DEBBIE HULL, HOUSTON DOULA

I am honored to provide in-person and live-online childbirth classes, doula training, childbirth educator training, in-person labor support at home, hospital or birthing center an and virtual support for births where the number of visitors is limited or those who live away from my area.

You and your partner should both be prepared for your labor.
You deserve support during your labor.
Your baby should stay with you after birth.
You need not be alone.
Please call or email to discuss your rights and options.

Doula Service and Childbirth Classes
Labor Doula and Childbirth Educator Training

...Serving Houston, Texas area families since 1999
... fun, interactive classes designed to thoroughly prepare you for your birth in a hospital, at home or in a birth center!
... over 400 births
... 35 local hospitals
... most local birth centers
... many, many homebirths
... Rebozo certified
... Spinning Babies trained
... acupressure trained
... trained in pregnancy loss
... CAPPA Certified Labor Doula
... CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator
...CAPPA Certified New Parent Educator
... CAPPA Faculty Labor Doula Trainer
... CAPPA Faculty Childbirth Educator Trainer
...guest host Whole Mother - KPFT radio
(Visit the Lagniappe tab on this site and wholemothershow.com to hear shows)

Put my expertise to work for you. Let's plan the birth of your dreams!

"Birth is not only about making babies.
Birth is about making mothers -
strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their strength."
Barbara Katz Rothman

Pregnancy and birth are a time of tremendous change, of transformation, of redefining ourselves and our relationships. We are changed by the coming of our children, in ways we cannot begin to anticipate. It is my heart's desire to help you navigate the changes that are happening to you and to help you make the transition into motherhood or mother-again-hood.

Our first consultation is always free. I would be delighted to speak with you about your plans!

You'll find here on the site reading recommendations, resources for your preparations, and sources for support for your specific situation. There are birth stories to be enjoyed and baby pictures to make you swoon. And in the Lagniappe tab, lovely birth stories and more with my guests on our local radio show,
Whole Mother.

Welcome! I am glad you are here!

Next Group Childbirth Class Series
In-person begins on May 25, 2023!

2023 Schedule
May Series (In-person): May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 29 (Thursdays; The Woodlands area)
July Series (Live-online): July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 15 (Note no class on August 8) (Tuesdays)
August Series (Live-online): August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14 (Thursdays)
October Series (Live-online): October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 (Thursdays)

Preregistration Required for Childbirth Classes

Next Labor Doula Training:
June 2-3!

Next Childbirth Educator Training
June 7-8!

Both trainings include one-year CAPPA membership!
FREE birth kit with Labor Doula training!
Partial scholarships available!

$100 holds your slot in training!
Remainder due 2 weeks prior to training

2023 Training Schedule
Labor Doula: June 2-3
Childbirth Educator: July 7-8
Labor Doula: August 5-6
Childbirth Educator: September 9-10
Labor Doula: October 14-15
Childbirth Educator: October 20-21
Childbirth Educator: November 4-5
Labor Doula: November 10-11
Childbirth Educator: December 1-2
Labor Doula: December 8-9

Couples in IN Labor / AT Labor Childbirth Classes will:

Become informed about options for your birth, whatever your birth place: home, hospital or birth center
Obtain language and information that will help you communicate more effectively with one another and birth professionals
Explore techniques for improving your connection and learn why this is so important for birthing women
Develop tactics for navigating routine policies at your birth place

Moms will:

Learn what it is like to be IN labor
Prepare and practice options for coping with the work of labor

Dads will:

Learn what it is like to be AT labor
Become familiar with the jargon of birth (Did you know Dad is three months less pregnant than Mom? Read more about that here.)
Develop skills for offering effective, personalized labor support, whatever his participation comfort level

Class information

Relax and enjoy your pregnancy and labor, knowing that with your doula you:

Receive guidance as you prepare for your birth, for both logistical and emotional preparations
Access support and practical, personalized ideas for coping as you navigate the emotions of pregnancy and labor
Gain early labor support, guidance through the sometimes lengthy process of waiting for labor to begin
Have in-home labor support, until it is time to move to your birth place, if you are birthing outside your home
Secure experienced assistance in navigating hospital policies, if you are birthing in a hospital, to help you achieve the birth you desire
Have made arrangements for your partner to be supported in enjoying labor too! He gets to relax and enjoy the coming of your baby, well-supported and guided in ways to care for himself and you.

Doula information