Indiana Birth & Postpartum

Indiana Birth & Postpartum Indiana Birth & Postpartum doulas guide parents from preparation to confidence, transforming knowledge into instinctive skill.

Happy Easter from our IBP families to yours! 💜🐣🐰✝️💐Whether you’re celebrating with a newborn in your arms, little ones r...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from our IBP families to yours! 💜🐣🐰✝️💐

Whether you’re celebrating with a newborn in your arms, little ones running around collecting eggs, or soaking in a slower season of motherhood…we hope today feels gentle, meaningful, and full of love and hope.

Motherhood doesn’t pause for holidays (or anything, for that matter!), but the holidays sure look sweeter because of it. 🥹

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

It’s never our clients’ job to take care of us or go out of their way for us…but when they do, it is so special 💜One of ...
04/03/2026

It’s never our clients’ job to take care of us or go out of their way for us…but when they do, it is so special 💜

One of our amazing postpartum doulas had a birthday this week, and her clients surprised her by decorating for her and celebrating her.

And if you know anything about postpartum life…you know how much that says! Because in the middle of the newborn haze and adjustment, this family took a moment to celebrate their doula. That’s the kind of relationship this work creates.

It’s not just about support.
It’s not just about newborn care.

It’s about trust, connection, and being invited into one of the most intimate seasons of someone’s life, and showing up fully, day after day.

We always say postpartum support is about caring for the whole family…but sometimes, without even realizing it, families end up caring for us, too. *Cue the tears* 🥹

This work is meaningful in ways that are hard to put into words, and we feel SO honored to walk alongside the families who invite us in!

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

Who benefits from postpartum doula support? That’s a great question, and one we can answer with full confidence: the who...
04/02/2026

Who benefits from postpartum doula support? That’s a great question, and one we can answer with full confidence: the whole family does. 💜

Our postpartum doulas are experts in all things pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care and development. Through both certification and hands-on experience, we’re able to support the WHOLE family as they transition into life with a new baby.

Because no two families are the same, our support is never one-size-fits-all. We meet you where you are and adapt to your needs, offering a wide range of care including emotional support, education, hands-on newborn care, light household tasks, and more.

Postpartum doulas support:
• first-time parents learning it all (there’s A LOT to learn!)
• seasoned parents adjusting to life with multiple children
• families who want more rest and support in those early weeks
• moms navigating recovery, feeding, and emotional changes
• partners who want guidance on how to best support
• families whose partners travel often, work long hours, or aren’t always home

And so many more families, because there’s no “right reason” to want support.

You can want more rest.
More reassurance.
More help.
Some breathing room.

We’re here to support you, your baby, and your family, every step of the way.

How did postpartum support benefit you and your family? Share below! ✨

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

Hiring a postpartum doula doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At IBP, we walk you through every step so you feel supporte...
03/31/2026

Hiring a postpartum doula doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At IBP, we walk you through every step so you feel supported, informed, and confident from the very beginning. 💜

From your first call to the moment your baby arrives (and beyond!), our goal is simple: to care for you just as much as we care for your baby…because the fourth trimester isn’t meant to be done alone.

IBP is here to help you feel rested, reassured, and truly supported in your transition into parenthood and beyond. You deserve it. ✨

We would be truly honored to support you and walk alongside your family in this season.

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

Surprise, it’s a giveaway! We’re giving away The Fresh Test + an IBP shaker bottle to TWO winners 💜The Fresh Test is a m...
03/27/2026

Surprise, it’s a giveaway! We’re giving away The Fresh Test + an IBP shaker bottle to TWO winners 💜

The Fresh Test is a more natural alternative to the standard glucose drink, made with simple ingredients and often easier to tolerate. You deserve to feel good about what you’re putting into your body during pregnancy and we’re all about supporting you with options so you feel informed and confident!

How to enter:
• follow us + like this post
• tag a friend in the comments
• bonus entry: share on your story + tag us!

Giveaway ends on 3/31, and winners will be announced on 4/1✨ Good luck, and as always, consult with your provider!

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

Things your doula will normalize (and support you through!)…💜 being excited for birth…and also nervous💜 changing your mi...
03/26/2026

Things your doula will normalize (and support you through!)…

💜 being excited for birth…and also nervous
💜 changing your mind (yes, even mid-labor!)
💜 texting your doula “is this normal??” 47 times (that’s what we’re here for!)
💜 not bonding instantly (hello, birth pause!!) and feeling weird or guilty about it
💜 crying over everything (and nothing) postpartum…that hormonal drop is real
💜 Googling “is this normal?” at 2am while holding a baby on your chest
💜 needing help, reassurance, and someone to listen

Here’s your reminder:
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re not too much.
You’re just in it…right in the thick of it 🥹

And that’s exactly where doulas come in! We’re here to support you every step of the way: from pregnancy, to birth, and postpartum. You don’t have to do this alone. We’ve got you!

