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Pregnant and Looking for Something To Do In Huntsville This Weekend?
New and expectant parents get your FREE ticket to Babypalooza – Huntsville’s only Baby & Maternity expo – Saturday, September…
Meet the New Rocket City Doulas
I grew up in Michigan. Both of my parents worked in the factories in the auto industry. When I was…
Bedtime Rituals For Newborns
A few days ago we talked about rituals in labor, and how they can help someone in labor cope. Let’s…
Rituals in Labor
I have a weekly ritual of washing and changing our sheets every Thursday. This ritual makes me happy, especially Thursday…
When should I hire a labor doula?
One of the most common questions we hear in the community is “When should I hire my doula team”? The…
What is Early Labor and What Does it Feel Like?
Early labor is the first phase of labor. But, before we really venture into that, it’s important to note that…
What is Postpartum Doula support?
Maybe you’ve seen the viral videos of postpartum doulas on TikTok or Instagram. You might have an idea of what…
Accepting Help Postpartum
Eliza, my youngest, was super into Cinderella when she was 3. We went through a time where we read at…
Bathing your baby: Co-Bathing
There are several different bathing techniques. Every family will find their favorite style of bathing their baby, and you’ll learn…
Bathing your baby: Submersion bathing
There are several different bathing techniques. Every family will find their own favorite style of bathing their baby, and you’ll…
How to Bathe Your Newborn
My own husband, a smart, competent, engineer found himself bathing our eldest with very little confidence and a whole lot…
Tearing During Childbirth
Over the years of doula work, we’ve found that a common concern for some clients is tearing during birth. Clients…