Idaho Falls Birth House

04/18/2025

Open spots available for upcoming childbirth education classes.

12/30/2024

Childbirth education classes available in the new year.

11/23/2024

Set up and ready for today’s birthing family.

10/31/2024

10/30/2024

Join our free breastfeeding support group for a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and find guidance.
Whether you're a new mom or an experienced parent, our group offers valuable insights, expert advice, and emotional support. Celebrate the joys and challenges of breastfeeding together in a supportive community!

Learn about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, baby carriers, and car seats. Try a baby carrier from our collection or get help with your own. Peruse our library of lactation and parenting books, educational handouts, and community resources. Plus, a scale will be available to weigh your baby.

Come as you are
Didn’t pre-register?
Just come!

Running late?
Just come!

Unshowered or shirt covered in spit up?
No worries, we've been there, too.

Toddlers in tow?
They're welcome, too.

Need to pump?
Come pump with us!

Supplementing with formula?
You belong here, too.

Thinking about quitting?
No shame, come talk it through. You gotta do what’s right for you.

Details
Cost: Free

Who: Expectant moms, new moms, experienced moms, and their children (siblings welcome)

When: Every Wednesday, drop in anytime from 10am-12pm

Where: Idaho Falls Birth Center (378 S Ridge Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402)

Hosted by: Elizabeth Matthes, IBCLC, CLC, BCD, BCE, CPST

10/23/2024

Meet the midwife: I am Ivy Allen, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) registered with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and licensed in the state of Idaho proving women and families midwifery care in Southeast Idaho.

I began my midwifery training in 2021 through the National Association of Registered Midwives (NARM) under their Portfolio Evaluation Process which combines education and hands-on experience under the guidance and direction of registered NARM preceptors. I mainly completed my clinicals working in a Wisconsin Amish community.

Alongside my current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation through the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Adult CPR/AED, I am professionally trained as a birth doula have specialized training in birth emergency skills through Breech Without Borders and Birth Emergency Skills Training (BEST).

My passion for birth advocacy and support stems from personal experience, inspired by my own challenging pregnancy and birth journey. I enjoy empowering families with informed choice and believe deeply in respecting each person's autonomy and providing respectful, supportive care during both wonderful and challenging birthing experiences.

Beyond midwifery, I spend my free time hiking with my son, tending to my house plants, and reading.

10/21/2024

We are excited to start offering a free monthly postpartum support group! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, November 5th. Share and invite a friend!

Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month from 11-12 at the Postpartum Haven. Zoom is also available for those who aren’t able to make it in person (private message for link).

Come socialize with and get support from other moms in your same stage of life. There are no restrictions on age of baby. You are welcome to bring other young children if needed. Birth workers are welcome.

Discussions will generally center around postpartum recovery, newborn care and sleep, feeding support, mental health, and navigating how to nurture yourself.

10/01/2024

Welcoming a new "old" addition to the Idaho Falls community. Set in a historic home near downtown Idaho Falls, the Idaho Falls Birth Center is open to serving low risk families who desire an out-of-hospital birth in close proximity to local hospitals. Come visit us!