Beautiful Things Midwifery and Lactation

04/10/2026

💐Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Danville Birth Project at our 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Event

May 2nd | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Mad Goat South

Enjoy a free mini photo session with your family and a few sweet activities for the kids while you’re there.

More details coming soon… we can’t wait to celebrate you. ✨

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

Midwives have known this for a long time and we have seen this intervention work!
Reduce the carbs >>> reduce the excess fluid.

04/07/2026

Moms of multiples are the real MVPs.

Moms of multiples, what words of encouragement can you share for moms in the early stages of this journey?

APRIL IS NATIONAL MULTIPLE BIRTH AWARENESS MONTH
And today, I want to take a moment to honor every family blessed with twins, triplets, quads, and beyond.

People see the matching outfits, the adorable photos, the “double the cuteness” moments…
but they don’t always see the strength behind the scenes.

They don’t see the mama who learned to hold two (or three) crying babies at once.
The parents who mastered feeding schedules that felt impossible.
The nights that stretched long, the prayers whispered over tiny cribs,
the love multiplied in ways they never expected.

They don’t see the fear, the NICU journeys, the high‑risk pregnancies,
the bravery it takes to carry and care for more than one little life at a time.

But you lived it.
You’re still living it.
And you deserve to be celebrated.

To the parents of multiples..
you are warriors, nurturers, protectors, and miracle‑makers.
Your home is filled with a kind of love that grows in every direction at once.
Your babies will always know they were born into something extraordinary.

And to the twins, triplets, and all multiples out there.. you are living reminders that miracles don’t always come one at a time.

This month, we honor the journey, the challenges, the joy,
and the incredible families who walk this path with so much heart.

Happy National Multiple Birth Awareness Month.
Your story is rare, beautiful, and worth celebrating. 🙌 🤗❤️

04/04/2026

04/01/2026

Let’s talk about Colostrum!💛

In the first few days after birth, your body makes a type of “early milk” called colostrum.

It’s thick, concentrated, and made in small amounts — which is actually exactly what a newborn with a tiny stomach (about the size of a marble!) needs at the beginning.

Colostrum is rich in nutrients and antibodies that help support a baby’s immune system as they adjust to life outside the womb.

Even though it doesn’t look like much, it plays a very important role in those early days. It’s the perfect superfood for your baby!

Had you heard of colostrum before, or is this new?

03/27/2026

One of the quieter ways your body prepares for birth during pregnancy is through a hormone called relaxin.

Relaxin helps soften your ligaments and joints over time — especially around the pelvis as your body makes space for both pregnancy and birth!

Because of this, some people notice changes in how their body feels. Maybe a little more flexibility, maybe some new aches, or just a sense that things are shifting.

It’s one of the many special ways the body gradually adapts throughout pregnancy.

Had you heard of relaxin before? And isn’t it fun how the name sounds exactly like what the hormone does- “Relaxin” your body? 😌

03/26/2026

Midwife Hannah spent the whole day today advocating for Midwifery in Indiana.

Did you know that Indiana has one of the most restrictive licensure laws for midwives in the country?

It's going to take continuous advocacy to make things better.

If you're a family who would like to be involved and connected to how you can advocate for Midwifery in Indiana, please send a message and we'll get you added to the list!

03/23/2026

As World Doula Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the steady, meaningful presence doulas bring to families.

Doulas offer continuous support — emotionally, physically, and informationally — throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.

In home birth settings, their presence often helps create a grounded, supported environment for families. They remain a consistent support person, holding space and helping families feel informed and steady in their choices.

If plans shift or additional care is needed, doulas continue to offer that same support — helping families feel oriented and supported wherever birth unfolds.

They also play an important role in supporting the birth team, helping create space so care can be sustained through labor, birth, and the hours that follow.

We’re grateful for the care doulas bring and the way they contribute to a supportive, connected birth community.

If you’re looking for a way to support access to out-of-hospital birth and doula care, you can learn more or contribute here:

• Danville Birth Project: https://share.google/O684peri3grmtbVwB
• CU Birth Fund: https://share.google/oviyWANkgWW1x13Ex

03/16/2026

This week is World Doula Week, a time to recognize the many ways doulas support families during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.

Doulas and midwives often work alongside one another, each bringing a different kind of support to the birth space.

Midwives provide clinical care throughout pregnancy and birth, while doulas offer continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to the birthing person and their family.

Together, this collaboration can create a birth environment where families feel informed, supported, and cared for from multiple angles.

Birth is often strongest when it is supported by community. We love our local doulas and are so thankful for the support they provide to uplift families across Central Illinois!

Have you worked with a doula before, or considered having one as part of your birth team?

Photos 📸 of local doulas Toria of heretogetherbirth , Kyra of birthwithkyrapatton , and Michelle of Doula Bee Family Support (shared with permission).

03/13/2026

Did you know your blood volume increases by nearly half during pregnancy?

A pregnancy fact that many people don’t hear about:

Your body is constantly adapting to support your growing baby.

During pregnancy, blood volume increases by about 30–50%.
This helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the placenta and your baby as they grow.

Your heart works a little harder.
Your kidneys filter more blood.
Your body is continuously adjusting to support the work of pregnancy.

Pregnancy is an incredible example of how the body adapts over time to nurture new life.

Many of the changes people experience during pregnancy are simply the body doing the work it was designed to do.

Photo 📸 from Jordan Scott

03/11/2026

Celebrating 10 Years of Independent Midwifery at BTBL! 🌿

Read on to see how We are growing to support You in the next decade to come!