Home Birth Midwife in Houston, Texas
Our Story
Amena translates to mean 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.
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 2 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 AIM. It honestly birthed a home birth midwife and practice.
"Hello, I'm Midwife KaTina and oh my goodness it 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 side of birth and I had to learn midwifery all over again, but this time I learned midwifery from my heart."
"A woman with a vision and a voice is unstoppable"
The Team
Megan Hyde
Megan is a New Orleans native and a former EMT/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.
Megan is now a mom of 3 and 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 the team.
Melissa
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.
Melissa is our doula and birth assistant. She brings such warmth and life to our team and her healing hands are undeniable.
