Thoughtful & practical postpartum doula care for mothers and their families in Houston

Life with a
newborn can feel
disorienting.

  • A body, recovering from birth, that doesn’t quite feel like your own.

  • A crash of hormones and not nearly enough sleep.

  • A tidal wave of information and opinions.

  • A once tidy house now overtaken by baby laundry and bottles.

  • An unexpected shift in relationships.

You don’t have to feel underprepared or overwhelmed.

Whether you’re still expecting or your little one is already here, it’s the right time to get support and guidance to help you find your way.

Postpartum Doula Services

When I arrive, I’ll get you a glass of water, ask how the night went, and then ask what you need most. Here’s what that might look like:

  • Helping you care for your body while you recover from birth

    Preparing nourishing meals and snacks - for you and your family

    Caring for your baby while you take a much needed rest or nap

  • Listening as you tell your birth story or vent about how hard all of this is

    Validating your feelings and helping you navigate your new family role

    Keeping an eye out for signs of needing mental health help & assisting in finding a right-fit provider

  • Cheering you on while you feed your baby, no matter how you do that

    Cutting through the information overload and being a source of research-based recommendations

    Supporting you in finding ways to parent and bond with your baby that feel right for you and your family

  • Assisting you in setting up your baby registry and nursery

    Tidying a bit and doing a load of laundry

    Washing the dishes (including alllllllll the bottle/pump parts!)

  • Assisting your partner in finding ways to support you and to nurture their bond with the baby

    Providing guidance on sibling integration

    Giving your pup lots of scratches

About Me

Hi there! I’m Emily Rabe (rhymes with “baby”), a Certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International. I am also a Perinatal Mental Health Certified practitioner through Postpartum Support International. While living abroad a few years ago, I discovered the joy of helping mothers through the ups and downs of the fourth trimester. I had two tough postpartum seasons myself, so there’s a special place in my heart for new (and new again) mothers. It’s truly an honor to be invited to walk alongside a family as they navigate such a tender, vulnerable time.

I’m a former middle school math teacher and industrial engineer. I live in Houston with my husband, two young kids, and our dog, Cashew. I love traveling, hiking, baking, and pretending I can make latte art.

Note: I am up-to-date on vaccinations for 2024-2025 - COVID, seasonal influenza, and TDAP. Ready to show up vaxxed & masked!

PCD(DONA) - Certified Postpartum Doula

PMH-C - Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Let's chat!

I’d love to learn more about you and what you’re looking for. Once you send me a note via the form, I’ll get back in touch to schedule 15 minutes for us to talk. We can talk more about my support and I can answer any questions you may have.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Prefer to just send an email? That’s okay, too:

Emily@TheDoulaEmily.com