The Ivy Doula Group, Birth and Lactation Support

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

(o)(o) When in doubt, whip it out! Frequent and effective milk removal is absolutely key to establishing a robust milk supply. Many parents hear, "Latch your baby every 3-4 hours." Most newborns need to latch more frequently than that. Instead of watching the clock, watch your baby.

04/24/2026

04/18/2026

Your ovaries didn’t disappear..they just got pushed out of the spotlight 👀

As the uterus grows (and I mean GROWS), it rises up and out of the pelvis, taking over prime real estate in your abdomen.

Your other organs shift, compress, and make room, including your ovaries, which get gently displaced to the sides.

Nothing is “lost.”

Nothing is “floating around randomly.”

Your body is reorganizing an entire organ system to grow a human and then will slowly put everything back after.

We don’t talk enough about this part:
Pregnancy isn’t just your belly getting bigger.

It’s a full internal reshuffling.

Organs moving.

Ligaments stretching.

Blood volume increasing.

Your body adapting in real time.

And somehow it still knows exactly what it’s doing.

Your body isn’t confused.

It’s powerful. 💥

-Love,
Badassmotherbirther

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

👶✨ Understanding Informed Consent for C-Sections ✨👶
It's essential for anyone considering a C-section to be fully informed. If your surgeon hasn't discussed the long-term risks, you might not be able to provide informed consent. Here’s what you should know:
🔍 Potential complications for future pregnancies
🔍 Increased risks of placental abnormalities
🔍 Recovery impacts, including adhesions
🔍 Exploring alternative options when medically appropriate

Even in emergency situations, ensure you get all the necessary information when you're stable.

Remember, it's your body, your baby, your choice!
💪❤️


The Ivy Doula Group, Birth and Lactation Support

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Join Kristine Lauria, an internationally recognized midwife dedicated to supporting women’s autonomy in medical decision-making and physiological, undisturbed birth.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lMulJtz4Tl2-xZduUTbHVA #/registration

When a baby remains in a breech presentation late into pregnancy, families are often not presented with options other than cesarean section. I will discuss all options, including planning a cesarean, vaginal breech birth and external cephalic version (ECV), and the risks and benefits of each. Understanding what each pathway involves is key to making an informed decision.

In recent years, she has devoted significant time to humanitarian work with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), providing essential reproductive health care in low-resource settings. She specializes in breech and twins and travels worldwide teaching those skills to midwives.

Her inspiring life and work is featured in the upcoming documentary Allowed to Birth – The Journey of a Global Midwife premiering this fall.

04/15/2026

I try my damndest to never wait for that red flag. 3 yellow flags and we are transferring. 1 yellow perks me up, 2 yellows have me on guard, 3 yellows, we must go in. Might my transfer rate be a bit higher then others? Maybe. Some years for sure...others not so much. The key (my key) is to listen to my gut (some may call that the Holy Spirit). The end game is mom and baby being safe. Is there trauma? Yes, sometimes, but homebirth is not the be all end all. Hospitals and OBs are there for when we need them and I am grateful.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

Free webinar on informed consent and refusal! Your baby. Your body. Your choice!

Join Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Birthing Instincts) for a deep dive into the power of "Yes" and the strength of "No." In this session, we’re peeling back the layers of informed consent and refusal, ensuring you understand exactly who holds the decision authority during your birth. Whether you’re planning a home or hospital birth, come get the tools you need to advocate for your rights and navigate your birth environment with confidence.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5OxM6iCBRzGHFk7kJB6LoA?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ8G1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2blBnNXRBS2w1eDlESHZqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgBpCXI6kNOmrQkmRGqlm1dM24hwmbc7aTZ2i1pDiw1fic6fGGCTI1zJdHDT_aem_avUis9L07PHoK8BOdfxfEQ #/registration

Help ICAN and buy a shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/cesarean-awareness-month-2026/

04/13/2026

Did you know that unmedicated, vaginal birth of a baby in the breech position is possible? 😲
Proper education and training is necessary, but with the right birth team you can deliver a happy, healthy breech baby in a hospital, birth center, or in your home!
Check out Breech Without Borders to learn more!

Breech shouldn't automatically mean a mandatory surgery. You have options, and it’s time to learn them from the best in the business.

Join ICAN for a very special event featuring Dr. Rixa Freeze. As the co-founder of Breech Without Borders, Rixa has dedicated her life to ensuring breech birth remains a safe, supported, and available skill set.

She is joining us to bridge the gap between fear and facts. This is your chance to learn from a world-renowned expert about what is truly possible for your birth.

Share this post and tag a friend who needs to hear this.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dcj_66jkQk6AUQp2sI_vsA?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ8GMBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2blBnNXRBS2w1eDlESHZqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkPo8UoaIe5ksjfGifXcRGMBqC36mH2UgSGTu3hAENuU9YwYckVrF1uYxxPZ_aem_kj1aAa2JXzS5Dwt_o4vNGg #/registration

Can't attend? Support ICAN with shirt purchase: https://www.bonfire.com/cesarean-awareness-month-2026/