In the blue birth room there was a cell phone
And a “Welcome Baby” balloon
And a picture of
Two new parents over the moon.
And there were two little doulas, doing the hip rocking hula
And ultrasound goo, and a doppler too
And a big birth tub, and a shoulder rub
And an applesauce pouch, and a small couch, and a laboring momma, whispering “ouch”
Goodnight birth room
Goodnight grandma, who brought a balloon
Goodnight doulas, goodnight hula
Goodnight goo, and doppler too
Goodnight birth tub, and goodnight shoulder rub
Goodnight pouch, and goodnight couch
And goodnight to the momma, whispering “ouch”
Goodnight midwife, and goodnight bowl of ice
And welcome to the world, a brand new life
Caroline Altreuter is a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant at The Coit House. You may meet her during your prenatal and postpartum care or for the birth of your baby.
