The Birth Haven

12/18/2025

The season of giving isn’t over yet 🎄🤍
Lexington has so many ways to support families this December — from toys and food to diapers and everyday essentials.

🎁 Lexington Firefighters Toy Program
Help make Christmas brighter for local kids:
• Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KNK0HQRPEQWT/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?
• Venmo:
https://account.venmo.com/u/Lexington-FOF

🧸 The Toy Chest Children’s Charity
Support local children this holiday season:
• Sponsor a child:
https://www.thetoychest.org/sponsorship
• Donate:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JCTUQ4HP4JZM8

🥫 Lexington’s Big Give Food Drive
Help provide meals for Lexington families:
• Learn more:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/initiatives/lexingtons-big-give-food-drive

🍼 Family Care Center Wish List
Support families in crisis with much-needed essentials:
• View current needs:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/family-services/family-care-center/family-care-center-wish-list

Whether you’re able to give, volunteer, or simply share this with someone who may need support, every little bit truly matters.

12/11/2025

“Is this labor?” is a universal late-pregnancy question. 😅
Early labor often looks like:
✔️ contractions that slowly get longer/stronger/closer
✔️ cramps + back pressure that keep building
Prodromal (“false”) labor can be:
✔️ strong but irregular waves
✔️ that ease with rest/hydration
If you’re unsure, call your provider — and if you want a calm guide in the moment, that’s where doulas shine.
Save this for later + share with a pregnant friend 🤍

12/09/2025

Feeling like you're running on empty? The exhaustion that comes with a new baby is real, but you don't have to navigate it alone. 🤍
At The Birth Haven, we understand the 3 AM struggles and the overwhelming feeling of being "just tired." Our latest blog post explores how our personalized sleep guidance can help your family find its way back to restful nights.
Learn about our gentle, expert-led approach to creating healthy sleep habits that work for you. Read the full post to see how we can help you reclaim your peace and enjoy this precious time with your little one.
www.thebirthhaven.com/doulablog/2025/12/8/your-newborn-sleep-bestie

The stillness of 3 AM hits differently for new parents. It’s a quiet filled with anticipation—waiting for the next cry, the next feed, the next diaper change. You might sit gazing at your baby, overwhelmed with love, while battling an exhaustion so deep it feels unshakable. If you've ever accide...

12/07/2025

Birth preferences: THIS or THAT? 😄🤍
There’s no “right” way to do birth—just what feels right for you.
Drop your picks below 👇

12/05/2025

Lexington friends — the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade is tomorrow morning (Dec 6)! 🎄✨
If you’re looking for a fun family outing, this one’s a classic.
Tag us in your pics if you go — we love seeing your littles making memories 🥹

12/04/2025

We support you emotionally, physically, and with evidence-based guidance from pregnancy through postpartum — without replacing your medical team.
✨ Think: calm presence + advocacy + comfort + real-life tools.
What stage are you in right now?
1️⃣ Trying to conceive
2️⃣ Pregnant
3️⃣ Postpartum/newborn
4️⃣ Toddler life + thinking about another
Drop a number below so we can support you better 👇

11/23/2025

National Espresso Day ☕ — because sometimes “sleep when the baby sleeps” really means “drink coffee when the baby sleeps.” 😅
To all our new and expectant parents running on caffeine and cuddles — we see you, we salute you, and we’re sending you extra energy (and maybe an extra shot!).
💜

11/18/2025

Ready to feel calm, confident, and cared for during your birth?
At The Birth Haven, we’ve supported hundreds of Lexington-area parents with personalized doula care and postpartum guidance.
Tap below to schedule a free consultation and start your journey today 💜
👉 www.thebirthhaven.com

11/16/2025

You prepared for the birth — but what about after? 💕
Here are 6 things no one tells you about postpartum recovery — and what can really help you heal, rest, and feel supported.
You don’t have to navigate postpartum alone. 🌿
That’s what The Birth Haven doulas are here for — to support you through every step, with care that helps you feel confident, calm, and cared for.
Save this post to revisit later, mama. You’re doing an incredible job. 💜

11/15/2025

It’s 💆‍♀️ — and you deserve it, mama!
Try one of these today:
🫖 Sip something soothing.
🕯️ Light your favorite candle.
📖 Journal your thoughts or baby dreams.
🚶‍♀️ Take a mindful walk with your bump.
What’s your favorite way to unwind during pregnancy? Tell us below 👇

11/11/2025

Today, we honor all who have served — and the families who stand beside them. 💙
At The Birth Haven, we’re especially grateful for the strength, dedication, and love that military parents bring to their birth and parenting journeys.
From our Lexington community to yours — thank you for your courage and your service.
💜

11/10/2025

Let’s bust some myths about doulas!
You deserve to feel supported — no matter how or where you give birth. 💜
Swipe ➡️ to learn the truth about what doulas really do.
📍 Serving expectant and new parents in Lexington, KY and nearby areas