Rooted In Birth

Rooted In Birth Helping Maine families achieve positive birth experiences with support, education, and guidance. Doula Services, Childbirth Education, Placenta Encapsulation

Heart of Maine Doula Program is opening training registration this fall.Maine needs more trained doulas. More support in...
09/04/2026

Heart of Maine Doula Program is opening training registration this fall.

Maine needs more trained doulas. More support in the room means more families feeling steady during one of the biggest transitions of their lives. It's been awesome to be part of building something that will help make that happen.

If you have ever felt that itch, this might be worth a look.

People sometimes think a doula shows up as competition for the OB or the midwife in the room. That has never been true i...
09/01/2026

People sometimes think a doula shows up as competition for the OB or the midwife in the room. That has never been true in my experience. My job is not medical. I am not diagnosing anything, I am not making decisions for you, and I am not replacing your provider's care.

What I bring is the steady presence. The reminder to breathe. The hand on your back when the nurse has stepped out. The questions I help you ask so you walk into every appointment feeling like a full participant in your own care.

The best birth teams I have been part of have room for everybody, and everybody knows their lane. That is what I aim for with every client. Awesome things happen when a team actually works like one.

People often think of doula support as only the hours during labor, and that is a huge part of it, but it actually start...
08/29/2026

People often think of doula support as only the hours during labor, and that is a huge part of it, but it actually starts weeks before with prenatal visits and stays open long after with unlimited phone, text, and email support until birth.

Swipe through for what is actually included in my care, from that first getting to know you visit all the way through a postpartum follow up at your home.

If you are building your birth team, let us talk about whether this is the right fit for you.

Placenta encapsulation is a service I care about deeply, and one that comes with a lot of natural curiosity.Your placent...
08/24/2026

Placenta encapsulation is a service I care about deeply, and one that comes with a lot of natural curiosity.

Your placenta gets steamed, dehydrated, and turned into capsules you can take like a daily vitamin during those early postpartum weeks. Some families find it may help support their energy, mood, or hormones as everything shifts after birth.

Curious if it fits into your postpartum plan? Let's talk it through.

Early labor can stretch on for hours, sometimes longer, and so much of it happens at home before it is time to go anywhe...
08/20/2026

Early labor can stretch on for hours, sometimes longer, and so much of it happens at home before it is time to go anywhere. Knowing what to actually do with that time can make a real difference in how you feel going into the next stage.

Here are some simple ways to move through early labor at home. And remember, every labor looks different. If something feels off or you have questions, always call your provider.

This is one of the many reasons doula support exists. You do not have to figure any of this out alone.

The best outcome is a crayon drawing on a fridge with five stick figures, even though the family only has four people in...
08/16/2026

The best outcome is a crayon drawing on a fridge with five stick figures, even though the family only has four people in it so far. Kids feel big changes coming before we always realize it. Bringing a new baby home is a huge shift for an older sibling, and a little preparation goes a long way. Swipe through for some ways to help your oldest feel ready and included, not replaced.

And if you want extra hands during that adjustment period, postpartum doula support is not just for the baby, it is for the whole family.

I have seen fridges with a bag of pumped milk sitting right next to a can of formula, both about to feed the same baby j...
08/13/2026

I have seen fridges with a bag of pumped milk sitting right next to a can of formula, both about to feed the same baby just fine.

Feeding a baby looks different in every single house. Breast, bottle, formula, a combination of all three, it truly does not matter which path you take as long as your baby is fed and you are able to keep showing up for them. I have watched too many parents carry guilt over a feeding choice that was actually the right one for their family.

If you are pregnant or newly postpartum and thinking through how you want to feed your baby, let us talk it through together. All options are on the table.

There is a tiny bandage that shows up in almost every newborn photo, right on a little heel. Newborn screening happens f...
08/11/2026

There is a tiny bandage that shows up in almost every newborn photo, right on a little heel. Newborn screening happens fast, usually while you are still in that blurry first day haze, and nobody really explains it ahead of time.

Swipe through for the basics of what it is and what to expect. If your provider follows up afterward with a question, that is a normal part of the process, not a reason to spiral.

Wondering what else to expect in those first days? That is exactly what I am here for.

I keep thinking about the families who used to have a birthing unit twenty minutes from home and now don't.Rural hospita...
08/08/2026

I keep thinking about the families who used to have a birthing unit twenty minutes from home and now don't.

Rural hospitals across Maine have been closing labor and delivery units or cutting back on maternity care, and it's something I think every pregnant person in this state should have on their radar right now. When one unit closes, it doesn't just affect that hospital's patients. It pushes more people toward the hospitals that are still open, which stretches those providers thinner too.

This matters to me because I already hear from clients who are scared of getting lost in an overtaxed system. Fewer options and longer drives make that fear bigger, not smaller.

Here's what I want you to know: you still get a say in your care, wherever you end up delivering. Ask your provider about capacity and staffing. Ask what the plan is if your local unit isn't an option anymore. And know that doula support isn't tied to a zip code. Whether you're delivering close to home or driving forty five minutes to get there, I'm with you through it.

As a lactation counselor, I see so many new parents convinced they're behind before they've even started. So let's clear...
08/06/2026

As a lactation counselor, I see so many new parents convinced they're behind before they've even started. So let's clear a few things up.

You do not need to pump from day one. For a lot of people, pumping in the first four weeks isn't necessary at all, and it can actually work against you getting a good latch and rhythm going. I know that goes against what Instagram tells you, and I'm okay saying it anyway.

A packed freezer isn't a report card. Feeding is not a competition and it never should feel like one. If latching is hard, that is not proof your body failed you. It's a sign you need support. And if formula becomes part of your story, that is a feeding choice, not a failure. My job is to help you find what actually works for you and your baby. That's it.

If you're in the thick of feeding questions right now, I can help you get through it. Reach out anytime.

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N. Raymond Road
Poland, ME
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