About – Rachel the Doula

Rachel Yaghobian, Licensed CAPPA Birth Doula

Doula Services in Houston, Texas

About Rachel Yaghobian

I began my doula journey more than 15 years ago, as a favor to a close friend who asked that I accompany her to provide support at her first birth. I had dreamed of becoming a midwife or doula from the time I was very young, but it was only during this experience that I realized how much this work called to me. One of the nurses commented on what a natural I was, and suggested that I consider working in this field professionally. I took her words to heart and began to pursue my doula certification. I am now a licensed CAPPA birth doula.

My Philosophy

I believe that being a doula is about being there for a birthing woman in every possible way. It is certainly not a replacement to family or partner support, but is intended rather to enhance the experience and take some pressure off the partner.

I also firmly believe in “a doula for everyone.” My first and foremost goal is to be able to provide affordable quality care for every woman who wishes to use a doula. My easygoing style and flexible rates, make it realistic for anyone to use my services. In fact, I collaborate with several other professional doulas to make sure every woman is supported in the way most suited to her.

When you contract me as your doula, I will meet with you to discuss your wishes, needs, birth-plan, fears, and expectations of the birth. My role is NEVER to push any of my personal agenda onto you, but rather to educate, guide, respect, and support you in whatever decisions you make along the way.

I have supported women in totally natural births, women with moderate interventions, women with epidurals in place, and C-section births.

I have become well-attuned to a woman’s needs during this very special time. I act as an anchor of calm and serenity that can be depended on. My style is friendly, accepting, warm, and honest. I consider it a true honor and privilege to join a family during this miraculous time in their lives and empower women with the strength to bring a new life into the world.

My goal when I leave the final postpartum visit is to ensure that you feel fulfilled with your birth experience and empowered for life.

My Experience

Over the years I have supported close to 150 women during childbirth and delivery, and many families have reached out to me for subsequent births as their families grew. I have attended births at many hospitals here in Houston, worked at a local birth-center, and interned with the midwifery team in a busy hospital. I am experienced in a wide range of births from natural to medicated to C-sections, and I am comfortable in both the home and hospital settings.

I am the proud mother of 7 children, including one set of twins, so in addition to my professional experience, I also have a wide range of personal birth experiences.

In my professional life, I am a teacher, writer, and lecturer, and this enables me to do much teaching and coaching, as my relationship with my doula clients develops into one of mutual trust and respect.

I would be honored to assist you and your family during this special time.

Contact me for a complimentary consultation and custom packaging to fit your unique needs.

Benefits of Booking with Me

Affordable rates

24 Hour on-call and backup service provided

English/Spanish/Hebrew speaking

Experienced with multiples

References available upon request