Houston is where Nurture & Nest began. Our largest team supports families across the city and its suburbs, from the Texas Medical Center to Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands and Sugar Land.
Houston is a city of transplants. Many of the families we support moved here for work or military service and are having a baby without parents or siblings nearby. Our founder, Courtney, and her husband know that feeling firsthand as a military family, and it shaped everything about Nurture & Nest.
Houston hospitals are busy, and many families tell us they feel rushed. Your doula helps you understand your options before labor, stays with you through every shift change, and helps you speak up for the birth you want. After you come home, our postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists help you rest and recover.
CourtneyFounder · Birth & Postpartum Doula · Childbirth EducatorHouston, Katy & Galveston
NataliaBirth & Postpartum DoulaHouston & surrounding suburbs
EmiliBirth & Postpartum DoulaHouston, Brenham & College Station
JaceyPostpartum DoulaHouston, The Woodlands & East Texas
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KarringtonDoulaHouston & surrounding suburbs · Bio coming soon
MegBirth DoulaHouston, Pearland & GalvestonOn maternity leave · Accepting consults
Prenatal visits, unlimited text and phone support, on-call support from 38 weeks, and continuous labor support at home, a birth center or the hospital. $1,850.
What's includedLooking for a night nurse in Houston? Our postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists care for your baby overnight so you can sleep, or help during the day with feeding, recovery and newborn care. From $900 for 20 daytime hours, or $2,000 for five 8-hour nights.
Daytime and overnight optionsPrivate childbirth classes in your home in Houston, or online. Labor, comfort techniques, postpartum recovery and newborn care.
See the classesTraditional steaming method, prepared in a dedicated kitchen, with local pickup and return. $350.
Learn moreA traditional postpartum wrap for gentle abdominal support, available as a $150 add-on to any birth or postpartum package.
Learn moreBirth doulas in the Houston area typically charge between $1,900 and $3,000. Our full birth doula package is $1,850 and includes prenatal visits, unlimited labor support, a TENS unit rental and a postpartum visit.
Postpartum doulas in Houston usually charge $45 to $70 an hour. Our daytime package is $900 for 20 hours, and overnight care is $2,000 for five 8-hour nights. Many families pay with HSA or FSA funds or employer benefits like Carrot, Maven or Progyny, and we offer payment plans.
See all packages and prices · Retainers, payment plans, HSA/FSA and discounts
Our doulas support births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. These are Houston-area hospitals, birth centers, midwives and providers our team has worked alongside.
Katy, Cinco Ranch & FulshearSugar Land, Stafford & Missouri CityRichmond & RosenbergMemorial, Energy Corridor & Spring BranchThe WoodlandsCypressBellaire & the Medical CenterPearland & FriendswoodGalveston & Bay Area
We also serve the Heights, Montrose, Midtown, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Kingwood, Humble and the rest of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Members of our team also travel to Brenham, College Station, Conroe, Huntsville, Livingston, Lufkin and Jasper.
“We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our doula. From the very beginning, she educated us on every aspect of birth and walked us through all of the unbiased options and decisions we might face. Because of her guidance, my husband felt informed, confident, and fully involved in the process—and that made all the difference when he needed to make several last-minute decisions while I couldn’t. She created such a calm, comfortable environment and was an incredible source of support for both of us. Her presence gave us confidence we didn’t even know we needed, and we genuinely felt cared for every step of the way. We would hire her again for every birth if possible. She is truly exceptional, and we are so grateful for her.”
Tessa Green · Google review“Courtney was my doula and she was everything I needed her to be! She was always available to answer all of my questions, she provided guidance on what to ask my OB at appointments, and she was a wealth of knowledge and information! I could not have asked for a better person to guide my husband and me through our first pregnancy. We will be asking for Courtney again should we have a second baby!”
Jordan Hunt · Google review“If you are on the fence about hiring a doula, hire Courtney. If you are expecting and haven't given a doula any thought, still go ahead and hire Courtney. She was absolutely invaluable throughout pregnancy/postpartum and especially during labor and delivery. With a background in pelvic health, I did what I could to help prepare for delivery but things don't always go as planned. Courtney helped ease our minds and helped navigate changes as they came. She provided unbiased guidance so we could make informed decisions during the whole process.”
Natalie Hager · Google review[CONFIRM: use reviews from families in this area]
How much does a doula cost in Houston?
Houston birth doulas typically charge $1,900 to $3,000. Our birth doula package is $1,850. Postpartum care starts at $900 for 20 daytime hours.
Is a postpartum doula the same as a night nurse in Houston?
Many families searching for a night nurse are looking for a postpartum doula or newborn care specialist. A night nurse is a licensed nurse who provides medical care. Our postpartum doulas provide non-medical overnight newborn care and support your recovery.
Do Houston hospitals allow doulas?
Most Houston hospitals welcome doulas as part of your support team. Policies vary, so we review your hospital's rules during prenatal visits.
What if my doula is at another birth?
Every family is guaranteed backup doula coverage. Depending on the circumstances, your backup may be another Nurture & Nest doula or a doula from our network of trusted partners.
Do you have Spanish-speaking doulas in Houston?
Yes. Natalia supports families in English and Spanish across Houston and its suburbs.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes. We offer discounts for military families, first responders and those working in education. We're not in network with TRICARE, and TRICARE does not currently reimburse families for doula services.
Free consultations by phone or video. We'll listen, answer your questions and match you with a doula who fits.
