Press & Open Dates

BIRF News & Availability

Interviews, press, and a live look at which months are open for new BIRF families.

Current Birth Availability

Due dates we're currently booking. Interview early as spots fill 2–4 months out. 🟒= Booked πŸ”΄= Available 🟑= 1 spot left

  • August 20261 spot left
  • September 2026Booked
  • October 2026Available
  • November 2026Booked
  • December 2026Available
  • January 20271 spot left
Birth Availability

The Rare Birth Doula's 2026 Birth Availability

Currently booking for August 2026 and beyond. There are limited spots! Interview to secure your due date.

August 4, 2026
Interviews

The Rare Doula at Chicago Prego Expo Pregnant?

Catch BIRF at the Prego Expo stage. VIP tickets are now included with the Destined for BIRF Balance package.

July 29, 2025
Interviews

BIRF Nominated For Best Doula of The Year β€” The Parent Baby Awards

Honored to be nominated as Best Doula of The Year for 2023!

October 6, 2023
Interviews

Tupac Shakur's Iconic "Brenda's Got A Baby" β€” Ethel Love Interview

A conversation on birthwork, legacy, and the song that shaped Ethel into what she does today.

September 23, 2023
Interviews

Chronicles with RR & RF #1

First blog post with Rare and Rihanna.

August 11, 2023
Interviews

The Rare BIRF Doula Reflects On Her Fifth Year

Five years of births, lessons, and the families that shaped BIRF into what it is today.

March 29, 2023
Interviews

Prenatal Yoga and Doulas with Jessica Faulkner

A foundational conversation about pairing prenatal yoga with doula support.

January 22, 2021
In The Life Of

A Day With The Rare Birth Doula

Behind-the-scenes moments from prenatal visits, yoga flows, and postpartum check-ins.

Ongoing
In The Life Of

On Call at 2AM β€” A Labor Story

What it really looks like when the phone rings and BIRF shows up to hold the room.

Ongoing
In The Life Of

Belly Binding & Yoni Steaming Rituals

A peek into the postpartum rituals that help mamas feel restored and rare.

Ongoing

Don't see your month?

Reach out anyway with your EDD and stateβ€” we keep a short waitlist and occasionally open new dates.