🌼 Bloomington‑Normal Community Resource & Referral List
MORE DOULA SERVICES
Doulas Etc.
https://www.facebook.com/DoulasEtc/
🏥 Medical & Birth Care
Birth Center of Bloomington Normal – Midwife‑led prenatal, birth & postpartum care, lactation support, education & family‑centered services.
https://www.birthcenterbn.com/
Carle Family Foundations – Postpartum nurse home visits to support bonding, breastfeeding, newborn care & connections to community resources.
https://www.carle.org/services/family-foundations
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🤱 Lactation Support
Birth Center of Bloomington Normal – Lactation Services – Ongoing breastfeeding help from an IBCLC throughout pregnancy and after birth.
https://www.birthcenterbn.com/lactation
Certified Lactation Consultants — Meela – Directory to connect with local certified lactation professionals in Bloomington.
https://www.hellomeela.com/bloomington-il/lactation-consultants/
Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force — Support Groups – Local lactation support groups and parent meetups.
https://www.centralillinoisbreastfeeding.org/humanmilk-support-groups
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📘 Childbirth & Parenting Education
Childbirth Education (Shannon Bacus) – Comprehensive childbirth prep workshops & classes in Bloomington‑Normal.
https://www.bloomingtonnormalbirthdoula.com/childbirth-education
(Tip: You can also link to local hospital classes or virtual options through Carle or OSF.)
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🧠 Mental Health & Counseling
(These are examples of local practices families may contact for perinatal or general mental health support.)
Reynolds Counseling & Associates, LLC – Counseling services in Bloomington.
https://www.reynoldscounselingassociates.com/
Truth In Love Counseling – Therapeutic support in Normal.
https://www.truthinlovecounseling.com/
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🤝 Community & Support Services
Birthright of Bloomington – Free, confidential pregnancy support, referrals & resources.
https://birthright.org/bloomington
OSF HealthCare – Pregnancy & Birth Support Groups – In‑person and online support for parents.
https://www.osfhealthcare.org/en/services/specialties/pregnancy-birth/resources/support-groups