<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rubi Doula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubi Doula]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:16:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why I'm Not on the DoulaUK Directory]]></title><description><![CDATA[hy North London doula Rubi Rodriguez Nieto chose not to join the Doula UK directory — and what it says about safety, accountability, and choosing the right doula.]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/why-i-m-not-on-the-doulauk-directory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66821710a4941c072ba43c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:15:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_e18284c47c5f4e59a916ed035556290f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have a logo!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm so happy to finally share this with you my new logo, and the story of how it came to be. It took months to get here, and it's special to me for two reasons: for what it represents, and for who made it. My dear mama friend Berni (a.k.a. María B Batlle) designed it for me, and I couldn't imagine it having come from anyone else. How Berni and I Found Each Other I met Bernie when I was pregnant, and we became close almost instantly. We ended up sharing our firstborn children's first two years...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/i-have-a-logo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64cf8510a4941c07270185</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_84ce503aa89b4dcf92a9ea8b8c25cf84~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_742,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebozo Closing Workshop: A 3-Day Immersion in Mexican Contemporary Midwifery]]></title><description><![CDATA[This October, I'm co-organising something close to my heart:  a three-day, hands-on training in rebozo closing, herbal bath, steaming, and sobada, rooted in Mexican contemporary midwifery. It's taking place here in North London, in a warm, dedicated studio space in Stoke Newington, from 28th–30th October 2026. I'll be co-facilitating alongside Mexican Midwife Alejandra Lozano, who brings over 13 years of experience and more than 200 births accompanied to this work. Her practice bridges the...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/rebozo-closing-workshop-a-3-day-immersion-in-mexican-contemporary-midwifery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58b96f725a92375869e0f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_eb8e50153fe94b6a8ed10c7f5b0cd78a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Never Expected to Become a Course Facilitator. And Yet Here I Am.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lovely group of my first students. Postpartum Closings and Rebozo for Red Tent Doulas. June 2026 Traditional postpartum care, rebozo, and the knowledge that was always already ours There is something I have been sitting with lately, and I want to share it with you honestly. Teaching was never part of the plan. Not because I lacked the experience or the knowledge, but because the way I was raised to understand care, to practise it, to live it, felt so fundamental that the idea of teaching...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/i-never-expected-to-become-a-course-facilitator-and-yet-here-i-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3efe68d3770ea960ebb28b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:23:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_42bfbc72e6b14e87b3ad5c67f13f414f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atole for Postpartum Recovery: A Traditional Recipe to Support Breastfeeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warming atole concentrate recipe rooted in Mexican postpartum tradition. Made with oats, dates, cinnamon, and galactagogue-rich add-ins to support breastfeeding and postnatal recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/atole</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d5fcd43356881844912ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_62978266dc1e4d9e9ddc85da7ac7a2a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Birth Worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're searching for a doula, you may have come across the term birth worker and wondered what it means, and how it differs from other kinds of birth support. Here's what the term actually means, and why I use it. What is a birthworker? A birth worker is anyone who provides support, care, or advocacy around pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. This includes doulas, independent midwives, antenatal educators, postnatal supporters, and others working at the edges of, or alongside, the...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/what-is-a-birth-worker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f45ff4edf5696920d1366e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:31:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_8cf6d6fb69c344e8969389bd1da249ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Early Should You Book Your Doula for Peace of Mind?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you’re preparing for the arrival of your baby, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right support. A doula can provide emotional, physical, and informational help throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. But how far in advance should you book your doula? The answer varies, and understanding the options can help you feel confident and prepared. Rubi (me, in magenta) holding a women's circle Why Booking Early Matters Booking your doula early gives you peace...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/how-early-should-you-book-your-doula-for-peace-of-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f3db938266d8ba629ebe9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:57:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_451ffa6aa00e4738b201c93ef1d24a42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebozo Closing Ceremonies: Sacred Work Beyond the Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of my services, I offer Rebozo Ceremonies, also known as Closing of the Bones, Cerrada de Cadera, and Baño Postparto. And you may notice something if you explore my work online: you won’t find many photographs of these ceremonies. That choice is intentional. This work is sacred. It is not a marketing strategy. Why I Don’t Share Ceremony Photos on Social Media A Rebozo Ceremony is not a performance. It is a deeply intimate, soulful experience, one that deserves privacy, reverence, and...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/rebozo-closing-ceremonies-sacred-work-beyond-the-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f3a5a38266d8ba629e569</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:36:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_d6a48265b79048bb83cc4aa024bf8166~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebozo Closing Ceremony: Your Most Common Questions Answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[As women, our bodies carry stories of birth, loss, transitions, and transformations. The Rebozo Closing Ceremony is a moment outside of time, created to honour those stories. Here are the questions I’m most often asked… 1. Is the ceremony only for women? Yes. This tradition has been passed down for generations by women, for women. My knowledge and my comfort rest deeply in understanding women’s bodies, cycles, and emotional landscapes. While I believe men also deserve rituals of care, this...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/rebozo-closing-ceremony-your-most-common-questions-answered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f3657d8215235655c17c5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4e2fb_667be997705747f38c6bf8bf34f494ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_860,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Culturally Sensible Care for Latin American Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to our maternal health journey, feeling understood and respected makes all the difference in the world. For us Latin...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/the-importance-of-culturally-sensible-care-for-latin-american-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ec649d26cc997c19bda29a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:13:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate Crisis and Maternity Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week I was able to attend the Green Maternity Conference at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Since almost...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/climate-crisis-and-maternity-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dff3805a47b47069ae4cba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:12:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebozos and Biomechanics. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you know, I've been practicing the use of hand-woven rebozos within my doula practice, as well as, of course, the rebozo ceremony. We...]]></description><link>https://www.rubidoula.co.uk/post/rebozos-and-biomechanics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfebb8b4765639940fcde0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:33:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rubi Rodriguez Nieto</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>