Eleison Doula Services

10/21/2026

New baby, no family nearby? 🤍
Maybe your parents live across the country, or across an ocean. Maybe your husband’s leave is two weeks long. And you’re wondering how you’ll heal, feed a baby, and sleep, all at once.
When my four babies were born in England, midwives came to my home in those first weeks. They checked on my recovery, helped with feeding, and told me I was doing a good job. I’ve never forgotten how much that mattered.
Most families here don’t have that built in. When there’s no family support after baby arrives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed after bringing baby home.
That’s why I offer postpartum doula support, with daytime visits or overnight care. I bring practical help, compassionate postpartum care, and a steady presence for your whole family.
If you’re expecting and looking for Birmingham Alabama newborn support, DM me and let’s talk about your first weeks home.

10/20/2026

Biophysical Profile and Non Stress Test: What Are They, and Why Did My Doctor Order One?

Why So Many of My Birmingham Clients Have These Tests If you've been sent for a non-stress test (NST) or a biophysical profile (BPP), you are in good company....

What is a biophysical profile? A Birmingham doula explains the BPP and non-stress test, what the scores mean, and when induction may come up.

10/19/2026

Worried no one will listen during labor? 💛

So many moms carry this fear right into the third trimester. You want to be part of every decision, and you’re not sure you’ll get the chance.

Feeling heard usually comes down to two things: knowing your options ahead of time, and having steady birth doula support in the room. Swipe through to see how that works.

By the time you’re holding your baby, I want you to feel like you were in the driver’s seat the whole time.

If you’re looking for a birth doula in Birmingham AL, DM me and let’s set up a free consult.

10/17/2026

Bringing baby home with no family nearby is hard.
Maybe your parents live in another country. Maybe your husband travels for work. Maybe the grandparents are close by but last changed a diaper in 1989. 😅
That's where I can come in to help! I'm Rachel Bailey, a birth & postpartum doula and owner of Eleison Doula Services.
All four of my children were born in England, and NHS midwives came to my home after each birth. Those visits did so much for my recovery and my confidence as a new mom. Years later, I noticed my friends here in the US didn’t have anything like that.
I wanted new moms here to have that kind of support too, so I became a postpartum doula.
Feeling overwhelmed after bringing baby home is so common, and it says nothing bad about you as a mom. Most of the time you simply need more hands and a steady person to ask.
Compassionate postpartum care can look like:
newborn care education, right in your own living room
a warm meal and a real shower
someone to listen to how the birth actually went
overnight care so you can sleep (yes, really!)
Some families have me from pregnancy all the way through those first weeks, with childbirth classes and birth doula support too.
If your family can’t be here after baby comes, send me a message and let’s talk about what would help most.

10/16/2026

Your first outing with a newborn is a big deal. 💛

Getting yourself dressed, the baby fed, the diaper bag packed, and everyone into the car can feel like planning a small expedition. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed after bringing baby home, that’s so normal.

So I put together a few of my favorite Birmingham-area spots for that first trip out. Easy parking, clean restrooms, and places where nobody minds if you need to stop and feed the baby.

📚 Hoover Public Library
🌿 Aldridge Gardens
🌸 Birmingham Botanical Gardens
☕ Baba Java Coffee
🛒 Publix
🧸 Toddler Town Playcenter

Plus a few tips to keep it short, sweet, and gentle on your recovering body. And a bonus tip for anyone who’s ever stared at a car seat after a blowout: will clean it for you. 🙌

As a postpartum doula in Birmingham, Alabama, I love helping families with these early milestones, first outings included.

If you’d like support in those first weeks at home, send me a DM and let’s talk. 💛

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Expecting a baby in Birmingham? Hi, I’m Rachel. 👋

My green marker and I are back by popular demand.

If you’re the mom with a running list of questions in your Notes app, I see you. You want to understand the evidence behind your choices, and you want your faith and values to have a place in the room too. Those are my favorite people to work with.

As a birth and postpartum doula in Birmingham, Alabama, I get to walk alongside families through the whole season. Childbirth classes where we talk through what to expect during labor. A birth plan that fits you. Steady support while you labor. And help at home as you figure out life with a newborn, including overnights so you can get some real sleep.

If this sounds like you, say hi in the comments and I’ll reach out. 💛

10/13/2026

Let's have some fun together!

Greystone Chiropractic is one of my favorite referrals, so I was delighted when they invited me to participate in their Trunk or Treat this fall. I have a fun treat in store. It's not candy (too hard for me to resist the temptation), it's not spooky, but it is fun for little and big pumpkins alike. Come along to see what the surprise is!

Thursday, October 29 from 5:30-7:00 at Greystone Chiropractic.
6600 Tattersall Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242.

10/12/2026

Expecting a baby in Birmingham, Alabama? If you’re my kind of client, the one who loves these handwritten pages I made for you, I can’t wait to hear from you!

10/12/2026

Most birth plans miss the one thing that matters most on the day.

They usually look like one of two things. 📋📝
Four pages, color-coded, with every detail ChatGPT told you to include.
Or a blank page and a lot of nervous laughing.

If you’re pregnant and somewhere in that mix, it can start to feel like one more thing to get right. And no checklist can fully settle the anxiety about labor and delivery that’s sitting underneath it.

When I help moms write a birth plan, we start somewhere different. We talk about what matters most to you and why. Your values, your faith, your hopes for meeting your baby.

Because when I know the “why” behind your preferences, I can help you find another way to honor it if labor takes a turn. That’s what helps you stay in the driver’s seat, even when things change.

If you’re in Birmingham, Alabama, due in the next few months, and want help with yours, DM me “PLAN” and we’ll set up a free consult. 💛



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