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Testimonials

"We really appreciated having Alana as our doula...In planning, she was incredibly open and responsive to our ideas and opinions...and the day-of, really worked hard to make our ideals possible." --Jessica, MBB Doula Client

Welcome to Mind Body Births! MBB offers Doula services and HypnoBirthing childbirth ed courses by Alana Rose. Doula service covers the entire DC Metro area, while MBB HypnoBirthing classes take place in the District and in Arlington. That's right--HypnoBirthing has finally arrived in the heart of DC!


Now offering private HypnoBirthing classes--you pick the dates and I'll come to your home!  Click here for more info!

 

Check group class dates on the Upcoming Courses page and register on the Registration & Fees page or call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Alana for more info!


Now accepting Doula clients for Spring and Summer!  See the Doula Services page for details and check out the Doula FAQ.

Contact me to find out about the Hostess Discount and discover the convenience of hosting a class in your own home!


"A pregnant woman is like a beautiful flowering tree, but take care when it comes time for the harvest that you do not shake or bruise the tree, for in doing so, you may harm both the tree and its fruit." --Peter Jackson, R.N.


"All natural birth has a purpose and a plan; who would think of tearing open the chrysalis as the butterfly is emerging? Who would break the shell to pull the chick out?"
--Unknown

 

What is a doula? A doula...

  • Recognizes birth as a key life experience that the mother will remember all her life...

  • Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor...

  • Assists the woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth...

  • Stays by the side of the laboring woman throughout the entire labor...

  • Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, an objective viewpoint and assistance to the woman in getting the information she needs to make good decisions...

  • Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and clinical careproviders...

  • Perceives her role as one who nutures and protects the woman's memory of her birth experience.

 

Upcoming Courses

Arlington, VA:

-Aug 2 thru 30

-Oct 4 thru Nov 8

-Dec 6 thru Jan 10


Eastern Market, DC:

-July 22 thru Aug 19

-Sept 2 thru 30

-Oct 14 thru Nov 11


Click for details!

Welcome MBB Babies!

Baby James
born 4/3/09
at Georgetown Hosp
7lb2oz, 19inches

Ethan Asher
born 3/26/09
at INOVA-Alexandria
6lb9oz, 19inches

Carolina Jolie
born 2/1/09
at VA Hospital Ctr
7lb3oz, 19.5inches

Caroline Rose
born 1/4/09
at INOVA-Fairfax
5lb9oz, 19inches

Baby Leo
born 11/18/08
at INOVA-Alexandria
6lb7oz, 20inches

Baby Nathan
born 10/5/08
at VA Hosp Ctr
6lb2oz, 19inches

Isabella Bobbi
born 9/30/08
at INOVA-Fairfax
4lb14oz, 19inches

Margaret Elizabeth
born 9/7/08
at INOVA-Alexandria
7lb13oz, 19inches

Callie Elida
born 8/31/08
at Loudon Birthing Inn
7lb3oz, 19inches

Zara Michelle
born 8/26/08
at INOVA-Alexandria
8lb15oz, 20inches


Victor Pearse
born 8/24/08
at INOVA-Alexandria
9lb6oz, 21.5inches