TBT: The Emotional Landscape of Birth: A Doula's Perspective w/ Tracy (Rocket City Doulas)

TBT:   Tracy from Rocket City Doulas shatters common misconceptions about birth support professionals with her refreshingly honest perspective. "A doula is like a wedding planner, but for birth," she explains, drawing a perfect analogy for those unfamiliar with the role. Far from being exclusive to unmedicated or home births, doulas primarily focus on emotional wellness while medical providers handle physical concerns – creating a complementary approach to comprehensive birth support. Drawing from her personal experience with a traumatic cesarean birth, Tracy shares how feeling voiceless during her delivery shaped her mission to ensure no birthing person feels similarly powerless. The trauma wasn"t about the delivery method, but rather the emotions surrounding it and how communication broke down. This profound experience fuels her dedication to filling critical gaps in the birth support system, acting as a translator between medical staff and families, and helping clients understand their options without judgment. What makes Rocket City Doulas distinct is their commitment to supporting all birth choices equally. With 90% of their births taking place in hospitals and 60% of clients planning epidurals, they"ve positioned themselves as mainstream doulas who serve families across a spectrum of birth preferences. Their team approach pairs two doulas with each client, ensuring continuous on-call support from contract signing through postpartum recovery. Beyond labor, their postpartum services include overnight baby care, breastfeeding assistance, and crucial emotional support for new parents navigating sleep deprivation and identity shifts. Whether you"re planning an unmedicated birth, scheduled cesarean, or anything in between, connecting with Tracy"s team provides access to evidence-based information, emotional guidance, and physical support tailored to your unique needs. Visit rocketcitydoulas.com to explore how professional birth support can transform your transition to parenthood. Find Tracy and her team here: https://www.instagram.com/rocketcitydoulas/ You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/