, many families find that even when paying out of pocket, homebirth is more affordable than hospital birth.
Website: https://motherbloommidwifery.com
Contact Form: https://motherbloommidwifery.com/#contact
Service Area: Austin and Central Texas
Professional Affiliations: Association of Texas Midwives (Legislative Director since 2019)