Amie Ivy Doula Services

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the women, family, friends and clients that I have the privilege to associate with! The world needs more good women and the light and love that you provide.🌷🌷🌷

"Motherhood is amazing.
And then it is really hard.
And then it is incredible.
And then it is everything in between.
So, hold onto the good,
breathe through the bad,
and welcome the wildest
and most wonderful ride of your life."

05/14/2023

One last birth before my own! ❤️
I have loved supporting this fun couple. It was a long two days of induced labor but mama worked so incredibly hard to advocate for the birth she wanted and to overcome some unexpected obstacles. While birth didn't go quite as planned, she rocked every bit of it with such strength! Women truly are rock stars as they navigate the dynamics of birth to bring their babies into the world!!

04/03/2023

Another beautiful baby boy (and nephew!!) was born right on his due date at 12:02am this morning, only minutes after mama arrived at L&D. I am in awe of not only the speed of her labor but of the strength and control she maintained. So proud!! What a privilege to witness!! 💙

03/05/2023

I had the honor of supporting an amazing couple yesterday as they welcomed their sweet baby boy into the world. There is nothing better than watching couples become parents and it's even sweeter when clients feel like friends. This little guy is beyond lucky to have them!!

02/14/2023

💕 Happy Hearts Day! 💕

While I won't be taking clients in November, let me know if you need a Doula recommendation for your November birth! 😉❤️

02/02/2023

❤️ Client Love! I consider it an honor and a blessing to do what I do... serving women and their families. It is always my goal to make sure that each of you feel seen, loved and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey! ❤️

01/23/2023

I've been holding on to a "little" surprise! We thought our baby years were behind us with our youngest being 6 but we thought wrong. Baby boy #4 will be joining us this Summer! 💙
While I hoped to be able to serve more mamas this year, I will be on maternity leave from June through at least the end of 2023.
I am grateful to experience this pregnancy and birth from a Doula perspective. I'm also looking forward to having the support of my own Doula again! 💕
If you are looking for a doula and need referrals, I'd love to send you some recommendations!!

01/06/2023

Happy New Year!
This quote really resonates with me. It reminds me of making birth goals. Goals are excellent and highly encouraged! Sometimes we reach our goals and sometimes we don't. What really gets me about this quote is getting really good at knowing our values! Even more than our goals, our values can continue to guide us even when our goals need to pivot.
So don't forget to ask yourself:
"What are my values?"
"What really matters to me when it comes to my birth and welcoming my baby into the world?"

12/25/2022

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Merry Christmas from my family to yours! 🎄
May your hearts be filled with the love and peace that comes through the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ . 💕

11/23/2022

11/22/2022

The "Golden Hour" is the first hour immediately after your baby's birth and it is so worth protecting!
This is uninterrupted time where baby is snuggled skin to skin with the mother, a warm blanket over the top of them, and the environment is calm. There are so many benefits that come not only to the baby but to the mother.
When choosing your care provider and birth location, it is important to know if they support this uninterrupted time and leave routine baby checks until you are ready.

10/27/2022

🍫 It's the Twix and 100 Grand for me! 😜
🍭What candy are you hoping to snag from your child's bucket this year?

10/24/2022

💛💛💛

Sure, I’m a good mom.

Until we’re running late.

Or no one is listening to me.

Until they’re fighting.

Or I’m the one raising my voice.

*Well, I think I’m a good mom.

Until I fed them that.

Or I let those words come out of my mouth.

Until I had a breakdown.

Or I got stares at the grocery store.

*Oh, how I just want to be a good mom.

I cry about it sometimes.
I overthink it.
I question myself.
I just need someone to listen to what I don’t say.

I need a cheerleader and loads of grace.

*I just want to believe I’m doing a good job.

Oh, friend, I get it. I’m right there with you.
Motherhood is not a sprint; it’s a marathon.
It’s growth over time. It’s getting back up. It’s apologizing and praying and trying our best.

It’s trusting we’re not going to mess up more than what God is able to use or fix.

It’s the big picture, the sum of all of it.

So, you can stop questioning that last frustrating moment and believe it —

You are a good mom.

You are loving your family well.

You are trying your best. That means something.

Someone else needs to hear it today, too —

Mama, you’re doing a good job.

❤️❤️❤️

Mommys15Minutes by Jaclyn Warren

10/19/2022

💕 Client love! I am always so grateful for the kind words shared. I have been blessed to serve some pretty incredible mamas! I hope each of my clients feel seen, loved and supported throughout our time together. 💕
Thinking about a Doula for your birth? Let's talk! 🥰

10/15/2022

Sending all the love to those who have experienced loss. No one should have to carry such an unbearable grief. You are not alone.

10/14/2022

Funny but true... am I right? I'm a firm believer that ice cream makes everything better... and a nap. Naps are good too. 😜

10/13/2022

Welcome to the world sweet boy! This mama was really hoping to avoid a cesarean but baby boy had other plans and decided to stay breech. Sometimes pregnancy and birth throw a curve ball and this mama rolled with it. She was so calm during the entire process. While I was not allowed in the OR, I was so grateful to be with them in triage and recovery. They make a fantastic team and I just know that they’ll be incredible parents to this little guy!

10/04/2022

Early labor can be an exciting time but it is not the time for high energy activities. The most important thing you can do in that early stage is:
REST, nourish, hydrate and distract! If you feel like moving, keep it upright. Sitting on a birth ball, swaying back and forth and walking are all easy, upright movements. This is the time to conserve your energy. You are going to need it as labor progresses!