Fruit of the Belly has been a staple service in the Los Angeles area (under Enlightened Birth…read moreServices) for over a decade. I'm so happy that Fruit of the Belly has moved to Houston, TX! Looking forward to the great services Claudia will provide to this community! Cheers!

It's hard to write a review for such an amazing experience. I met Claudia while she was the doula…read moreon board at the Natural birth and women's center, where I gave birth. The first thing I will tell you is that it was my first pregnancy, I knew I wanted a natural birth and when I would call birth centers I had so many questions and many of them didn't want to spend the time to talk to me on the phone they just wanted me to come in and make an appointment so they could make $. This bothered me because I felt people who had this sort of attitude would also being impatient with me during my pregnancy and birth . However when I called the place Claudia was working she talked to me for such a long time and I felt a warm connection with her she made me feel informed, supported and confident. So it was a no brainer for me at that point. I asked the birth center that I want her to be my doula and they had her on schedule when I gave birth. During my contractions she would massage pressure points and it helped so much to make he pain less. She was so supportive the whole time, and helped me the whole way. My midwife was so amazing too. Having a natural birth was the best thing I ever did, and it was actually fun. lol Thank you Claudia!!!!! & thank you nbwc

Such a wonderful experience. Got a quick tour of the center and everyone was so friendly and warm…read more Booked a prenatal massage with Letima. She was AMAZING. She took the time to listen to my needs and I felt so relaxed afterwards. My only regret was not booking a longer massage. I kept procrastinating coming to get a massage (I'm 37 weeks) but I'm definitely coming back for another massage and yoga classes. Thank you so much Motherhood Center.

Let me tell you about the most amazing prenatal massage I've ever had. It was so good that I was…read morehoping I could squeeze in one more visit in the remaining 48 hours of our Houston visit. The 90 minute massage was just what my body needed. The therapist (regretting not catching her name) did such a great job at focusing on the areas I mentioned. The center's overall space and massage rooms were very clean and relaxing as well. I loved that they had a changing room with samples for mothers on hand and a shower available as well. The center offers prenatal Pilates, yoga, and several other additional classes. What a treasure to have in the city! Definitely keeping this in mind for other folks and future visits. Two more tips: They sell massage packages which are ideal for savings and they also offer massages for partners as well. I can't sing the praises of the center enough from my brief experience.

I LOVED everything about having Holly by my side before, during and after my birth. Since I met…read moreHolly I knew she had to be at my birth. She was so empathic with me, she helped me have the birth that I imagined in every sense! She puts attention at every detail, she didn´t miss anything about the discussed birth plan. She helped me find a great photographer for my birth, she texted me all through out my pregnancy, she asked about my appointments, how was I feeling, she sent backup articles when I needed more information, she always answered all my concerns, gave me emotional support when I needed and gave me a lot of tips while I was in labor), she always had the right words at the right moment. She arrived to the birth center minutes after I got there, she gave me my time and let my labor progress. She encouraged me to get in the tub at the right moment, made me stay hydrated, comfortable and was by my side in every pushing. She let me use my instincts making me feel very empowered and never alone. In every moment she helped me fulfill all my desires. My baby was born in water, we did partial lotus, a cord burning ceremony, she did a placenta print, she made me a raw placenta smoothie right after I delivered and freezer prep cubes with half of my placenta for the following days. I will be thankful forever for being so blessed of meeting Holly and having her as part of my team, I can't believe how one person brought that great variety of expertise and knowledge to my birth. It was great seeing her a couple of days after and talking about the whole birthing experience. I loved the birth timeline she did for me and the pictures she took. Forever thankful with you! You are the best! Thanks for making EVERYTHING possible! Andrea L

So happy we found Holly. She was the best that could have ever happen to us during pregnancy,…read moredelivery and postpartum. She is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and has a very warm and relaxing personality. I could call or text her day or night and she always responded immediately. Her support in the hospital was incredible. From my first contraction until the baby was in my arms I felt safe and looked after. A big thank you to her, highly recommend Holly be your doula!

I can't write enough praises for the Katy Birth Center! Every appointment is so intentional - I was…read morecared for emotionally, physically, and mentally. This team has so much to offer in education, years of knowledge and experience, access to natural supplementation, individual care, and freedom for choice in my medical decisions. In my opinion, this is the only place in the Houston area you will find such Christ centered and holistic care for pregnancy and birth. We had such a positive first pregnancy and birth experience and now a healthy and happy baby boy! Forever grateful!

LOVED the care I received here. This was my 7th birth (6th natural) and it was probably my best…read moreexperience start to finish. the midwives are so knowledgeable, caring, and personal. I recommend the Katy Birth Center to all my natural leaning mom friends.

