# Motherhood Center

> Houston's premier maternal wellness center, supporting families from pregnancy through early parenthood. Services include nanny and household staffing placement, doulas, lactation consulting, prenatal massage and fitness, and a full curriculum of pregnancy and parenting classes.

Important notes:
- Locally owned and operated in Houston, Texas; serving families since 2000.
- All caregivers placed through Motherhood Center Family Staffing are vetted, experienced, and background-checked.
- Classes are taught by licensed clinicians, certified childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and registered nurses.

## About
- [About Us](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/about-us/): Mission, history, and what makes Motherhood Center different.
- [Meet Gabriela Gerhart](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/meet-gabriela-gerhart/): Founder bio — Czech-born nurse who started Motherhood Center after immigrating to Houston.
- [Guiding Families from Bump to Baby](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/guiding-families-from-bump-to-baby/): How Motherhood Center supports families across every stage.
- [Contact Us](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/contact-us/): Address, phone, hours, and contact form.
- [FAQ](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/faq/): Common questions about classes, staffing, and services.

## Family Staffing — Caregivers for Your Home
- [Houston Nanny Agency](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-nanny-agency/): Full-time and part-time nanny placement for Houston families.
- [Houston Babysitting Services](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-babysitting-services/): On-demand and recurring babysitters.
- [Houston Childcare Services](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-childcare-services/): Overview of all childcare placement options.
- [Newborn Care Specialist](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/jobs/newborn-care-specialist/): Overnight and around-the-clock support for newborns.
- [Family Assistant Placement](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/family-assistant-placement/): Hybrid childcare and household management roles.
- [House Manager Placement](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/house-manager-placement/): Senior household operations staff.
- [Houston Governess Placement](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-governess-placement/): Career governesses with early-childhood education backgrounds.
- [Dictionary of Caregivers](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/dictionary-of-caregivers/): Plain-language glossary explaining the differences between nannies, governesses, NCSs, doulas, and more.

## Doula & Lactation Services
- [Houston Labor Doula Services](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-labor-doula-services/): Birth doulas providing physical and emotional support during labor.
- [Houston Lactation Consultants](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/houston-lactation-consultants/): IBCLC-certified lactation consultants for breastfeeding support.
- [Maternity Consultation](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/maternity-consultation/): One-on-one consultations to plan the postpartum period.

## Massage & Spa
- [Massage & Spa Services](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/massage-spa-services/): Overview of all massage offerings.
- [Prenatal & Postnatal Massage](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/massage-spa-services/prenatal-postnatal-massage/): Therapeutic massage for expecting and new mothers.
- [Labor Preparation Massage](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/massage-spa-services/labor-preparation-massage/): Late-pregnancy massage to help prepare the body for labor.
- [Induction Massage](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/massage-spa-services/induction-massage/): Acupressure-based massage encouraging natural labor onset.
- [Swedish Massage](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/massage-spa-services/swedish-massage/): General Swedish massage for non-pregnant clients.

## Prenatal Yoga & Fitness
- [Prenatal Yoga & Fitness](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/prenatal-yoga-fitness/): Overview of all yoga and fitness programs.
- [Prenatal Yoga](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/prenatal-yoga-fitness/prenatal-yoga/): Yoga classes for expecting mothers.
- [Mom & Baby Yoga](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/prenatal-yoga-fitness/mom-baby-yoga/): Postpartum yoga for mothers and infants together.
- [Prenatal Fitness / Pilates](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/prenatal-yoga-fitness/prenatal-fitness-pilates/): Low-impact prenatal pilates and strength training.

## Education — Pregnancy Classes
- [Education Classes Overview](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/education-classes/): Full catalog of pregnancy and parenting classes.
- [Pregnancy & Childbirth Classes](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/pregnancy-childbirth-classes/): Comprehensive multi-week childbirth preparation.
- [Prepared Childbirth Classes](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/prepared-childbirth-classes/): Condensed weekend childbirth prep course.
- [Natural Childbirth Classes](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/natural-childbirth-classes/): Childbirth preparation focused on unmedicated birth.
- [Labor Rehearsal](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/labor-rehearsal/): Hands-on practice class for labor positions and coping techniques.
- [Newborn Care Classes](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/newborn-care-classes/): Practical newborn handling, feeding, and sleep basics.
- [Breastfeeding Classes](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/pregnancy-classes/breastfeeding-classes/): Pre-baby breastfeeding preparation taught by IBCLCs.

## Education — Parenting Classes
- [Infant CPR for Family & Friends](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/infant-cpr-family-friends/): Non-certification CPR class for caregivers of infants.
- [Infant Massage](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/infant-massage/): Techniques for bonding and soothing through infant massage.
- [Grandparent Refresher](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/grandparent-refresher/): Updated infant-care best practices for grandparents.
- [Mama Circle](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/mama-circle/): Postpartum support group for new mothers.
- [Motherhood Meetup](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/motherhood-meetup/): Community gathering for mothers of infants and young children.
- [New Dads Meet-Up](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/parenting-classes/new-dads-meet-up/): Peer support group for first-time fathers.

## Resources & Tools
- [Blog](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/blog/): Articles on pregnancy, parenting, wellness, and Houston family life.
- [Due Date Calculator](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/due-date-calculator/): Estimate due date from last menstrual period or conception date.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/upcoming-events/): Community events, workshops, and special programming.
- [Breast Pump & Baby Scale Rental](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/breast-pump-rental-baby-scale-rental/): Hospital-grade pump and infant scale rentals.
- [Gifts & Packages](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/gifts-packages/): Gift certificates and bundled service packages.

## Careers
- [Open Positions — Company Jobs](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/open-positions-company-jobs/): Roles working directly for Motherhood Center.
- [Open Positions — Family Staffing](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/open-positions-family-staffing/): Nanny, NCS, governess, and household roles placed with families.

## Optional
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/terms-conditions/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/cookie-policy/)
- [Guidelines & Policies](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/guidelines-policies/)
- [Disclaimer](https://www.motherhoodcenter.com/disclaimer/)