Labor & Postpartum support designed for you
If you're looking for support and care centered around you, your little one, and your family, our labor and postpartum doula services in Houston were created just for you.
The Birthing Experience
Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, every birthing experience is unique. As soon as the baby announcements are out, everyone around you wants to share what their experience was and what's best for you, leaving you confused, anxious and feeling rushed into making decisions you might not be prepared to make just yet.
The one thing that is certain is that you're expecting a baby and at some point will go into labor. How you labor, what your options are, what the evidence-based research shows, etc. is something that you can add to your toolbox in small bites.
A Labor Doula's role is to help you prepare for the birth you envision as well as be your support throughout your labor and delivery. We are with you and your birth coach every step of your labor whether it's at the hospital of your choosing or perhaps a birthing center. We at Angel Hands are here to encourage, offer you options throughout your labor that go along with the birth plan YOU choose to experience. This is YOUR story and you're free to edit it as you wish.
Labor Doulas can help!
Labor doulas take a holistic approach. Meaning, we provide whatever help you need in the moment. Labor and delivery are full of the unpredictable, so we surround you with a supportive network to take care of everything - from your physical and emotional wellbeing to a listening ear to address your concerns.
Labor Doula Support
As your Labor Doula we:
**Include 2 Prenatal visits. The first visit is after your contract is signed where we meet with you and your partner and develop a birth plan that is specific to your needs.
**The second visit is at your 32 week gestation where we review your birth plan, discuss any changes and address any questions you may have.
**Provide prenatal and labor support from the moment you sign your contract to the birth of your baby.
**Provide a one-hour postpartum visit approximately 2 weeks after birth to review your birth experience and answer any questions you might have regarding you and your baby's care.
Postpartum Doula Support
We provide in-home postpartum doula support to families in the Houston area for the first 12 weeks after your baby is born.
Postpartum doula services include:
- One prenatal visit to create a plan for support
- Education + evidence-based information on recovery, newborn care, and feeding
- Light meal preparation so you stay hydrated and nourished
- Light household chores like dishes & baby laundry
- Care for baby while you take a nap and shower
- Connection to local and online resources as needed
Postpartum doula support services can last anywhere from a few visits to 12 weeks post partum. We'll develop a customized plan just for you.
Perinatal Reiki
Available as an add-on service for either mommy-to-be or partner.
Reiki is a very relaxing, natural, and safe positive experience for both the expectant mother as well as the partner. It assists in allowing the mind to take a break from outside chatter to connect spiritually with your baby whether you are the parent carrying the baby or not.
Self-care comes in many forms
If you're a mother-to-be or new mother in Houston, book a commitment-free consultation to see how labor and/or postpartum support can benefit you!
