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Your Birth Team: A Guide to Who Does What
Doula, midwife, nurse, or OB? We break down every role on your birth and postpartum team, so you know exactly who does what.
What is Bloody Show?
Bloody Show “Bloody show” has to be one of the very worst names for a process that happens during labor…
Loose Bowel Movements- are they a sign of early labor?
Sign of early labor– can going to the bathroom frequently really be a sign?
What Does a Postpartum Doula Do?
What does a postpartum doula do? You’ve researched strollers, picked out a crib, and maybe even toured the hospital where…
How to Write a Birth Plan
If you are on any type of social media, I can almost guarantee that you have, or will soon, come…
Holiday Boundaries for New Parents
Holiday Boundaries for New Parents I was scrolling on Tiktok the other day (as one does when trying to disassociate)…
What You’ve Heard About Birth Might Not Be True
What You’ve Heard About Birth Might Not Be True When my daughter was little, she used to sing all of…
Learning more about our Rocket City Doulas
One of our favorite ways to introduce you to our Rocket City Doulas team is for us to interview each…
Meet the Doula: Danna
Meet the Doula: Danna We’re excited to introduce you to Danna, one of our Rocket City Doulas. Danna brings warmth,…
Is This Early Labor?
It’s often slow. Uneventful. A little confusing. You might be wondering is this it? or am I imagining this? Is this early labor?…
Rockababy
Some moments in parenting catch you off guard in the best way. A word you forgot was only yours. A creaky chair that brings back the early days. One of our doulas, Arin, shared this reflection with us, and it stuck. It’s personal, and filled with the kind of layered meaning that only shows up when you’ve lived a few rounds of baby life. We’re sharing it here with her permission. “Mama. Why are…” my middle son restarts his question, “Are we the only people who call it…