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Learning Your Baby’s Hunger Cues
As a new parent, it can be hard at first to communicate with your baby. It can be tricky to…
Doula teams in Huntsville?
Each of our labor clients is assigned a doula TEAM. Most of our teams are comprised of two doulas. These two doulas are YOUR doulas. Both of them. There is no primary doula and no backup, just those two amazing doulas (for the price of one.)
Mental Walls in Labor
I recently went to a wedding out of state. The invitation said, “cocktail or evening gowns, please”. I, being who…
Equipping Yourself for Birth and Postpartum
A few years ago our family (Tracy) went on a trip out west. We made a circuit of Vegas, Zion,…
The Rocket City Doulas Placenta Encapsulation Difference
Did you know that the placenta is the only organ that the body grows and then discards upon task completion? …
Will a Doula Replace My Partner?
Written by Kaelie Harris- RCD Labor Doula “How does the doula work with the birth partner?” This is a question…
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…