diff --git a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/README.md b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/README.md
index ad0b04ea9b589..b6ba9cb161b71 100644
--- a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/README.md
+++ b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/README.md
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
 
 > All classes with the `Cfn` prefix in this module ([CFN Resources](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/constructs.html#constructs_lib)) are always stable and safe to use.
 
-![cdk-constructs: Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/cdk--constructs-experimental-important.svg?style=for-the-badge)
+![cdk-constructs: Developer Preview](https://img.shields.io/badge/cdk--constructs-developer--preview-informational.svg?style=for-the-badge)
 
-> The APIs of higher level constructs in this module are experimental and under active development. They are subject to non-backward compatible changes or removal in any future version. These are not subject to the [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/) model and breaking changes will be announced in the release notes. This means that while you may use them, you may need to update your source code when upgrading to a newer version of this package.
+> The APIs of higher level constructs in this module are in **developer preview** before they become stable. We will only make breaking changes to address unforeseen API issues. Therefore, these APIs are not subject to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/), and breaking changes will be announced in release notes. This means that while you may use them, you may need to update your source code when upgrading to a newer version of this package.
 
 ---
 <!--END STABILITY BANNER-->
diff --git a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/package.json b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/package.json
index d28f9f3337839..df41aac87053b 100644
--- a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/package.json
+++ b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-rds/package.json
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
     ]
   },
   "stability": "experimental",
-  "maturity": "experimental",
+  "maturity": "developer-preview",
   "awscdkio": {
     "announce": false
   }