The Ivy Doula Group, Birth and Lactation Support

02/14/2026

❤️Love🩷Lactation ❤️Little Toes!🩷
Happy Valentine's Day from the team of Ivy Doula and Lactation. Remember us when this week's date night turns into November's newest arrival!
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02/13/2026

Prepping for or want to make sure you know your options should things go in that direction? 🧐

➡️ It may surprise you to learn that many providers are able to incorporate family friendly components of when you just know to ask (and hopefully the more folks ask for these things, the more quickly they will become routine!) ⬅️

02/11/2026

cervical exams are not mandatory during pregnancy or labor?
🚫Cervical dilation provides limited information. For example, a woman might remain at 3 cm dilated for two weeks before labor starts, or she could be laboring at 6 cm and deliver her baby just 30 minutes later. It's also possible for a woman to be at 8+ cm for several hours.
💪Your body will signal when it’s time to push! Trust in your body; it knows how and when to give birth, thanks to the fetal ejection reflex.
⚠️Research indicates that cervical exams can increase the risk of infection and premature rupture of membranes (PROM), diminish bodily autonomy, heighten the chances of unnecessary interventions, impose time constraints on labor, and create unnecessary stress.
‼️Remember: Your baby. Your body. Your choice!

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Event rescheduled for February 25th!

We need to reschedule tomorrow's Mom's and Mimosa's until February 25.

Sorry in advance for the last minute notice!

We can't wait to see everyone!!

02/11/2026

🤰Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery: Three-Part Basics
🍳Part 2: Plan YOUR Nutrition
All bodies growing babies should take prenatal vitamins. You can choose between synthetic and natural options that are effective and easy to absorb. Do your homework and ask yourself: What vitamins are you taking? How much? What are you pairing them with? Start these talks early with your healthcare team. Remember, bariatric surgery isn't just a quick fix; it's a set of procedures for tackling long-term obesity. If you're pregnant after surgery, personalized care is key. Stay with us to learn more and get the quality care you deserve!🌟
🤔More questions? Email us at IvyDoulas@gmail.com!

02/09/2026

🚫✂️ Avoiding a C-section? Explore your birthing options early for a smoother ride! Discover the benefits of midwifery-led care, birth centers, and home births for lower cesarean rates. Don't forget to chat with your healthcare provider and bring a doula on board! 🤰💪

02/08/2026

A nuchal cord occurs when the umbilical cord wraps around a fetus's neck during pregnancy or labor, a common, usually harmless, and non-preventable occurrence in about 1-in-3 .....33% of deliveries. The cord is protected with is what is called whartons jelly and can withstand much manipulation during pregnancy and birth.

02/08/2026

True informed consent in birth matters. When giving birth, people deserve autonomy and the ability to be an active participant in decision-making.

Without TRUE informed consent, you cannot be an active participant in making decisions.

Informed consent looks like:

✅️ Being told why something is recommended

✅️ True evidence-based information about benefits and risks

✅️ Information about alternatives

✅️ Respectful discussion without coercion so you can truly consent or decline

Even during emergencies, people deserve accurate information about why things are recommended or happening.

When choosing your midwife or OB, it's important to find someone who practices true informed consent.

Did you feel heard during your births?

02/08/2026

Next classes are February 10th, March 10th and April 14th

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Cherished and Sacred birth should be