The Roc Doula

09/24/2025

Birth partners this post is for you!

Have you ever wondered what you can do to support your partner during labor? Here is a short list of things to do:

💛 Talk about everything
💛 Get ready to wait
💛 Remember that your support is the most important of all

Swipe to read about what to remember or do to prep for your partner’s labor.

09/17/2025

Let’s talk about one of breastfeeding’s lesser-known players: the Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (aka FIL, your milk supply’s sneaky little regulator).

💛 Here’s the scoop: FIL is a hormone hanging out in your breast milk that essentially says, ‘We’ve got plenty of milk here—no need to make more right now.’ So, the more milk that sits in your breasts, the more FIL is released, and the louder the ‘stop making milk’ signal gets sent to your brain.

💛 But here’s the trick: frequent milk removal (aka nursing or pumping) keeps FIL in check! The more you nurse, the less FIL is around to send that ‘slow down’ message. Instead, your body receives the ‘We’re low on stock- send more milk!’ message, and responds by making more!

So if you’re working to boost that supply, remember: empty breasts make more milk, full breasts… not so much. Keep that milk flowing!

09/11/2025

09/08/2025

Did you know that your doula can answer all kinds of questions?

Question types include:
💛 Pregnancy
💛 Childbirth
💛 Postpartum
💛 Breastfeeding

And so much more…

Make sure to have a great relationship with your doula and so that you’re comfortable asking them any questions that come up.

P.S. My clients have unlimited access to me via text, phone, or email throughout their pregnancy and even into their early postpartum period!

09/04/2025

09/01/2025

Do you know what my role as your doula would be during labor?

A doula’s role during labor is vast. I offer physical support and comfort. I can give you information to make informed decisions. And sometimes I just hold space for you and your partner to drift off into labor land. But I also:

💛 Keep you cool & clam
💛 Creating a safe space
💛 Support your partner

If you’re looking for a doula please reach out! I have availability starting for due dates in March 2026 and beyond.

08/26/2025

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08/25/2025

Have you ever wondered what doula support looks like?

Doulas can play many different roles depending on what stage of pregnancy or postpartum you are:

💛 Prenatal Support
💛 Birth Support
💛 Postpartum Support

Swipe to read about what type of support is offered at each stage of motherhood.

If you’re looking for specifics on what I offer (such as how many prenatal meetings we would have) please check out my website for more information. therocdoula.com

08/22/2025

Did you know that today is is National rainbow baby day? 🌈

A “rainbow baby” is the term used for children conceived after the loss of another child.

Though many may not actually like the term “rainbow baby.” It’s always best to wait for the parents to use it before you do!

Wishing you all a gentle happy national rainbow baby day.

🌈

08/18/2025

“My body is designed for this miraculous journey of birth.”

Affirmations are an important part of preparing for birth. Your mindset is key to getting you through labor and even enjoying it!

When can you use affirmations?
💛 During pregnancy
💛 Going past your due date
💛 When labor starts
💛 When labor gets hard
💛 While pushing

You can really use them whenever!

What are some affirmation you plan to use or have used during pregnancy or labor? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏼

P.S Your doula can say affirmations for you! They act as great reminders that you can do hard things!

08/14/2025

Do you want to start introducing a bottle to your baby?

Try these 3 things to help make introducing a bottle easier:
💛 Start small and slow
💛 Use a slow flow ni**le
💛 Involve someone else

P.S it’s also important to choose the correct bottle/ni**le. Look for one that passes the triangle test and has the correct ni**le firmness. For example I like the Lansinoh slow flow ni**les. (Not sponsored.)

Don’t forget to do paced bottle feeding! More on that in an another post.

Do you have any bottle feeding questions? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏼

08/11/2025

Have you heard of the 5-5-5 rule?

These days after having a baby are broken up into 3 different stages:
💛 First 5 days in the bed
💛 Next 5 days on the bed
💛 Last 5 days near the bed

Swipe to read about what each set of 5 days postpartum looks like so that you’re best prepared to heal after giving birth.