Dr. Ivy Margulies Angels Born Still

10/09/2023

If you are a man and have experienced pregnancy and or baby loss, can you please fill out this three minute survey to better understand how pregnancy/baby loss has affected you. This collection of data (which is scarce) will help to inform mental health care practitioners. Thank you!

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06/21/2020

Happy Father’s Day - as this post covers many iterations of what this day may mean to everyone today. For me, it’s mixed with celebrating the father of my children AND grieving the premature death of my own father. No matter your circumstances I hope it’s a day of compassion and gentleness for yourself. 🙏🏼✨🤍✨🤍✨

06/17/2020

Each year Black people have historically been, and continue to be underrepresented, misrepresented or invisible in children’s literature. Black representation has comprised of 3% of all children’s books published in 2014 and remained at that level or lower in decades prior. All kids should know Black history and Black contributions, but equally as important are stories of Black kids just being: experiencing joy, being loved and existing in their full humanity. Children’s books can be one starting point for doing this, and should be combined with ongoing education, strategies, and experiences supporting Blackness and Black people. Being intentional about centering and supporting empowering narratives of Black people helps to shape understanding and appreciation about Blackness for all children. Reposted: 🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎 @ Dr. Ivy Margulies Angels Born Still

06/13/2020

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

06/09/2020

While everyone has the right to peacefully protest, I agree tear gas should be banned as a violation of human rights, especially given the toxicity of the substance. Repost from READ the post from and (reporter ) Please protect yourself and your pregnancies. @ Dr. Ivy Margulies Angels Born Still

06/06/2020

“All of these women and more were killed by police or died in police custody. The vast majority have yet to receive justice.” .grama

06/06/2020

YESTERDAY!! The Largest Civil Rights Movement in History Happened!!

05/06/2019

Today, May 5th, is International Bereaved Mother’s Day...as with any day that highlights something we are or consider part of our identities - these days do not define the whole picture. While it is of course nice to be acknowledged in a day set aside to make grief more socially acceptable- for ONE day - being a bereaved mother or father is something felt EVERYDAY. Please take some time everyday to take care of yourself and know the more you break the silence of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, terminations for any reason, stillbirth and infant and child death - we support and help so many suffering in silence. Please reach out to anyone you know today and say their baby’s name or conversely if you are the bereaved parent, please do something such as light a candle, or call a friend and acknowledge the memory or brief life of your pregnancy/baby...whatever would feel supportive. You are not alone - with community you will find your new normal and a way to find joy in most of your day again. Sending love to all the bereaved mothers and fathers in the world tonight. ✨🙏🦋💛

05/06/2019

YESTERDAY and TODAY is the New Moon in Ta**us - “Manifestation will be effortless. I am supported fully by the universe. I trust in the future that I am creating”

05/03/2019

On episode 13 of Shattered Conception my guest is Marcella Johnson, founder of the non-profit organization, The Comfort Cub. The mission of The Comfort Cub is to bring comfort to anyone experiencing a broken heart as a result of a significant death, loss or trauma. We have all had our heart broken or know someone that has. Is there actual medical and physiological effects of having a broken heart or is it just a figure of speech? It turns out, this is a real “syndrome“. Empty Arms Syndrome is a very real feeling numerous women have after they go home without their baby or babies. It’s called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, and it is a condition where your heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened. It’s literally the manifestation of a broken heart. The left ventricle, one of the hearts chambers, gets larger and changes shape because of the overworked nervous system. While the initial intent of The Comfort Cub was for infant death, evidence shows it provides profound relief for any traumatic event. This includes having to leave the hospital without your baby or while your baby is still in the NICU, the loss of a spouse, parent, or pet. Due to the deep touch pressure, holding The Comfort Cub triggers the brain to release the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin, which causes the body to relax and feel comforted. The Comfort Cub has been scientifically proven to decrease heaviness in the chest and the aching in the arms, as well as other physical manifestations of a devastating and distressing death or loss.

05/03/2019

Stillbirth Summit Speak Spotlight:

Dr. Ivy Love Margulies is a licensed clinical psychologist, Bereavement Doula, Reiki healer & licensed funeral director who specializes in grief, loss, and trauma about woman’s reproductive & maternal mental health. She blends psychotherapy, trauma & somatic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, ritual, reiki energy healing, & guided meditations to help facilitate & support all through the grieving process.

Below is info on her presentation at the upcoming Summit:
Stillbirth is a devastating traumatic event that leaves the mother and father with few resources and coping skills. Learning the psychological benefits of mindfulness techniques can help to lessen the emotional surges of trauma and grief triggers. Mindfulness has been scientifically validated to help relieve the distressing psychological symptoms of trauma and suffering.

To sign up for the summit visit: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/summit19/