Granny’s Birth Initiative

Granny’s Birth Initiative https://linktr.ee/gbiky

GBI is an established 501c3 that Advocates for breastfeeding & birth rights for women who are incarcerated, residing in shelters, women in transition, teens in the foster care system, with emphasis on Black & BIPOC Birthing People.

📢 Granny's Village Update 💜Please note that this month's Granny's Village gathering has been rescheduled.📅 New Date: Jun...
06/18/2026

📢 Granny's Village Update 💜

Please note that this month's Granny's Village gathering has been rescheduled.

📅 New Date: June 26
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual

Granny's Village is our monthly virtual gathering for doulas, partners, volunteers, and maternal & child health advocates. Together, we create space for connection, collaboration, and support for Kentucky families.

Ready to join us next week? Register here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/16if1oPTohn3B5Hu8

Thank you for your flexibility. We look forward to seeing you in the Village! 💛

🌐 www.gbiky.org

💜 Feel Good Fridays 💜Motherhood can be beautiful, challenging, and everything in between. Join us for a safe and support...
06/18/2026

💜 Feel Good Fridays 💜

Motherhood can be beautiful, challenging, and everything in between. Join us for a safe and supportive space where you can connect with other moms, share experiences, and gain valuable tools for your parenting journey.

✨ Real conversations
✨ Peer support
✨ Education & empowerment
✨ Tools for a stronger you

📅 August 7 & August 21
⏰ 60-Minute Group Sessions

You are not alone. Together, we build stronger families, healthier babies, and stronger communities.

We see you. We hear you. We're here for you.

Registration information coming soon!

Please note that GBI will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.Juneteenth is a time to honor...
06/18/2026

Please note that GBI will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on our shared history, and celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the significance of this day and join in commemorating this important part of our nation's history.

Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

06/17/2026

A new program in Louisville is taking a proactive approach to reducing violence by investing in young Black men before they become victims of crime or fall through the cracks.

06/17/2026

Your story matters — and we want to celebrate it.

World Water Birth Week is June 22–26, and we are SO excited to spend the week honoring the families who have birthed in the water here at Tree of Life. 🌊

Whether it was quiet and still, wild and fast, or everything in between — your water birth story deserves to be told.

Here’s how to share:

📝 Submit your story through the link below (Water Birth International’s official form)

https://waterbirth.org/share-your-waterbirth-story-form/

📸 DM us here on Instagram with your pictures + story

✉️ Or send them to [email protected]

We’ll be sharing stories and photos all week long as we celebrate this beautiful, sacred way of welcoming babies earthside. 🤍

👇 Tag a mama who had a water birth — she needs to see this!

💜 Meet Your Instructor: Doula Alexa💜When you enroll in Granny's Birth Academy's Doula Training, you're learning from som...
06/16/2026

💜 Meet Your Instructor: Doula Alexa💜

When you enroll in Granny's Birth Academy's Doula Training, you're learning from someone who does this work every day.

Alexa is a certified labor doula, birth and midwife assistant, newborn care specialist, professional postpartum doula, and lactation educator. Through Alexa's Birth Services, she has supported more than 80 births and guided over 100 maternal journeys, helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence and compassionate care.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Granny's Birth Initiative (GBI), Alexa is committed to improving birth outcomes, advancing birth equity, and preparing the next generation of doulas to make a difference in their communities.

✨ Learn from real-world experience.
✨ Gain hands-on skills.
✨ Be mentored by an experienced birthworker.

📅 July 17–19, 2026 | 9AM–7PM
📍 Louisville, KY
💳 Payment plans and financial assistance available

Spots are limited to 10 students per cohort!

👉 Comment "SIGN UP" to receive training details and enrollment information.

🚨 Happening Today! 🚨Join us today for the JFCS Community Chat: Supporting New Mothers featuring our Executive Director, ...
06/16/2026

🚨 Happening Today! 🚨

Join us today for the JFCS Community Chat: Supporting New Mothers featuring our Executive Director, Alexa Scisney, as a panelist.

Alexa brings years of experience as a certified labor doula, newborn care specialist, birth assistant, postpartum and lactation educator, and founder of Alexa’s Birth Services. Through her leadership at Granny’s Birth Initiative, she continues to advocate for improved maternal health outcomes and expanded support for families across Kentucky.

This conversation will bring together community leaders and experts to discuss the challenges, resources, and opportunities available to support mothers during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum journey.

📅 Today, June 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 JFCS Louisville
🍽 Lunch and beverages provided

There’s still time to join us! We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this important conversation about supporting mothers and families in our community.

🚨 Start Here: Granny's H.U.B. 🚨Looking for support during pregnancy, postpartum, or early parenting? Granny's H.U.B. is ...
06/16/2026

🚨 Start Here: Granny's H.U.B. 🚨

Looking for support during pregnancy, postpartum, or early parenting? Granny's H.U.B. is your first step to accessing GBI services and resources. 💜

Enroll once and gain access to:
✨ Doula Dash
✨ Maternity Pantry
✨ Doula Tech
✨ Granny's Birth Academy

📅 Getting started is easy:
• Scan the QR code to schedule your H.U.B. enrollment appointment
• Call our office if you need assistance

Please bring:
• ID (for you and/or your child)
• Proof of residency
• Proof of income
• Proof of pregnancy or child

💡 No insurance? No problem!
Income-based membership options are available.

Already enrolled or a returning client? Log in to your client portal to schedule services.

At Granny's Birth Initiative, we're committed to making support accessible for every family in our community. 💛

If you would like to support this work, comment DONATE and we'll connect with you.

This month, we're pulling up a chair for the dads!Join us on Monday, June 22nd from 11 AM – 2 PM at Granny's HUB for FRE...
06/15/2026

This month, we're pulling up a chair for the dads!

Join us on Monday, June 22nd from 11 AM – 2 PM at Granny's HUB for FREE hot meals as we honor the fathers, grandfathers, partners, uncles, and father figures who make a difference every day.

Let's celebrate fatherhood, family, and community—one meal at a time.

Special thanks to Passport by Molina Healthcare for sponsoring this event and helping us create opportunities for families to connect, thrive, and grow stronger together.

📣 Calling all pregnant people and new parents in Louisville! Healthy Babies Louisville wants to hear from you. Complete ...
06/15/2026

📣 Calling all pregnant people and new parents in Louisville! Healthy Babies Louisville wants to hear from you. Complete the Prenatal Access Survey by June 30 and help improve local programs, policies, and support services for families. Participants will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle for prizes. Scan the QR code or use the survey link in the flyer to get started.

Address

708 S 16th Street
Louisville, KY
40210

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+15029052300

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