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— Personalized Birth & Postpartum Support with Alyssa Lake, founder of In Joy Birth LLC. Expecting a baby in Denver, Colorado or the surrounding areas of Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, or the Denver Metro ? You deserve compassionate, individualized care throughout your journey. Alyssa Lake is now proudly serving families across the Denver Metro area with holistic, heart-centered support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With years of experience walking alongside fami

Becoming a breastfeeding mother is an incredible journey — one that comes with both beautiful moments and real challenges. While every mother-baby pair is unique, there are simple, evidence-based habits and nourishing foods that can help support and increase your milk supply. In this post, we’ll walk through four powerful pillars of milk production: hydration , nutrient support , stimulation , and a nourishing lactation cookie recipe you can bake at home.And if you’re ready f

When we talk about pregnancy and birth, so much of the focus is on the birthing person, and rightfully so. But birth partners play a huge role in shaping how supported, calm, and connected that experience feels. Whether the birth partner is a spouse, co-parent, close friend, or family member, they are an integral part of the birth story. Still, many partners feel unsure of how to help, what to say, or how to best show up when things get intense. Supporting a birthing person t

For many birthing people who have experienced a cesarean birth, the idea of a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) can bring a mix of emotions—hope, curiosity, and maybe even a little fear. At In Joy Birth, our doulas believe that every family deserves the right to explore their birth options with evidence-based information, emotional support, and confidence in their body’s wisdom. What Is VBAC? VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean —it’s exactly what it sounds like: gi