Happy World Doula Week to the ones holding it all together behind the scenes ✨

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

It’s a big week around here….it’s World Doula Week! ✨💜💪🏼🎉This week, we’re celebrating the heart behind the work: the dou...
03/24/2026

It’s a big week around here….it’s World Doula Week! ✨💜💪🏼🎉

This week, we’re celebrating the heart behind the work: the doulas who show up, hold space, and support families through some of life’s most transformative (and beautiful!) moments.

From pregnancy and birth to those early postpartum days and nights…doulas make a difference in ways that are both seen and unseen.

Throughout this week, we’ll be highlighting the importance of both birth and postpartum doulas, and the impact their support can have on a family’s experience. ✨

If you’ve worked with a doula, we’d love for you to show them some love below or share a moment that meant something to you. 🥹

And if you are a doula, this week is for YOU! We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so beyond grateful for the work you do. 💜

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

Your newborn isn’t broken. They’re just…a newborn. 💜Waking often.Wanting to be held constantly.Cluster feeding.Being mor...
03/19/2026

Your newborn isn’t broken. They’re just…a newborn. 💜

Waking often.
Wanting to be held constantly.
Cluster feeding.
Being more awake at night than during the day.
And when they are sleeping, the grunts and noises (how can something so tiny be so loud?!).

It can feel confusing and exhausting and HARD, especially when you’re running on little sleep and wondering if something is wrong. But in most cases, this is completely normal.

Newborns are adjusting to life outside the womb, and sleep takes time to develop. Those frequent wakes, the need for closeness, the unpredictability..it’s all part of the transition.

With that said…just because it’s normal doesn’t mean you have to navigate it alone.

This is where overnight postpartum support can make such a difference! Having someone there to care for your baby, support feeds, and allow you to rest in between wakes can completely change how you experience those early weeks.

And something we always want families to know is that you won’t miss out on those special (and oh so sweet🥹) bonding moments. We offer support in a way that keeps you involved as much or as little as you’d like, while making sure you’re still getting the rest your body needs to recover.

You deserve support in this season, too. We are here for you. ✨

What surprised you most about the newborn stage? Share below!

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

There is nothing more meaningful to us than hearing how supported families felt during such a tender season of life. 💜Th...
03/17/2026

There is nothing more meaningful to us than hearing how supported families felt during such a tender season of life. 💜

The early postpartum weeks can be beautiful, exhausting, and everything in between. Knowing parents can truly rest while their baby is cared for is exactly why overnight support matters.

We are so grateful for families who trust us during this transition into parenthood (and growing families, too!). Thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. ✨

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

03/13/2026

It’s wild how a few tiny sounds can completely change you.🥺

Hearing the heartbeat for the first time.
The first cry.
Sweet little babbles.
A tiny voice learning new words.
The first “I love you.”

Before becoming a mom, they’re just sounds. After, they become some of the sweetest, most meaningful moments of your life. 💜

Motherhood has a way of rewiring your heart in the most beautiful ways. ✨

What’s a sound from motherhood that changed you forever? Share below!

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

The in-between. 💜There’s a quiet season during pregnancy where you pause and realize your whole world is about to change...
03/11/2026

The in-between. 💜

There’s a quiet season during pregnancy where you pause and realize your whole world is about to change.

You haven’t met them yet.
You don’t know how the transition will be.
You don’t know their laugh, their little cries, or the way they’ll fit perfectly in your arms.

But somehow you already love them more than you ever thought possible.

Pregnancy is truly such a unique space to exist in. You’re not quite who you were before, and not quite the mother you’re about to become.

Whether this is your first baby or you’re preparing to welcome another little one into your family, every pregnancy holds its own version of the “in-between.” It’s a season of waiting, wondering, preparing, and slowly stepping into a completely new version of yourself. Your body is changing. Your heart is expanding. Your life is making room for someone entirely new.

As doulas, we have the privilege of walking alongside families in this sacred “in-between.” We see the anticipation, the questions and preparation, the excitement, and sometimes the uncertainty that comes with welcoming a baby.

And we’re here to remind you that you don’t have to navigate this season alone. We’re here for you!

When did it first hit you that you were about to become a mom? What were you most excited for? What were you nervous about?

Share below, we’d love to chat! ✨

— Your IBP doulas 🦚

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The New #SuperMom

Buckle up and hold on tight! We’re on a mission over here at Indiana Birth & Parenting and operation Celebrating #SuperMoms is in full force! Now, before you start the eyerolling at the mention of the word SuperMom, you need to hear us out. We’re really onto something here.

It all started when a friend of ours said, “I don’t have a space online or in my community where I can go and celebrate being a good mom without feeling judged.” Whoa. Full stop. What???

Her admission stuck with us. When did being good at something become a bad thing? Did you notice we said good and not perfect? Not long after this revelation, we saw a need for this change in our community...and that led to a deep dive online. The phrase SuperMom kept popping up, and every time it did, it was used in a negative tone. Ouch.

For us, being SuperMoms, knowing SuperMoms, and supporting SuperMoms has NOTHING to do with actions and outcomes. It’s not about a pristine outward appearance with flawlessly curated snapshots of what parenting should look like. It’s not about being all the things for our families, or doing all the things for everyone effortlessly.