HOLISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood
Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood
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About Us
Amanda Moore
Child Birth Educator, Doula, Media Literacy Community Trainer, Bilingual Education Instructor, Mother
Amanda graduated from Rice University in 1998 with a BA in Political Science / Policy Studies. She served in the Teach for America Program, a two-year service commitment to the local school system. She received her certification in early childhood education as well as bilingual education and taught for five years in H.I.S.D. and with the K.I.P.P. Academy charter school. She left the teaching field to join Houston's first public television station, HousonPBS (KUHT) as an Education & Outreach Coordinator, providing community education and professional training on media literacy, early reading skills, etc. She decided to change course in 2007 and joined the UH Women's Studies program as a program manager.
Child Birth Educator, Doula, Media Literacy Community Trainer, Bilingual Education Instructor, Mother
Amanda graduated from Rice University in 1998 with a BA in Political Science / Policy Studies. She served in the Teach for America Program, a two-year service commitment to the local school system. She received her certification in early childhood education as well as bilingual education and taught for five years in H.I.S.D. and with the K.I.P.P. Academy charter school. She left the teaching field to join Houston's first public television station, HousonPBS (KUHT) as an Education & Outreach Coordinator, providing community education and professional training on media literacy, early reading skills, etc. She decided to change course in 2007 and joined the UH Women's Studies program as a program manager.
In her personal life, she gave birth to her daughter, Ada, in 2006 via induction (low amniotic fluid level) and unwanted cesarian section. After six months of post-partum depression, she began reflecting on the birth, reaching out to support groups and decided to explore different options including a change in practitioner and hospital for the next time around. In 2008, she gave birth to her son, Jonah, via natural, non-drug induced vaginal birth. This was a deeply moving experience for her and a catalyst for her involvement in the holistic birth philosophy. In 2010, Eden joined the family in the quiet intimacy of their home - bringing still more awe regarding the birth experience.
She apprenticed with mentor, Nadia Stein, in doula services and childbirth education and continues to learn about the mysteries of pregnancy, labor and birth through the wonderful clients and passionate midwives and obstetricians she has the opportunity to work with. She enjoys supporting couples in all stages of parenthood - from family planning to conception to birth and beyond.
Contact Us
Amanda Moore
Child Birth Educator, Lactation Aid, Doula amoore@holisticexpectations.com
David Moore
LCSW Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy
dmooretherapy@sbcglobal.net
David Moore
LCSW, DBT Certified, ACT Trained, Father
David graduated from Southwestern University in 1993 with a triple major in History, Psychology and Communications. He worked as a Team Leader and Director of Training Development in the Serve Houston Americorps Program. He went on to graduate from the University of Houston, Graduate School of Social Work in 2000 and became part of the section of Adolescent Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the Adolescent Clinic at Ben Taub General Hospital in 2004. In 2005, he opened his own private practice which serves individuals, couples, families and groups.
LCSW, DBT Certified, ACT Trained, Father
David graduated from Southwestern University in 1993 with a triple major in History, Psychology and Communications. He worked as a Team Leader and Director of Training Development in the Serve Houston Americorps Program. He went on to graduate from the University of Houston, Graduate School of Social Work in 2000 and became part of the section of Adolescent Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the Adolescent Clinic at Ben Taub General Hospital in 2004. In 2005, he opened his own private practice which serves individuals, couples, families and groups.
