TESTIMONIALS
Client Feedback
"MariMikel is an incredibly empowering midwife, and I feel so blessed to have worked with her. Although I can be a naturally anxious person, I felt so informed throughout my pregnancy and gave birth confidently at home just like I had hoped. She cared for me and my son weeks after birth, and we healed so well under her watch and care. I will always remember my birth experience with MariMikel by our side -- she was made to be a midwife."
— Kat S., 2023
"New Life Birth Services was everything we needed and more. MariMikel Potter is extremely intelligent and diligent. We liked her wholistic approach and her willingness to discuss a wide range of topics with us, from baby basics and health to relationships. We loved having her for our first baby because she has a series of educational classes that taught us so many important things as new parents."
— Dava McDaniel, 2023
"MariMikel helped me be the best husband possible through my wife’s pregnancy. She helped give me ideas for how to support her specific needs. She is a huge advocate for dad’s/husbands’ involvement. She really knows her stuff and is incredibly thorough."
— Jacob McDaniel, 2023
"MariMikel has been the midwife for all three of my children and my littlest brother. She has a wealth of knowledge that goes beyond birth. I feel like a better human being just knowing MariMikel. She is a deeply spiritual and loving person. She made me feel like I was the only one she was taking care of even though I know she had many other patients. The time that she spent with my family and I was priceless. Sometimes I want to have another baby just so I get to see her on a regular basis. If you want to have the best birth experience possible I strongly recommend MariMikel."
— Sarah, 2013
"MariMikel delivered both of our very healthy boys in our home, five years apart. They were the most amazing experiences for our entire family! I would recommend her to anyone for birth services or well woman visits, she's amazing!"
— Heather Hanks, 2014
“MariMikel Potter has been such a support for me through conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and beyond. I always wanted a midwife that would be gentle with me and at the same time honest. She made me feel at home and safe in every stage of working with her. Her lifetime of knowledge of everything pregnancy, birth and postpartum is exactly why I would suggest everyone to work with her as their midwife. It doesn’t get better than MM! We look forward to having another baby and working with Marimikel again soon.”
— Madeline Fondren, 2022
“I cannot say enough about how incredible our experience with MariMikel was. We knew that a homebirth was what we desired, but but did not have a clue about what to look for or who to turn to. However, after the first consultation with MariMikel, my husband and I knew without a doubt she was for us. We loved her for her direct communication and the abundance of time she gives to each of her clients. She proved to be a wealth of knowledge for the entire process - pregnancy - delivery - postpartum care. MariMikel lets the body do it's job and assists only as needed - she is a pillar both mentally and physically during the pregnancy and birth. Her ability to be stern and commanding yet loving and supportive is a true gift. She has not only helped deliver all 3 of my babies. She has been the midwife for 9 out of 13 of my nieces and nephews! To say that she is like family is an understatement.”
— Lisa Thiel, 2021
“Becoming parents can feel overwhelming. My wife and I wanted an experience that supported our beliefs and met our expectations. Having MariMikel Potter as our midwife provided just that and more! The education she imparted gave us confidence in ourselves and in the birth experience as well as enabled us to see how amazingly powerful the gift of life is. MariMikel is extremely qualified and defines the qualities of true servitude and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking out a midwife.”
— Elijah Stone, 2022
"New Life Birth Services will forever remain dear in my heart. MariMikel is a troubadour and has been doing an amazingly beautiful job of bringing little humans onto our planet, a soldier of peace and love, she and the other midwives so lovingly taught me more than they'll ever know. I love, honor, and cherish them always, in all ways. Peace.”
— Ginger, 2015
"MariMikel went above and beyond our expectations when it came to her services and birthing all three of my kiddos. I could not imagine anyone else performing such an exciting and intimate time in our lives. She is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to babies and pregnancy. I enjoyed all of the apprentices she had with her and I loved getting to know everyone. I can say without a doubt that they truly cared/care for me and my family and gave us 100% all the time. We love y'all!"
— Kristen McAshan, 2015
Apprentice Feedback
"Working alongside MariMikel as a midwife apprentice has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Her wealth of knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine compassion have not only deepened my understanding of midwifery but have also inspired me to strive for excellence in every aspect of my future practice. Under her guidance, I have gained invaluable clinical skills and learned the importance of providing compassionate, woman-centered care. MariMikel serves not only as a mentor but also as a beacon of inspiration, exemplifying the core values of midwifery, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to learn from her."
— Kerstin G., Student Midwife, 2023
"Working alongside MariMikel was an enriching experience that left a lasting impact on my midwifery journey. Her decades of experience have made her a true expert in the field. MariMikel’s relationships with her clients reflect her genuine love for what she does. She’s a true advocate for women’s health and empowerment, and I am grateful for the wealth of knowledge she shared throughout my training."
— Sheri Russell, LM, IBCLC, 2024
"This for starters: My journey with MariMikel began in 1995 as a client. It was a lovely healthy pregnancy, and a peaceful home birth! In 2013, I started another journey with MariMikel as her student. I witnessed the same commitment, care, and professionalism as I had received 20 years earlier. MariMikel empowers women in their spiritual, emotional, and physical journey through pregnancy and motherhood. MariMikel’s faith is visible in her 40+ years as a midwife serving and loving women. There is no one like her in Austin!"
— Varshna, 2016
“I started working with MariMikel as an apprentice in 2016, and as a soon to be practicing nurse, what I will always carry with me will be invaluable. She is a compassionate, loving, and a very knowledgeable midwife. She guides women and their families through their birth journey and beyond with her years of experience and commitment to serving her clients. I feel very fortunate to share experiences with her that I hold very dear to my heart.”
— Mia Harms, 2022
"It is an incredible honor to be an apprentice for MariMikel. She has taught me so much about self care, self love, and midwifery. Her vast knowledge is always available to me. She LOVES questions and is a patient and gracious teacher and birth guide. She is a hero and an inspiration and I am truly honored to work with her! I'm sure to carry on what I have learned from her about birth and far beyond, for the rest of my life!"
— Delacey, 2016
“Pregnancy is a sacred time, a period when the divine energy of creation flows through you, connecting you to the miracle of life itself.”
— Eckhart Tolle
