Trusted by Houston families for over twenty-five years. Personalized care and guidance for every stage of your journey.
Explore the stage you are in to discover our trusted guidance, services, education, and community designed for your journey ahead.
A note from our founder
One of my goals in creating the Motherhood Center was to recreate the village atmosphere I knew from my small hometown in Czechoslovakia. Today, twenty-five years on, we see a third generation of Houston families coming through our doors.
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Vetted sitters for an evening out. Same standards as our placements.
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Licensed prenatal and postnatal therapists. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone.
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Houston's only full-time prenatal studio. Yoga, Pilates, Mom & Baby.
Learn more →For over twenty-five years, the Motherhood Center has been trusted by more than 100,000 Houston families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the years beyond. Founded by Gabriela and Gary Gerhart, we have provided families with compassionate support, expert care, and a trusted village through every stage of the parenting journey.
From wellness services and childbirth education to lactation support, doula care, newborn support, nanny placement, and parenting resources, our team offers thoughtful, personalized guidance designed around the evolving needs of modern families.
More than a resource, we are your village — a trusted destination for care, connection, and support from pregnancy through parenthood.
For generations, the push present has honored the incredible strength and transformation of bringing new life into the world. Today, the most meaningful gifts offer comfort, care, and support when it matters most.
Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful baby shower gift or an elevated push present, we help you curate personalized care bundles tailored to what mom truly needs.
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From yoga and fitness classes to massages and educational courses, our FAQs cover everything you need to navigate your motherhood journey confidently.
View all FAQs →Yes. Our boutique team helps you build a registry of hand-selected products and services, including in-home support packages, classes, and gift certificates.
We rent BabyWeigh II infant scales by the week. Useful for tracking intake during the first weeks at home, especially when working with a lactation consultant.
Yes. Private VIP classes can be hosted at our studio or in your home, on your schedule. Pregnancy 101, newborn care, and infant CPR are the most requested.
Most clients start postnatal massage between two and six weeks postpartum, depending on delivery and your provider's clearance. Our therapists are trained for every stage of recovery.
Mom & Baby Yoga welcomes infants from six weeks through pre-crawling, with a separate Mom & Baby Pilates option that follows. Bring a mat and a blanket for baby.
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