The Ivy Doula Group, Birth and Lactation Support

03/08/2026

♀️Honoring Women on International Women’s Day🚺

💪Today, we pause to honor the incredible strength, wisdom, and love that women bring into the world. As doulas, we witness daily the power of women — in birth, in motherhood, and in the quiet moments of care and transformation.

👩International Women’s Day is a reminder that every woman’s journey is sacred. Whether you are nurturing new life, supporting others, or rediscovering your own rhythm, your presence matters deeply.

🤝May we continue to hold space for one another — to listen, uplift, and remind each other that we are never alone. Together, we create a world where every woman feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Love how he says it. The release procedure is quick. The after care is way longer and requires consistency and a lot of dedication. Our lactation professionals are here to help you with three difficult and nuanced decisions around oral disfunction and ties. Email IvyDoulas@gmail.com to talk to one of our lactation professionals today!

03/04/2026

Breastmilk is alive! It is different than any other food we eat. Makes sense that it would be more resilient! Yay b**b magic!

🚨 NEW STUDY challenges current breast milk and formula storage guidelines 🚨

Anyone who has pumped breast milk knows how awful wasting milk feels. We do our best to guess and estimate how much baby will take at a feed but baby's in charge!

On the same token, no parent wants to risk significant gastric upset, or worse a systematic infection. So, we follow current guidelines which suggest tossing any breast milk after 2 hours if baby's lips touch the bottle and only leaving untouched breast milk room temp for a max of 4 hours.

A new study says, we might be wasting a LOT of milk!

📢 The important finding was that bacterial levels didn’t increase much in leftover milk for at least 4–8 hours after feeding, even if the bottle wasn’t refrigerated immediately.

📢 Only after 24 hours at room temperature did bacteria multiply significantly.

📢 This suggests leftover milk might be safer to keep than previously thought, at least in healthy infants.

Currently, this study would need to be peer reviewed and similar results found in subsequent studies to change guidelines.

However, it is important information for parents. Yes, we should play it safe when it comes to the health and wellness of our babies. But, we might be wasting a lot more milk than we need to.

This study looked at breast milk AND formula and results were similar in that significant bacterial growth didn't occur for several hours.

What do you think about these results? Do you think the CDC should change breast milk storage guidelines? Will this impact how you feed your baby?

🚨 An important note is that this study was done with milk intended for full term healthy infants. Storage and feeding guidelines vary for premature and ill infants. Always check with your baby's physician for specific feeding guidelines when there are extenuating circumstances 🚨

Study posted below/stories/archive

03/04/2026

A Birth Prep Workshop to get clear on:

▫️ Movements for each stage of birth
▫️ How to push effectively
▫️ How to reduce pelvic floor injury
▫️ Caring for you pelvic floor in postpartum

Join Maggie, March 14th, 1-2pm

DM for the regiatration link!

03/03/2026

Ever feel like you spend more time in the waiting room than with your OB? We know!

03/03/2026

🌟 What do you do when half of your birth doulas are expecting?🤰 You hire more, of course! 😂👶 Are you an experienced birth doula looking to join a fun and supportive team? We want to hear from you! Submit your resume today and become part of the Ivy Doula family!
Why join us? Check out these perks:
🔸️ Flexible schedule that fits your life
🔸️ Opportunities for home, center, and hospital births
🔸️ Built-in backup coverage for peace of mind
🔸️ Immediate positions available
🔸️ Serving families within a 50-mile radius of Wi******er, VA
💪Ready to make a difference?
Send your resume and cover letter to 📨 IvyDoulas@gmail.com with the subject line: Birth Doula Applicant.
Join us in supporting families and welcoming new life into the world! 🌈💼

03/02/2026

Moment 😌 *breathe in. breathe out.*
🌿"My body is built to do this."
We all have doubts some times, especially in a culture that indoctrinates us to fear pregnancy and childbirth. Truth is, when a healthy body grows a healthy baby, and is trusted and supported, pregnancy and childbirth are safe! You are built to grow a healthy baby. Embrace the power within you.

03/01/2026

🎉 Happy ! 🎉
This March 1st we are raising awareness for safe co-sleeping, ensuring our little ones sleep soundly and safely. Here are some essential guidelines to keep in mind:
🚭 No smoking in the home
🍷 Sober adults only—no alcohol or drugs
🤱 Breastfeeding moms, day and night!
👶 Ensure your baby is healthy and full-term
👶 Place your baby on their back (face up)
🌟 Lightly dress your baby—skip the swaddles
🛏️ Use a firm sleeping surface with no extra pillows or blankets
Let's spread the word about safe infant sleep practices! 💬