Bloomington Area Birth Services, Inc., is a group of women trained and experienced in childbirth and postpartum issues. We offer a variety of childbirth classes, prenatal and postpartum yoga, breastfeeding support, postpartum support groups, drop-in parent-baby playtime, and information about midwives, birth and postpartum doulas, and local birth resources.

We are a community-based non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
 

Mission Statement
Our purpose is to educate, support, and empower pregnant women, new mothers, and their families as they make informed decisions throughout the childbearing year and early parenting, honoring the diversity of families in our community.

BABS Announcements

Holiday Hours

Season's greetings!  The BABS office will close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday November 26th.  Parent-Baby playtime will continue as scheduled for that day.  Come on in and help us stay warm!

Dad's Support Group

"If you'd like a place to talk with other dad's going through the same thing, or if you'd like to get yourself ready for the big event, please consider coming to BABS new, "Dad's support group."

Beginning on Thursday November 6th, BABS will begin to host the Dad's Support group.  This group meets weekly on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm, registration is not required but suggested.  You may register by calling the office at 337-8121, or email your interest to info@bloomingtonbirth.org.  Come as you are able, the group will continue to meet on an ongoing basis, and there is no cost.

New Mom's Support Group Expansion

The New Mom's support group is expanding once again.  In addition to the already running Thursday afternoon group, we now have a Monday afternoon and Thursday morning group. New groups are underway, with additional sessions to open in January.  Please call the office with your interest and availability. These groups are open to all new moms who are looking for a community to share and explore thoughts, feelings, joys, uncertainties, and other issues that can accompany this transitional time.  This is also a time to come together to offer support and commune with other moms and new babies. Fees are based on a donation per session scale.

Working Mothers Support Group

We are looking to hear from all mom's and mom's-to-be who would like to come together around issues of balancing mothering and working roles.  This support group will provide a space for dialog and community around work and mothering balance, as well as addressing issues of returning to, or considering returning to work.  Please call the office with your interest at 337-8121.

Nurse and Chat
Have a question about breastfeeding or want to meet up with other nursing mothers?  Come to Bloomington Area Birth Services (BABS) to hang out with other moms and chat about breastfeeding and babies.

All mothers-to-be, nursing mothers and older siblings are welcome.  There is no cost. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, will be on hand to answer your breastfeeding questions and hear your breastfeeding stories.

Drop in!
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, anytime between 10am-1pm

Next gathering:
December 10

For more information about Ann Marie visit www.nurturingmothers.com

Check out our Facebook and MySpace accounts
BABs is excited to announce the newest virtual path to explore our community, MySpace and Facebook.  Find us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/bloomingtonbirth.  You can connect with us on facebook by accessing www.facebook.com and searching for Bloomington Area Birth Services, enjoy your exploration!