The Motherhood Center

Prepared Childbirth

Our Prepared Childbirth class focuses on breathing, relaxation, and delivery to help reduce fears about labor which can result in decreased tension and pain. This class will prepare the expectant mom and her partner with everything she will need before going to the hospital.  Our instructor utilizes visual aids, discussion, and practice, practice, practice!  Each couple will receive a comprehensive childbirth booklet to keep.

Topics covered include:

• The basics from the end of pregnancy, throughout Labor and Delivery, and postpartum
• Comfort strategies (position, massage)
• Breathing techniques
• Relaxation techniques
• Medical interventions including information on epidurals and C-section
• After delivery care of the mother

What to bring:

2 pillows to use for relaxation and comfort

Wear comfortable clothing (preferably stretchy pants or shorts)

Instructors: Rene Bryan, RN, BSN and Dena Rogge, CLD, LCCE

Day: Saturdays
Time: 1:30 - 6:30pm
Price: $190/ couple or $450/ private session
Member’s Discount: Learn about membership benefits
*Call 713.963.8880 to schedule/register for private sessions

Private Individual Classes available, for more information call 713.963.8880

The Motherhood Center also offers prepared childbirth as part of some of its popular package options.

We recommend scheduling your class prior to your 28th week of pregnancy.
Please review our cancellation policies.

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Testimonials

"Thank you so much for offering water and light snacks during the class. The staff really catered to the needs of its pregnant clientele!"

"She was awesome! We absorbed so much useful information, well worth our money and time."

"This is the best class and instructor I have had at The Motherhood Center. I loved it. Thanks."

"Rene was AWESOME!"

"We loved the class and the instructor.  Thank you!"

Instructor Bios:

Rene Bryan, RN, CCE: René Bryan was born and raised in California.  René knew as a teenager she wanted to be a nurse and during her high school years she worked as a nurse's aid. René moved to Texas with her family in 1990 where she continued her education toward becoming a registered nurse.  She attended Houston Baptist University for nursing school.  While in school she worked as a patient care assistant in women's health and became intrigued with Labor and Delivery.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1994.  Since graduation she has worked for a large hospital in the Texas Medical Center.  After working for one year on a medical-surgical unit René decided to follow her passion.  She applied for a transfer to the Labor and Delivery unit and has been there since 1995.  She has also been teaching childbirth classes since January 1999.  In 2001 René obtained her Certification in Childbirth Education.  This course included self study, formal essays, presentations, and a written exam.  René again succeeded with flying colors.  After participating in hundreds of deliveries and teaching dozens of classes, René still gets excited every time she sees a baby born. Today René manages to juggle her time between being a full-time mother of two teenagers and a part-time Labor and Delivery nurse.  In addition, she teaches other expectant mothers and fathers the skills and information needed for their impending delivery.  She used the breathing and relaxation techniques she teaches during the natural birth of both of her children.  This is why she feels they are helpful.

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Labor Doula Services - A Labor Doula, or birth assistant, offers emotional and physical support to the expectant family before, during and after the birth of their baby. Labor Doulas serve as advocates for the family, labor coaches and an invaluable information source before and during the labor.

What is a Labor Doula? - Join us for a session of questions and answers about the benefits of labor support. Learn about the process of connecting with a trained, experienced Labor Doula who will be there for you and your partner during the delivery.

Baby Nurse/Doula Services - The Motherhood Center Baby Nurse Doula Agency provides trained professionals who care for the newborn, mother and whole family through non-judgmental educational, emotional and physical support. We understand families’ needs and tend to them during the day and night.