Rosia’s Sunkissed Doula LLC

05/01/2026

As a survivor of HELLP syndrome and preeclampsia, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to recognize the signs/symptoms and advocate for yourself to get the care you need!

I’m grateful that both of my cases were caught early, resulting in healthy deliveries with 2 healthy baby boys who are growing into healthy young men. My team of midwives, OBs, doulas, and pediatricians validated my concerns the whole step of the way. My birth stories are proof that interdisciplinary collaboration works!

As a doula myself, I continue to advocate for preeclampsia awareness. To learn more, follow this organization or contact me!

05/01/2026

Vitamin K at birth is not a vaccine.

It doesn’t stimulate the immune system, it doesn’t contain antigens, and it isn’t designed to prevent an infectious disease.

Vitamin K is a vitamin something our bodies naturally need to help blood clot properly. Babies are born with very low levels of it, which puts them at risk for a rare but serious condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), which can cause internal bleeding, including in the brain.

The vitamin K shot simply gives newborns the boost they need to prevent that risk during those first critical weeks of life.

You don’t have to agree with every medical recommendation but it’s important we’re calling things what they actually are. Vitamin K ≠ vaccine.

05/01/2026

Greetings May! To all expectant mothers, I wish a serene and joyful month. If there's anything I can do to support you during this time, please don't hesitate to reach out!

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

Just an added layer to the maternal-fetal health crisis! As a NICU RN and doula, I can say there is much work to be done.

According to the March of Dimes 2025 US report card:

"In 2024, nearly 380,000 babies were born preterm—1 in 10 births—placing the US among the highest rates in developed nations. Progress is not reaching the families who need it most."

"For the fourth consecutive year, the United States earned a D+ grade for preterm birth, marking the longest stretch of the lowest grade in Report Card history."

Less than 8 US states earned A and B reports. The US is failing our most vulnerable women and children.

We cannot emphasize enough that doulas are bandaids on the massive wound that is US health care. We aid in improving outcomes for each of our clients but we are not the solution, neither is the responsibility ours.

Nonetheless, a 2024 study found doula support was associated with a 29% lower risk of preterm birth. Why?

It's likely multifaceted but doula care is often associated with:

✨️ Education about risk factors, red flag symptoms, and ways to reduce risks around a variety of pregnancy complications
✨️ Encouragement to attend all prenatal care appointments
✨️ Continuity of support and encouragement of advocacy - if something feels off, you deserve appropriate care!
✨️ Reminding parents of their rights during pregnancy and labor

Not all cases of preterm labor can be prevented and we don't always know why a preterm labor occurs. However, there are things we can do, when families have access to proper medical care, to reduce the risk of preterm labor. Some ways to reduce risk include:

✨️ Adequate prenatal care
✨️ Continuity of care with midwives
✨️ Continuity of care with an OB
✨️ Addressing any signs of and treating UTIs
✨️ Adequate support, including nutrition support, for parents with hyperemesis gravidarum
✨️ Educating parents and providing screening for risk of cervical insufficiency and treating it
✨️ Establishing care in the first trimester
✨️ Proper support for managing gestational diabetes
✨️ Monitoring blood pressure and signs of preeclampsia

If your response to this is, "but doesn't everyone already have access to those things?" unfortunately, no. Many disparities in care exist.

04/24/2026

Yet another tragedy… 💔🙏🏽

A woman who went viral for spending less than $47 on her wedding dress has died during childbirth at 32 years old.

Kiara Brokenbrough died on March 30 as her son, Jonah, was born. Jonah remains in the NICU and is showing improvement. The Brokenbroughs gained attention in 2022 after celebrating their nuptials with a $500 wedding in Los Angeles.

They kept costs low by hosting fewer than 30 people at their roadside ceremony and having guests go Dutch at the reception. Kiara told the Los Angeles Times they didn't want to go into debt over a wedding. The couple was moving from West Virginia back to California when Kiara unexpectedly died.

Kiara's death came just weeks before the 10th annual Black Maternal Health Week. Black women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth than any other demographic.

04/18/2026

GOD sends confirmations and “pick me ups” in mysterious but beautiful ways! I am sharing this to encourage all of us that GOD sees, GOD knows, and GOD rewards us openly for every private deed we do in the lives of others.

I love my job because it fuels my passion for the population I serve. This token only reignited that passion to continue the fight in all avenues of life that I’m called to serve in.

This is the perfect end to 🤎✊🏽😘

04/18/2026

Sharing to reach a mother in need!

We’re partnering with the Eli Collins Foundation for Premature Babies to host a community baby shower!

Join us for a morning of giveaways, games, food and prizes. New and expectant moms will receive FREE diaper bags filled with diapers and wipes! Don’t miss this chance to connect with your community and celebrate new beginnings.

📅 Saturday, May 2
🕙 12 noon – 2 p.m.
📍Val's Event Studio: 475 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607

Find more community events near you at: MolinaHealthcare.com/SCEvents

04/16/2026

Let’s change the narrative!

Black women in South Carolina are two times as likely to die during childbirth, according to a women’s health nurse practitioner. Details - https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/15/black-maternal-health-week-highlights-disparities-south-carolina-maternal-care/