The most amazing massage I've ever received! Sasha's hands are magic! My body was feeling horrible…read morebefore today's massage, can't wait for my next massage! If you're pregnant and in the Houston area you definitely need to treat yourself to a massage with Sasha, you won't regret it!

I started prenatal massages with Sasha when I was 37 weeks along. I had several prenatal massages…read morebefore at various spas but none were too impressive. The first massage I had with Sasha truly blew me away. Hands down one of the best massages I've had. Because she solely focuses on prenatal and post partum care, Sasha has much more expertise than any "spa" you would go to. I continued several massages after birth, and was very satisfied. I cannot recommend Sasha enough and my biggest regret is not meeting her sooner.

I'm so happy to have met Tatiane. She was knowledgeable and was always available to answer any…read morequestions I had no matter what time it was. In a place where I felt like I needed support on my VBAC journey, she was there. Although, my TOLAC was not what I dreamed to be, she reminded me that it was still worth it and that it not in vein. Thank you for supporting my journey !

My wife and I had a great experience with Tatiane. She was quick in responding to all of our texts…read moreand emails. When the day came she was quick in advising us on what the next steps were. When she arrived to the hospital she was quick to get to work and put her experience and knowledge to work. She had all items necessary when she arrived and eased as much pressure from my wife as she possibly could. Thanks again for everything!

Krystah is amazing!! Not only is she super informational but she really cares about your wellbeing…read more She picked up the placenta from the birth center after a quick call and had everything processed and nicely packaged! She even dropped it off at home to make things as easy for us as possible! I'm so glad I met her in her prenatal yoga class and would definitely recommend her!! I only wished I had gotten her as my doula! A true gem with a big heart!

Krystah's prenatal yoga class was amazing. I haven't exercised in 3 months due to morning sickness…read moreand her class was the perfect way to get back into taking care of my body. She took her time, explained all the benefits of postures and really helped me get deeper into my self awareness. I would highly recommend her to all the pregnant mamas out there!

First all I would like to thank Toiana for being for all woman! If there's anything we need to know…read moreabout our health she makes it known. Overall she's a great doula not only is she her for woman but for our babies as well. Over the last two years I seen her growth in this field and is not only amaze but also consider doing this for my current/last pregnancy! She never judge you or your situation you have going on as a mother but she always give you what she have reseach and experience herself and that a lone speaks volume. I highly recommend her and her services!

From the owner: Hi there! Your friendly breastfeeding supportin' neighborhood doula! I am a cultural/traditional…read moredoula offering childbirth and lactation education and support, prenatal, birth, and immediate postpartum services to, but not limited to, the undeserving black women in my surrounding community. Placental services to follow in the future so be on the lookout! My scope of the practice lies from Bogue Chitto to Madison, MS. I believe in empowering the women I work with, to be their own advocate and imagine the birth experience that they want. Together we will manifest that experience. Creating a loving, nurturing, comforting and positive environment for mom, baby and the family! Head over to my FB page to read the full story!

Mimi is one of the most gentle and kind people I know and an ally you need before, during, and…read moreafter your pregnancy and birth. She made bringing my daughter into this world one of the most beautiful experiences. I highly recommend Mimi to anyone seeking an professional and spiritually sound individual.

I worked with Mimi while she was training under Afua, and what a gift it was to have her be a part…read moreof my journey and birth. As a first time mom, I Immediately I appreciated her calm, gentle energy and how it set me at ease. During my pregnancy, when I would get anxious and stressed, she helped me process my feelings and figure out a solution. With her support, I was actually looking forward to giving birth! After an easy pregnancy and lots of processing of anxiety (i was much more stressed about life after giving birth than labor and actually giving birth), I expected a straightforward birthing experience. Uh, it was not. Baby turned last minute and went from head down to single footling breech! Because of the unexpected complication, both my midwife and husband were very focused on what was happening with the baby. Without Mimi's calming presence and gentle encouragement, I think it would have been easy to get in my head and panic. Instead, I was able to focus on birthing the baby and not about anything else. I had to be in my body and out of my head. She helped me stay present in my body. After, she helped me process the birth, celebrate my little baby, and feel both empowered and cared for. She also has a great network of contacts--for instance, she gave me a great recommendation for a lactation consultant when I needed it. I recommend Mimi as your doula. I never considered having a doula before because i didn't know I would need the support. I thought my husband would be more than enough. It's just birth, right? But birth is wild and when things got uncertain and scary, she was steady, clear minded, strong and kind--exactly the support I needed.