Some families worry about hiring a doula too early and experiencing pregnancy loss. It’s not Infant and Pregnancy Loss awareness day, or month. There is nothing on the calendar that makes this a topic we should discuss today. However, pregnancy loss continues to be an on-going occurrence in the everyday life of birth workers.
With clients contacting us the day they find out they’re pregnant, and sometimes even before the positive test, we are prepared to walk through all stages of pregnancy with you.
Our mission has always been to support birth in every trimester. So, what does that mean? First of all, because we run as an agency model, we have the ability to go on call for you the moment the contract is signed. You can contact one of your doulas with any worries or concerns, no matter how early in pregnancy those worries and concerns arise.
We are trained in bereavement support and will walk through the process with your family just as we would any other birth. We can help answer questions, help you come with a list of possible questions to ask your provider, walk you through what to expect, and give you information and resources if needed or desired.
There is never a time that is “too early” to hire us at Rocket City Doulas. You can breathe easier knowing that if issues do arise, we will be there to support you!
Our (Tracy’s) family had six miscarriages, five of which were back-to-back-to-back. I am intimately aware of how pregnancy loss can impact a family. I am also intimately aware of how lonely and lost you can feel during pregnancy loss. We at Rocket City Doulas are a non-judgemental ear, if nothing else, to listen and to hopefully help your family feel less alone.
