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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…

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What we wish we would have known before having a baby

What We Wish We Knew Before Having a Baby (or Becoming Parents) From the Rocket City Doulas team There’s so…

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There are still days when it feels like I can’t catch my breath under the weight of all these emotions.
And if I’m being honest — I’m still learning how to pull myself out of the whirlwind.

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Strategies to help support your goal of an unmedicated labor

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using epidural as a tool

Today’s post is an open (with love) letter from Heather, one of our Rocket City Doulas labor doulas. Dear Strong…

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Babypalooza Huntsville Come See Us April 5 There’s nothing quite like Babypalooza. It’s part baby fair, part parenting crash course,…

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You can feel it through your entire body. Your pulse quickens, your mind clouds or races, you feel completely exhausted,…

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You are a good parent. February is such an odd time of year for me and for our memories. Our first baby…

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Bringing a new little life home changes EVERYTHING about your life- your body, your brain, your home, and, especially, your relationships. Between…

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When to call your doula: Whether it’s a concern about something, or a question they have, many clients wonder when,…

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Hard work is never wasted. If you asked me if I liked to cook, I’d say “maybe” or “sometimes.” I…

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(This is a repost of a previous blog, updated with new reflections and edits on When Your Birth isn’t What…

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