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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…
What We Wish We Knew 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…
Honoring Infertility Awareness Week
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.
Strategies for Coping Without Medication During Labor
Strategies to help support your goal of an unmedicated labor
Dear Strong One
Today’s post is an open (with love) letter from Heather, one of our Rocket City Doulas labor doulas. Dear Strong…