You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone

Bringing a baby into the world changes everything—your body, your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of self. You’ve prepared for birth, but what about the days and weeks after? Who’s taking care of you?

At After Birth, we believe postpartum care is just as important as pregnancy and birth. We’re here to make sure you feel supported, heard, and confident as you step into this new chapter.

Meet the Heart Behind After Birth

Hi, I’m Luce Hicks, founder of After Birth, birth & postpartum doula, educator, and mama who’s been exactly where you are.

After experiencing my own challenges with postpartum recovery and feeling the weight of new motherhood, I realized something:

👉 Too many parents are left to figure things out alone.
👉 Support shouldn’t stop after birth—it should start there.

I built After Birth to change the way parents experience postpartum—offering real support, expert guidance, and a community that gets it.

Certifications & Trainings

  • Stop the Bleed from American College of Surgeons

  • BSL through American Heart Association

  • NRP American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate

  • Certified Postpartum Doula

  • Certified Birth Doula

  • Certified Lactation Peer

  • Health and Human Services Lets Talk Sleep Trainer

  • Mental Health First Aider with National Council for Mental Wellbeing

  • Certified Birth/Midwife Assistant through Birth Assistant Education 

  • Certified Childbirth Educator

  • Postpartum Readiness Coach.

Our Values

To Offer Empathetic Understanding

Extending heartfelt understanding and support to mothers and their families throughout the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

To Foster Open Dialogue

Cultivating a safe and open environment for mothers and families to express their vulnerabilities and discuss post-birth challenges.

To Promote Informed Empowerment

Providing educational resources that empower mothers and families to make healthier, informed decisions during childbirth and beyond.

To Provide Wholistic Maternal Support

Offering a nurturing haven encompassing prenatal to postpartum stages, ensuring continuous support.

To Facilitate Wellness and Renewal

Advocating for the wholistic wellness of mothers, facilitating rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit through our retreats and services.

Our Partners

Parkland Hospital

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Parkland Community Health Plan

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Molina Healthcare

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United Way Dallas County

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Dallas Healthy Start

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Dallas Health and Human Services

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Dallas ISD

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Mesquite ISD

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Real Options

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March of Dimes

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Children & Family Institution

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Delighted to Doula

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Viola's House

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Ascend Dallas

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Nurse-Family Partnership Parkland

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Parkland Hospital • Parkland Community Health Plan • Molina Healthcare • United Way Dallas County • Dallas Healthy Start • Dallas Health and Human Services • Dallas ISD • Mesquite ISD • Real Options • March of Dimes • Children & Family Institution • Delighted to Doula • Viola's House • Ascend Dallas • Nurse-Family Partnership Parkland •

Let’s Talk

Whether you're looking for birth support, postpartum care, or just have questions, we’d love to connect. Fill out the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.