Why the Birth Center?
Birth should be a joyful, safe experience. The Birth Center of Bloomington Normal helps you have an experience you can cherish by providing comprehensive support through pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.
New patient consultation to determine if an out-of-hospital birth is the right choice for you and your family. We’ll discuss your wants and needs for your birth experience, and assess any risk factors that could impact our ability to provide you a high level of personal care.
Complete prenatal care, including all necessary testing, for all eligible patients. We meet or exceed the current standard of care you’ll find at any other healthcare provider. We’ll begin seeing you between 8-12 weeks of your pregnancy, and provide comprehensive prenatal care throughout your pregnancy.
A very personal birth experience, led by our team of Certified Nurse Midwives, who will guide you through a variety of labor and delivery options to maximize your comfort. Some options include birthing tubs, water therapy, birthing balls, and more, available in our comfortable birthing rooms.
A thorough assessment of your newborn provided by our Certified Nurse Midwives. We perform newborn assessments right next to you on your bed, with your family and loved ones nearby. Baby doesn’t even have to leave your sight.
Continuous monitoring of you and your baby following birth until it is safe for you to go home, usually 4-6 hours after your birth. A midwife or registered nurse will call and check on you within 12-24 hours following birth. A home visit will be completed 24-48 hours following delivery. We will then see you at the birth center for a 2-week postpartum visit and then again at your 6-week postpartum follow-up appointment.
A seamless transition to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, or hospital of your choice should the need arise for either you or your baby to receive hospital services. Our clinical team will accompany you to ensure your safe and timely transfer to the hospital.
Comprehensive educational programs are offered at our center. These include childbirth education, diet and exercise, discharge readiness, breast feeding, centering pregnancy, as well as a variety of support groups.
