Baby Nurse & Doula Services

Excitement, joy, nervousness and a feeling of being overwhelmed are just some of the many emotions felt by new parents. In the past, many mothers had support and help from other women when welcoming home a new baby, especially in small communities. But with advances in technology and transportation, families today are spread out across greater distances and new mothers often face greater challenges in adapting to their new role.

That’s where our baby nurse doulas come in to help. The word doula originates from the Greek and means “woman’s servant.” While there is a strong emphasis placed on prenatal care in the United States, many people don’t think about what happens after the baby arrives. Our baby nurse doulas offer support to guide new parents postpartum through non-judgmental, highly individualized services tailored to fit the specific needs of the mother, new baby and their growing family. Our clients come from a variety of different backgrounds and we strive to be their support system, by helping them understand their baby’s needs so they will become more knowledgeable and comfortable. We work with parents to encourage them to trust their instincts, give them the knowledge to make informed decisions and the support to embrace parenthood with confidence. It is important to note that our advice is always of a non-medical nature.

Baby Nurses and Doulas from The Motherhood Center are available to assist mothers and fathers day, night or around the clock. They help new parents make the transition into motherhood and fatherhood by providing dedicated care for newborns and the whole family. This allows mom and dad to recuperate, heal and bond with the new addition to the family. With support from our doulas, new parents will gain wisdom in all aspects of newborn care from breastfeeding to bottle feeding. Doulas can even take care of meals, simple errands and light duties around the house so moms can rest and bond with the baby.

“It has been a great pleasure having Christi in our home,” said one parent. “Not only does she inspire confidence in her skills looking after our newborn, her friendliness and warmth made us feel like she was part of the family. She is trustworthy and we always felt that when we left our Ellie in her care, she would be taken care of just as we, her parents, would. I can think of no higher compliment. We will miss her greatly.”

The Motherhood Center Baby Nurse Doulas are trained by Gabriela Gerhart, founder of TMC, as well as other educators and instructors at the center. Gerhart has more than 10 years experience in the field and ensures doulas receive extensive training and continuing education in the field. All prospective doulas go through a background check and are CPR certified.

“We have regular meetings with all doulas,” said Gerhart. “We share our thoughts and hear from guest speakers on different topics, such as baby and mother care, postpartum depression, relationship issues and mentoring. We are very hands on and work closely with our doulas.”

The Motherhood Center works with local pediatricians to ensure baby nurse doulas are continually learning the latest in the field. The benefits of this continuing education make our doulas stand out.

“Erica was delightful, very attentive to both parent and infant needs. I was so impressed that each day she would take the time to speak to other doulas or read about breastfeeding and care questions as they developed,” said one doctor. “I would highly recommend both Erica and The Motherhood Center to my friends, colleagues and patients.”

Parents interested in scheduling a TMC Baby Nurse Doula or learning more about them can call 713-963-8880 ext. 105 or attend one of our free monthly seminars: What is a Baby Nurse Doula?

While most clients sign up three to four months prior to delivery, please do not hesitate to call if your needs are more immediate. We can usually accommodate last minute requests.

The Motherhood Center offers many packages, where parents can take advantage of not only our doula services, but also a variety educational classes, massages, yoga and photography options. Parents can also sign up for doula services for a specific amount of hours per day or night. Hourly rates are $25/hour daytime and $28/hour nighttime help for one baby and an additional $3 per hour for twins.

If your family has a flexible spending account through your employer, inquire if Baby Nurse or Postpartum Doula services are part of your coverage. This could be quite beneficial, and might provide your family with the means to extend care even by several months.

If you have maternity benefits through your employer, your coverage might include your postpartum care needs. Please consult your individual policies. The diagnosis code is ‘V24.2 Postpartum Follow-Up’ and the CPT code for postpartum care is 59425. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call The Motherhood Center at 713-963-8880.

Disclaimer: Baby nurses from The Motherhood Center are newborn specialists, not licensed nurses. They do not perform clinical or medical care for mother or baby.