Ruby's Birthing Services
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How to Decide if a Doula is Right for You
A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals, their partners, and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Evidence-based research in modern America highlights the numerous benefits of having a doula. Studies show that individuals supported by a doula experience a shorter labor, are less likely to require medical interventions such as epidurals, cesarean births, or forceps-assisted delivery, and report higher satisfaction with their birth. A doula will provide continuity of care during and after your birth journey; unlike doctors, nurses, or other members of the care team, a doula is not subject to shift changes during labor and delivery.
Continuous doula support has been linked to a reduction in overall birth complications and improved outcomes for both parent and baby. If you are looking for an advocate who prioritizes your comfort, birth preferences, and emotional well-being, a doula may be the perfect addition to your birth team. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or exploring options in between, a doula can help you create a birth plan and feel confident, calm, and prepared for this transformative life experience.
In Texas, most insurance agencies, including Medicaid, will provide reimbursement for birthing support from a DONA International accredited doula. Check with your provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.
How to Decide if a Doula is Right for You
What a Doula Provides
- Support for you and your family
- Information and resources
- Continuity of care through prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods
Evidence-Based Benefits of a Doula
- More comfortable labor
- Less likely to require medical interventions
- Higher satisfaction with birth
Our Principles
- Advocate for your comfort
- Non-judgemental care
- Education and Motivation
*In Texas, most insurance agencies, including Medicaid, will provide reimbursement for birthing support from a DONA International accredited doula. Check with your provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.
How to Decide if a Doula is Right for You
What a Doula Provides
- Support for you and your family
- Information and resources
- Continuity of care through prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods
Evidence-Based Benefits of a Doula
- More comfortable labor
- Less likely to require medical interventions
- Higher satisfaction with birth
Our Principles
- Advocate for your comfort
- Non-judgemental care
- Education and Motivation
*In Texas, most insurance agencies, including Medicaid, will provide reimbursement for birthing support from a DONA International accredited doula. Check with your provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.
Services
Prenatal Education Classes
Understanding what to expect from labor, birth, and early postpartum
Classes offered for both laborer and birth partner
Open to anyone, with or without full package
Birth Plan Consultation
Hour-long, required session (if you desire labor and birth support) to create a birth plan for you
Where you deliver, how you deliver, who is with you, and what you want to do if certain situations arise – we will discuss it all and make a plan together
Labor and Birth Support
Beginning at active labor (consistent contractions every 4-5 minutes) through delivery, initial recovery, and first latch, I will be by your side to support you, answer questions or share guidance, and provide comfort measures
On call for 2 weeks leading up to delivery date
Postpartum Support
Flexible schedule based on you and your baby’s needs
- Packages vary based on client requests
Newborn care class
- Private, in-home class with you and the adults in your life who will be caring for baby
- Feeding, burping, baby wrapping, diaper changing, etc.
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Classes
Private, in-home 1:1 yoga with a trained instructor
Packages vary based on client requests
Services
What People Are Saying
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About Your Doula
Nafeesa Arastu, MPH
Birth and Postpartum Doula | Reproductive Health Advocate
“Birth can be beautiful, memorable, and even orgasmic. It doesn’t have to be traumatic. More often than not, if mom is good then baby is automatically good. I’ll be there for you so you can be there for baby.”
Nafeesa is a DONA International Trained Birth and Postpartum Doula, and specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to birthing families. She is an advocate for minimal medical intervention and a birthing experience that is empowering, satisfying, and stress-free.
As an undergraduate at Yale University, Nafeesa studied women’s reproductive health and empowerment through Medical Anthropology and Global Health degrees. She continued at Yale to earn her Master of Public Health (MPH) and researched the biological impact of IVF and other conceptive therapies at Yale School of Medicine’s department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Immunology. This scientific background allows her to apply medical knowledge to her holistic practice as a Doula.
Everyone deserves a calm and nurturing birthing environment where they feel heard, confident, and supported. By providing education, advocacy, emotional reassurance, and unwavering support, Nafeesa can help your family navigate the birthing experience—whether at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital. Welcome your baby into the world with confidence.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Choosing the right support for your birth and postpartum journey is a big decision, and I’m here to help make it easier. Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs, ask questions, and explore how my services can best support you and your family.
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