top of page


Welcome to Roots to Roses LLC
Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas


The Role of a Doula in Supporting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum: A Guide for Expectant and New Moms
Motherhood is a remarkable journey, but it's not always a smooth ride. For pregnant or new moms, the challenges of navigating the...

Dorothea Rose
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Finding My Doula: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Family Support
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, finding the right support during pregnancy can feel daunting. The journey to parenthood is unique...

Dorothea Rose
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â
Baby Making in a Same Sex Relationship
It's no secret that I am in a same sex relationship with a wonderful woman named Sarah and have been married for 2 years. We have 2...

Dorothea Rose
Oct 6, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Importance of Birth Doula Services
The Importance of Birth Doula Services Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience. It can also be...

Dorothea Rose
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


I'm having a c-section... Can I have a doula?
A doula isn't specific to your type of labor, they are there to support YOU through labor. A cesarean section can be a scary experience...

Dorothea Rose
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â
Creating a Birth Plan
Everyone's birth preferences are different and VALID! It is impossible to know what your birth is going to look like and can be dangerous...

Dorothea Rose
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


5 Tips for the Newly Pregnant
1.     Start Practicing your Breathing One of the best things you can do even if you aren't pregnant now is practice your breathing and...

Dorothea Rose
Jul 10, 20244 min read
Â
Â
Â


SILVER Nipple Shields???
Listen I know this sounds really weird and when I first heard it before my daughter was born in 2022 I thought 2 things... I am NOT...

Dorothea Rose
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â
23 Interview questions for your new doula
So, you're looking to hire a new doula but you're unsure how to interview them... Below you will find a list of questions to ask during...

Dorothea Rose
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â
Reasons to call your doula
As a doula I'm down with this question, it's one of the most common that I get from a new client. When do we call you? There are many...

Dorothea Rose
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Being INclusive in an EXclusive World: Gay Pride with a Baby
As I'm sure many of you have discovered with my 'about me' picture, I'm happily married to the love of my life and we both just happens...

Dorothea Rose
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â
Doula, Midwife or Both?
Let's talk a little about what your birth team could look like... Most people don't know the difference between a midwife, doula and...

Dorothea Rose
May 28, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Does a doula replace my partner?
Do you know the best natural hormone to help progress labor? Oxytocin... or the love drug. Oxytocin is the hormone your body releases...

Dorothea Rose
May 21, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Postpartum Mental Health
Mental health awareness month is this month so let's talk about some postpartum mental health. 1 in 6 women will be diagnosed with...

Dorothea Rose
May 15, 20245 min read
Â
Â
Â


How to pick your Doula.
It can be intimidating to pick a doula, it's a huge decision and the first of many steps and decisions that you will have to make as a...

Dorothea Rose
May 14, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Hiring a Postpartum Doula
Being a mom is hard, I know people say this all the time, but being a new mom is HARDER! I remember the early days with my daughter, I...

Dorothea Rose
May 9, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


A Doula? What's a Doula?
This is how the conversation goes every time... "So, what do you do?" "I'm a labor and postpartum doula." "Oh cool......." Insert strange...

Dorothea Rose
May 1, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page