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Testimonials

"Listening to the birth affirmations was extremely relaxing and I just had [my husband] start it from the beginning whenever it ended. Between the birth affirmations and long deep breaths I was really very comfortable for most of the labor, especially when I was in the tub." --Ann, MBB Student
Welcome to Mind Body Births! MBB offers Doula services and HypnoBirthing childbirth ed courses by Alana Rose.  Doula services and classes are offered throughout the entire DC metro area.  I've worked as a doula at eleven different hospitals throughout DC, MD, and VA.

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


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

 

You can host a group class in your home if you know other interested couples and all couples will receive the group rate. Call Alana anytime at 872-BABY-JOY or email for more info!

 
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"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

Group Classes are
currently on hold
until further notice.

Contact Alana to
host a private class
in your home and
pay the group rate.


Click for info on
private classes...

Welcome MBB Babies!

Baby Nathan
born 7/20/10
at Potomac Hospital
8lb5oz

Zoe Lissette
born 7/18/10
at Georgetown
6lb0oz

Everlyn Jane
born 7/10/10
at Bethesda Naval

Henry William
born 7/9/10
at VA Hosp Ctr

Zuren Gray
born 6/25/10
at Sibley Memorial
6lb6oz, 20inches

Cora Jane
born 6/9/10
at INOVA-Alexandria

Kelsey Rowan
born 4/26/10
at Southern Maryland
7lb8oz, 20 inches

Ian Ronald
born 4/8/10
at VA Hospital Ctr
7lb10oz, 20inches

Johanna Dean
born 3/11/10
at Shady Grove
8lb2oz, 21inches

Amelia Lorainne
born 10/24/09
at Wash Hosp Ctr
8lb6oz, 20inches

Allys Alexandra
born 10/16/09
at Bethesda Naval
6lb11oz, 20.5inches

Beckett McKenna
born 10/12/09
at VA Hosp Ctr
7lb15oz, 20inches

Katerina Marie
born 8/5/09
at VA Hospital Ctr
6lb13oz, 20inches

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