Doula / Birthing Support

What does a doula do? Support the mother from the waist up, offering suggestions and guidance to keep labor flowing smoothly with the birth plan. I provide massage during the birthing process, as well as pointers to fathers, partners and family members that enable them to support and comfort the mother.

Studies show that doula-assisted births experience a:

* 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
* 25% shorter labor
* 60% reduction in epidural requests
* 40% reduction in oxytocin use
* 30% reduction in analgesia use
* 40% reduction in forceps delivery

Statistics obtained from Mothering the Mother: How a Doula
Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth, Klaus,
Kennell, and Klaus (1993).

Doula Services with Rowan ~ $800
Includes one prenatal visit so we can get to know each other and review the birth plan, ten hours of labor support, one postpartum massage and a significant discount on all prenatal massage sessions. Let's do our best to provide You and Your family the birth you desire. Please call me at 713.302.2182 to learn more.

Infant Massage Instruction - $100
Two private classes teaching Mom, Dad, families and care givers how to read the body language of their infant and give an awesome massage responding to their babies needs. Learn more at http://www.infantmassageusa.org/imusa/aboutimusa.shtml

Mom's First Massage - $60
The perfect gift! A foot massage & reflexology session is fantastic way to support the healing and vitality of mother, and can be performed in hospital or home while mom relaxes and nurses/holds baby. Wonderful scheduled a day or two after
the actual birth.

Questions? Email Rowan.