Birth Center of Bloomington Normal

10/13/2025

On Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Wednesday, October 15th, we invite you to light a candle on our front porch in honor of the little ones we carry in our hearts. Your light will shine for love, for memory, for healing.🕯️

10/10/2025

As we close out National Midwifery Week, we’re deeply moved by the words shared in this video — stories of trust, compassion, and the life-changing care that midwives provide every day. 💫
Thank you to every family who shared your hearts with us, and to our incredible midwives who pour so much love into their work. You’ve touched countless lives in ways that can never be measured.

10/07/2025

🌸✨ Please join us in welcoming Machayla, our newest midwife at the Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal!

With years of experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse and a deep passion for empowering families through pregnancy and birth, Machayla brings both skill and heart to every family she serves. We are so excited for the compassion, knowledge, and joy she brings to our community. 💙

Machayla has always known her calling was in women’s health. With a passion for supporting women through the powerful transitions of pregnancy and birth, she is committed to providing holistic, evidence-based care that honors the body’s innate wisdom.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing, and spent five years as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. During those years, she developed a deep appreciation for physiologic birth and the importance of empowering families through education, support, and advocacy.

Driven by her desire to walk more closely alongside women in their reproductive journeys, Machayla earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She believes in a model of care that centers around respect, autonomy, and shared decision-making, and is passionate about supporting women through natural birth.

Machayla was drawn to the Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal because of its unique ability to offer safe, intimate, and family-centered care. She is honored to join a team that shares her belief in birth as a deeply personal and transformative experience.

Outside of midwifery, Machayla loves being outdoors in the sunshine, relaxing at the pool, and spending time with her husband and young son. She is proud to serve the Bloomington-Normal community and feels privileged to walk beside families during such meaningful moments in their lives.

10/07/2025

My last class of the year is online and starts on Oct 28!
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09/26/2025

✨ Yesterday, we had the joy of honoring two of our amazing team members, Athena and Sarah, with a Blessing Way — a beautiful tradition to surround expectant mothers with love, faith, and encouragement as they prepare for birth. 💛

Led by Jenni, we shared affirmations, Bible verses, and heartfelt words to lift them up and remind them they’re not alone on this journey.

We also gifted each of them with beads to create a special necklace — a meaningful keepsake they can keep close during labor, symbolizing the strength and support of their entire team. 📿💕

Athena & Sarah, we’re so excited for you and cheering you on every step of the way! 💐

09/24/2025

Isn’t this so sweet?!🥹

When grandma’s a midwife but lives states away, you FaceTime her in to catch baby’s first hello.

This sure was the sweetest first look 😍

Congratulations to Ashleigh and Josh on the birth of their second son. What a powerful birth to witness.

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09/20/2025

We are glad to participate with most healthshare plans! We are now in network with CHM Christian Healthcare Ministries and are able to directly submit bills so you don't have to. Check out https://chministries.org/ for a plan that is right for you!

09/17/2025

At the heart of every birth center are the midwives💟

09/03/2025

Not sure how we missed sharing these gorgeous birth photos earlier✨ Beautiful in every way!

09/03/2025

waiting : the hardest and most beautiful process during labor

08/28/2025

Mental health support, created especially for parents. Serving Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri!