Home Birth Midwife in Houston, Texas
Amena Idir Midwifery provides safe, calm, nurturing home birth experiences for pregnant women in Houston, Texas who desire to be seen, heard, and honored during their prenatal journey. We provide prenatal care that is sacred, grounded, and culturally aware, elevating births as the intended rite of passage.
We intentionally partner with you by listening, educating, and empowering you through this deeply personal experience ensuring that it is clinically and spiritually safe, holistic, and transformational.
Our Story
Amena Idir Midwifery is a boutique midwifery practice in Houston, Texas founded by a Certified- Nurse Midwife that offers a personalized and safe alternative to hospital care to low risk families who believe in home birth that is rooted in education, evidence-based care, informed consent, and genuine connection.
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Amena means honest and pure. Idir means life. So it seemed appropriate to name a birth and wellness space pure and honest life to describe the care that we provide. The goal was and still is to be apart of the solution. To seek out innovative ways to improve maternal care and outcomes. To provide a safe space welcoming ALL women with a special invitation to those who are typically not seen or heard. As one of Houston's black midwives, it is vital to provide home birth, prenatal care, postpartum care, and women's wellness care that is sacred and safe.
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We began this season of our journey with a growing and flowing plan to eventually ease into a wellness space. On December 1, 2021 we experienced our first home birth of a young king who was gently welcomed into this world by his parents on their terms and in the safety of their home. He entered this world in a matter of two short hours. The trust of this mother in her body and the teamwork made all the difference. We are forever grateful to this family for their continued support. This birth truly birthed Amena Idir Midwifery (AIM). It honestly birthed a home birth midwife and practice.​​​
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Our Services
We're so glad you're here!
We believe in providing peaceful experiences and gentle exams.
As midwives, we hold space for the whole you and your women's health goals.
Take a look through our services and let us know if you have any questions.
*All services require a consultation. ** We do not accept insurance or Medicaid *** Payment plans are available
" All that you need is already inside of you"
Our Team
Midwife KaTina
KaTina Poe, MSN, APRN, CNM is a Certified- Nurse Midwife serving families throughout Houston, Texas. Midwife KaTina is a graduate of Oakwood University and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She's had the honor of serving women in the hospital, birth center, and home settings for over 13 years. Her approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate, relationship based care.
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Here's a message from Midwife KaTina:
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"Oh my goodness midwifery has been a journey. With each birth I am rebirthed. More wise and more grateful. I never would have believed that this little girl from Meridian, Mississippi would be called into such a divine and blessed profession. I'm still in awe. I became a Nurse-Midwife over 10 years ago because I wanted to educate and serve women. Catching babies has been the bonus. I started Amena Idir Midwifery to return to the sacred ceremony of birth and I had to learn midwifery all over again, but this time I learned midwifery from my heart. I look forward to making a lasting impact on maternal health."
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Megan Hyde
Megan is a certified doula and New Orleans native and a former paramedic. After the birth of her first child, Megan leaned into her calling as a doula. She started the Urban Doula Project supporting moms through pregnancy and birth to be apart of the solution and prevent her story from happening to anyone else.
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Megan is now a mom of 3 and a transplant to Houston, Texas. Megan and KaTina met at a birth worker gathering but really hit it off after a birth they supported together. Megan began birth assisting with AIM in 2025 and is an irreplaceable member of our team.
Melissa Mitchell
Melissa is a certified doula and perinatal educator, reiki master and wellness warrior. Melissa is on a mission to empower women with the emotional, physical and spiritual support they need to step into their power during this miraculous journey called womanhood. Her role extends beyond advocacy for birthing women; it's about education, encouragement, and creating a space where her clients can have a conscious and empowered lived experience.
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Melissa is our doula and newest birth assistant. She brings such warmth and life to our team and her healing hands are undeniable.
" A woman with a vision and a voice is unstoppable"
CONTACT US
832-308-0100​
connect@amenaidirmidwifery.com​
Houston, TX
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5p​m
