Holistic Birth & Postpartum Support in Austin, Texas

Where physiology, intuition, and reverence for birth come together.

I believe birth is a sacred, natural, and sovereign act — one of the most primal expressions of life itself.
Long before there were hospitals, licensing boards, or government agencies, women gave birth in their homes, surrounded by those they trusted.
Birth belongs to families, not to institutions.

The pregnant person is the only true expert in their own body and experience. My role is not to manage, control, or direct birth, but to witness, support, and hold space for the unfolding of what nature and spirit already know how to do.

This philosophy arises from Natural Law — the understanding that human beings have inherent rights given by the Creator, not granted by the State. Among these is the right to bodily autonomy, to form private associations, and to choose one’s care and companions during birth.

The Nature of My Work

My work is private, educational, and spiritual in nature.
I offer information, emotional support, advocacy, and practical guidance rooted in tradition, evidence, and intuition.
I do not perform clinical procedures, medical diagnosis, or treatment.
I do not hold or claim any state-issued license to practice medicine or midwifery.

My services are offered under private agreement between myself and the families I serve. Each family retains full authority and responsibility for their decisions, their birth, and their baby. I walk beside them as a companion, educator, and advocate — never as a medical authority.

Private Agreement & Autonomy

All services provided by 13 Moons Birthwork are conducted within a private, contractual relationship based on mutual consent, confidentiality, and respect.
Clients acknowledge that they are choosing a private, educational model of support and that they maintain full decision-making power at all times.

This private agreement reflects the belief that families are capable of directing their own care and that support can exist outside the framework of state-regulated healthcare, so long as all parties act with honesty, integrity, and informed consent.

Guiding Principles

• Birth is not a medical event unless complications arise.

• The body and baby are wise, and birth unfolds best in safety, privacy, and love.

• No system or agency can replace the intuitive knowing of the birthing person.

• Every woman has the right to choose who attends her and how she is supported.

• My role is to protect the sacred space of birth, not to control it.

My practice is rooted in reverence — for the mystery of birth, the sovereignty of women, and the natural laws that govern life.
In all I do, I strive to uphold the ancient truth that birth is not owned, licensed, or controlled by any authority — it is lived, embodied, and remembered.

In peace and integrity,
Joni Edelman, Traditional Birthworker