Carmen Davis Birth Services

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

12/04/2024

Do you suspect you have food sensitivities but can’t pinpoint what is causing issues? Or maybe you have regular digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea. These issues are common but they are not healthy or “normal.”

If you would like education and guidance on how to pinpoint foods that may be causing you issues, join me in January for a guided elimination diet.

The goal of doing an elimination diet is to remove the most common foods that cause sensitivities for a short period of time. After a few weeks of elimination, we will add them back into your diet, one at a time, to see how your body reacts. The most common foods that people have issues with are gluten, dairy, refined sugar, eggs, and soy.

We will spend one week preparing, 3 weeks in the elimination diet and 2 weeks adding foods back in.

The program will include guidance, lots of delicious recipes and a supportive online community.

Link in bio to sign up!

08/30/2024

I have not been very active on this account over the past year. While I am still doing birth and postpartum work, I have really cut back on my client load due to my family’s schedule and needs. My girls are in a busy phase of life and I don’t want to miss out on their dance recitals, gymnastics meets and soccer tournaments. While I do envision taking on more births down the road, for now I can only manage a few clients a year. As I transition away from birth work for a bit, I am adding a certification in functional nutrition counseling. If you have ever worked with me, we likely spoke about nutrition and diet in regard to fertility, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It’s a topic I love to read about and study. I’ve wanted to expand into functional nutrition for awhile and this seemed like the right time! You can follow me at and I’ll do some cross posting here. I will be taking on private and group clients in a few months. Reach out with questions!

10/31/2023

A few weeks ago I completed a HypnoBirthing teacher training! I’m looking for one couple who would like to go through the 5 week course remotely so that I can finish my certification. The cost is $75 for materials and shipping. The class will be on Zoom/Google meetings either Monday evenings or on the weekend and is 2.5 hours per class for 5 weeks. HypnoBirthing is an amazing program and I have no doubt you will love it! Reach out if you have questions or are interested ♥️.

07/13/2023

Pro tip: throw some cooked lentils in your salad! They are high in fiber, iron, B6, folate, manganese and protein. One cup contains 17 grams of protein. Lentils are great during pregnancy, postpartum and when you’re trying to conceive.

06/14/2023

I made the decision to change my business name to better reflect the services I offer and the area that I serve. Nothing has changed except my business name. I will still be offering fertility, maternity and postpartum support as well as Reflexology and Reiki when I have an office space. I am currently working on my level 1 nutrition coach certification and will be incorporating that into my practice in the future. Thank you for supporting my business!

06/11/2023

I recently attended an amazing virtual conference hosted by . I have so much I want to share from what I learned but this thought really stuck with me:

Birth is a feminine process. It can’t be rushed. It only works if the person birthing feels safe, secure and supported. All mammals go to a dark, safe space to give birth and the human brain and body is no different. In the western world, we’ve taken a very feminine process and forced it into a masculine, medical system.

If you feel the safest or need to give birth in a hospital, these are some ways you can tap into your feminine energy:

🌸Turn off the overhead lights. Use led candles or twinkle lights to softly light the room.

🌸Get in the tub. Water helps to break to fear-tension-pain cycle.

🌸Request intermittent or wireless monitoring rather than the continuous fetal monitor so you can move around more easily.

🌸Get out of the bed and move your body.

🌸Take deep, slow breaths and connect with your baby.

What are your thoughts? Do you have any ideas to add to this list?

06/05/2023

Hello Friends! It’s been a looong time since I’ve posted here. I needed a break and time to get my family settled after moving from Colorado to Texas last fall. I am happy to report that I am accepting birth and postpartum clients again for this fall. At the moment, I am not taking Reflexology or Reiki clients. If you are in the west Houston area, I would love to connect with you! You can check out my services through my link in bio. Stay tuned for some changes and new services coming soon!

11/20/2022

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This post made me choke on my drink!! 🤣🤣 SO funny!!!

10/13/2022

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10/12/2022

Things we know…. Reports:
“Henderson says that many of the countries with better pregnancy outcomes have a large midwifery workforce, whereas only about 10% of pregnancies are managed by midwives in the U.S. Doulas don't provide that kind of clinical care, but offer information as well as pregnancy, labor and postpartum support that can improve birth outcomes.

"We know that the midwifery model results in improved outcomes and less [risky, unnecessary medical] intervention, and we also know that doula support helps prevent [poor] outcomes and helps get moms to the help that they need faster," Henderson says.
Currently, the people who access doula care are only the people who can afford it, Henderson explains, because it's not typically covered by insurance.
March of Dimes is pushing to expand equitable access to doula services in two main ways: training and developing the workforce, and reimbursing the cost of their services. As of August, only five states were actively reimbursing doula services on Medicaid plans, the report says, and another seven were working to implement that change. “

Link to full article in bio or at https://apple.news/A9FcI4JPRSUexDx4f-3zsng

10/09/2022

This is why we need to support midwifery care, birth centers and choices in prenatal care and birth.

This is Midwifery….this is what it means to walk with our clients, to stand beside them in strength and support. Thanks to Lindsey Eden - Birth Photography & Doula Support for the image.

This past week has been one of devastation and pure heartbreak. I am shattered. The fact that this coincides with National Midwifery week has made it more difficult. Typically during this week, I celebrate Midwifery and all the midwives I know and look up to. This year, however, I have been crying and trying to pick up the pieces for my co-workers, our families, our community and myself. Know that I will recover, that I will find the strength to get back up and STAND with our community again, that something beautiful will emerge.

This is what our current health care system does not understand and does not care to know or understand. This unquantifiable magic between a pregnant person and a care provider that have had time and space to develop relationship. How this relationship is protective against harm, how it is protective against poor outcomes and how it can help to ensure good outcomes. That how a person is treated matters! That especially how a person is treated during vulnerable times matters! That trust matters! This is what our current health care system does not care about. These are intangible points that we cannot attach price tags, diagnosis or procedure codes to. This is why we need a revolution in health care.

Please stay tuned for updates and action items. Please continue to send love and energy our way.