Birth is personal, and feeling understood matters.
Home birth midwifery from a Texas Licensed Midwife, plus doula support for hospital, birth center and home births. Care happens in ASL and written English, so you always know what is happening and why.
Salerno RL Salerno Martinez, LM, CPM is the first Deaf Licensed Midwife in the United States. Now booking 2027 families.
Comprehensive Support for Every Stage of Your Birth Journey
Support is offered in different roles depending on your needs. You can explore each option below to learn what type of care may be the best fit for you.
Home birth midwifery from a Texas Licensed Midwife, plus hospital-birth and postpartum-only options.
Birth assistant support and 72-hour visit coverage within 50 miles of 76133.
Getting started is simple, and every step happens in ASL or written English.
Pick a time on my calendar and we'll meet in person, with no pressure.
We talk through your hopes, your health history and which care option fits your family.
From pregnancy through postpartum, you always know what is happening and why.
Since 2021, I’ve supported more than 200 families as a doula, birth assistant, and student midwife.
I believe safe care includes accessible communication. From ASL-friendly visits to thoughtful birth support, our work centers respect, autonomy, and culturally aware care — whether I’m your midwife, your doula, or the birth assistant beside your midwife.
Deaf-led care brings a different level of attentiveness to birth spaces. Support here is visual-first, communication-aware, and grounded in calm presence, informed choice, and respect for each family’s autonomy.
Previous Doula Client
“Salerno could literally read my movements before I even realized what I was doing. There was something so beautiful about the way she was able to connect with me without needing words. I felt completely understood without having to explain myself.”
Previous Doula Client
“My OBGYN explained the test through an interpreter… but my very own doula who speaks my language had a direct conversation with me about it. I never knew it could affect me as well until my DEAF Doula gave me direct access to the information.”
Previous Doula Client
“She calmed my fears, talked me through everything, massaged my back and shoulders, and even ran her calming hands through my hair. When Rayleigh came into the world she came into a calm environment with so much love. If you hire her, you will never regret your decision!”
Choosing birth support is deeply personal, and feeling safe, understood, and respected matters. At Deaf Birth Services, care is shaped around your communication needs, your values, and your vision for birth.
Led by Salerno RL Salerno Martinez, LM, CPM—a Deaf Licensed Midwife, Certified Birth Doula, and USAF Veteran—this work is grounded in clear communication, informed choice, and steady presence.
This is support that adapts to you, not the other way around.
SneakPeek early gender DNA testing for midwifery clients, from 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Salerno RL Salerno Martinez, LM, CPM (She/Her/Deaf) · Texas Licensed Midwife #99660 (verify with TDLR) · Certified Birth Doula
Deaf- and USAF Veteran-owned since 2021 · Serving Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and all of North Texas, with virtual doula support anywhere · Care in ASL and English
Salerno is also Founder and President of Deaf Birth Alliance, a separate, volunteer-run Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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