Katrina|Babies

To say that 2006 has flown by is a massive understatement. In the months that have passed since I last posted to this site, I have taught three prenatal class series for the Community Center for Life. I've been the doula for a half dozen births. I've also seen a significant part of my family relocate to another state because of the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Nonetheless, I am grateful to be here and continue to serve women throughout the Metro New Orleans area with education and support for pregnancy and birth.

My schedule is filling up for the December 2006 through February 2007 window as far as doula clients are concerned. I work with another wonderful doula, also named Heidi, and will be mentoring some aspiring doulas during the next year, so we can all work as a team to see that your needs are met. Contact me for more details on my availability.

Until next time...

Blessings,
Heidi L. Rau
New Orleans

Class is in Session

On Monday, March 6, I began teaching a prenatal class series at the Pregnancy Testing Center in Gretna. The five-week course takes place each Monday evening on Lafayette Street and is a free service of the PTC. We are pleased to have Dr. Mompoint, OB/GYN and Dr. Bettencourt, Pediatrician, scheduled as guest speakers. If you have questions about the class, call the center at 504.227.9090.

Home Delivery

No, I'm not talking about babies born at home, although that's a good topic and a great idea!

Have you ever attended a class and felt uncomfortable with the formal classroom surroundings? Maybe you prefer one-on-one teaching and learn better that way. What about fitting classes into your schedule on the same night every week for 6-10 weeks? Did you opt out of taking classes for any of these reasons? Would you?

You now have an alternative. I'm opening up my services to include private Childbirth Preparation Classes done in your home on a flexible schedule. Interested? Email me at expectingnewlife@aol.com or call me at 504.453.2634 and we'll discuss the details.

I am taking new doula clients in 2006 and am also working towards a traditional childbirth preparation class (location may be Metairie) in the Spring. I'm considering resurrecting my weekend class that was supposed to happen in October, but was obviously cancelled due to Katrina.

Education and support during pregnancy go a very long way in making your birth the best experience it can be. Together we will make a great team! Contact me today.