Beautiful Things Midwifery and Lactation

Beautiful Things Midwifery and Lactation Midwifery and Lactation support services

Celebrating 10 Years of Independent Midwifery at BTBL! 🌿Read on to see how We are growing to support You in the next dec...
03/11/2026

Celebrating 10 Years of Independent Midwifery at BTBL! 🌿

Read on to see how We are growing to support You in the next decade to come!

Finding the right home birth midwife for you is about more than just checklists.It’s about how you feel when you ask que...
03/09/2026

Finding the right home birth midwife for you is about more than just checklists.

It’s about how you feel when you ask questions.
It’s about whether you feel heard, respected, and supported.
It’s about whether your values around birth, autonomy, and care feel rooted in the same soil.

You’re allowed to ask how your provider handles safety.
You’re allowed to ask about experience, training, and backup plans.
You’re allowed to ask what care looks like when things are simple — and when they’re not.

This is your body.
This is your birth.
You get to choose the people who walk with you through it.

What matters most to you when choosing a provider?

• How do you support families if birth takes an unexpected turn?
• What does care look like between visits — can I reach you if something comes up?
• How do you support informed choice during pregnancy and birth?
• What does safety planning look like in home birth care?
• How do you work as a team?

What’s a question you’ve wondered about but weren’t sure if you were “allowed” to ask?

Photo 📸 shared with permission

Happy International Women’s Day!
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

As the days slowly begin to shift and change, we wanted to offer a small reminder:Wherever you are in your journey is ok...
03/06/2026

As the days slowly begin to shift and change, we wanted to offer a small reminder:

Wherever you are in your journey is okay.

You don’t need to have everything decided.
You don’t need to feel certain all the time.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to be doing this well.

Pregnancy and parenthood are full of learning, listening, and small moments of courage. It’s okay to move slowly. It’s okay to ask for support. It’s okay to trust yourself as you go.

You’re allowed to take up space in this process.
You’re allowed to take your time.

We’re here, quietly cheering you on. 🌿

The CU Birth fund provides partial scholarships for independent homebirth and doula care in Champaign county 🙌🏼 This is ...
03/06/2026

The CU Birth fund provides partial scholarships for independent homebirth and doula care in Champaign county 🙌🏼
This is a necessary way to make midwifery accessible since Medicaid covered services are not yet available in our area.

We have loved seeing the impact this Birth Fund has already had in the C-U community.

Come out to their fundraiser March 27th to help families access quality care in the very earliest moments of life 🙏🏼
Or donate online at:
https://www.cubirthfund.org/

Working together usually begins quietly.With a conversation.With space to share what you’re hoping for.With room to ask ...
03/04/2026

Working together usually begins quietly.

With a conversation.
With space to share what you’re hoping for.
With room to ask the questions you’re still holding.

There’s no rush to decide.
No pressure to know everything yet.

Just a chance to see if this kind of care feels rooted and supportive for your family.

If you’re curious, you’re welcome to reach out.

You can visit our website and choose “Schedule a Call” to speak with Hannah, or fill out the short form under “Contact.”

We currently serve families within a 90 minute radius of Danville, IL and we’re always happy to talk things through.

What’s one thing you’re still wondering about when it comes to care?

You Don’t Have to Decide Everything Right Now 🌿There can be so much pressure to have every decision made early in pregna...
03/01/2026

You Don’t Have to Decide Everything Right Now 🌿

There can be so much pressure to have every decision made early in pregnancy.
But thoughtful choices don’t come from rushing — they come from being supported as you learn, reflect, and listen to yourself along the way.

You’re allowed to take your time.

What’s one decision you’re giving yourself permission to take slowly?

02/28/2026

How much vitamin B12 do you need during pregnancy? Hint: it may be triple what the current prenatal nutrition guidelines recommend. Vitamin B12 & Pregnancy: a nutrient crucial to your baby's health.

The Village: Mental Health Support for Parents has two support groups available-both virtual and in-person offerings! I...
02/27/2026

The Village: Mental Health Support for Parents has two support groups available-both virtual and in-person offerings! In person offerings are held in Savoy, Illinois, and everyone is invited to attend. Virtual group can be accessed from any location if you have WiFi access.

One of the most common questions families have about home birth is,“What happens if plans change?” or “What about safety...
02/25/2026

One of the most common questions families have about home birth is,
“What happens if plans change?” or “What about safety?” ⛑️

At Beautiful Things, preparation is a big part of how we support safety and peace of mind. During prenatal care, we take time to talk through what care at home actually looks like — including the equipment we carry, how we perform common procedures in the home setting, and what support can look like in real moments of need. Many types of care can happen right in a parent’s arms or on their chest, without disrupting connection.

We also talk openly about less common scenarios — how we support a baby who needs help breathing, how we manage concerns like postpartum bleeding, and how we respond to shoulder dystocia or other birth variations. We also create an emergency transfer plan together ahead of time and discuss which hospitals are most appropriate for different situations, so decisions don’t have to be made in the moment.

A big part of planning also includes prenatal nutrition counseling and support, because preparation doesn’t start at birth — it starts (before) and throughout pregnancy.

Demystifying what care looks like can help reduce fear and anxiety. While no one can guarantee exact outcomes, we believe families deserve transparency, preparation, and a team that trains regularly and stays current in both common and uncommon scenarios. Even though complications in home birth are less likely for appropriately screened families, we prepare for them because safety matters.

Questions are welcome here. Thoughtful planning is part of caring well.

Photo 📸 Beautiful Things Midwifery and Lactation of training equipment

Just your friendly neighborhood midwives practicing IV skills 😄Lots of drills, lots of teamwork, lots of learning.We pra...
02/23/2026

Just your friendly neighborhood midwives practicing IV skills 😄

Lots of drills, lots of teamwork, lots of learning.
We practice often so we’re ready when it matters most.

Double tap if you love seeing the real work behind the scenes 🌿

Address

505 Oak Street
Danville, IL
61832

Opening Hours

Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 309-532-2841

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