by Mika Rock | Jun 3, 2019 | Childbirth
The story of my breech baby Close to the end of my second pregnancy, I learned that my baby was breech. She was in a Frank breech position – her bum was down, and her legs were straight up – instead of being in the usual head down position. This knowledge...
by Mika Rock | Mar 27, 2019 | Postpartum
The postpartum period: those first 6 weeks Congratulations—you just became a family of three! (Or two or four or five…) During those first few hours, days, and weeks with your newborn during the postpartum period, almost everything you do is for the first time....
by Mika Rock | Mar 18, 2019 | Postpartum
What is a Postpartum Rebozo Session? A Postpartum Rebozo session is inspired by the Mexican tradition of the ‘Closing the Bones’ ceremony; a ceremony to honour the mother for all that she has encountered on her journey into motherhood. It is a celebration...
by Mika Rock | Jan 27, 2019 | About Us
How well do you know Doula Mika Rock? When Sylvia invited me to write this post my first reaction was: ‘What? How can I come up with 50 things about me?’ But once I started, it was much easier than I thought. Do we have anything in common? Comment at the...
by Mika Rock | Oct 29, 2018 | Postpartum
Giving birth is transformative As a birth doula and postpartum doula at Rock the Cradle, I get to meet families that are going through a huge life event: BIRTH. Yes, birth is transformative on so many levels to all involved: mother, baby, partner, and the community...