Kindred OB/Gyn - David H. Kindred, M.D., & Sherry Hartenbower, C.N.M.

Labor of Love Midwifery Service - Bernice Keutzer, C.N.M.

Naturally Yours Grocery

Pekin Family Practice - Angel Atkins, C.N.M., & William C. Fisher, D.O.

Women's Center for Health - Lesley Brinkman-Mosiman, M.D.; Eric Reinertson, M.D.; & Nancy Vidic, C.N.M.

Massage by Tonya - Tonya Pruett, Licensed Massage Therapist

BABY CARE AND EDUCATION:

BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION & SUPPORT

OSF Saint Francis Breastfeeding Class

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL 61637

888-6ASK-OFS

Dr. Jay Gordon

OSF Saint Francis Breastfeeding Resource Center

Polly Kocher, I.B.C.L.C., L.C.C.E.

Glen Executive Plaza

4911 Executive Dr., Peoria, IL 61614

309-683-6672

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

La Leche League International

La Leche League of Washington

Kim Tuttle-Salmon, I.B.C.L.C., C.D. & Julie Carlton, C.D., HB Certified Instructor

Willow Hills United Methodist Church

304 E. Far Hills Dr., Germantown Hills, IL 61548

309-444-2833 (Kim) & 309-444-6828 (Julie)

The local La Leche League’s main breastfeeding support meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. A meeting for moms of toddlers is held on the fourth Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

MotherLink of Pekin

Beth Seidel, I.B.C.L.C.

Pekin Hospital

600 S. 13th St., Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0480

This breastfeeding support group meets Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon, as well as every first and third Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Park Court Conference Center. For more information, page Beth at 800-512-2937, or leave her a message at 309-353-0480.

Methodist Medical Center Outpatient Breastfeeding Help for Moms

Edie Orr, R.N., B.S.N., I.B.C.L.C., & Rhonda Wuedtke, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

Methodist Medical Center

221 N.E. Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61636

309-672-4242

Breastfeeding help for moms is available 7 days a week by appointment.

Peoria Area Nursing Moms

Jenny Carmean

OSF Saint Francis Center for Health

8600 N. State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615

309-676-9480

BREASTFEEDING SUPPLIES

OSF Saint Francis Breastfeeding Resource Center

Glen Executive Plaza

4911 Executive Dr., Peoria, IL 61614

309-683-6672

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Methodist Medical Center Outpatient Breastfeeding Help for Moms

Edie Orr, R.N., B.S.N., I.B.C.L.C., & Rhonda Wuedtke, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

Methodist Medical Center

221 N.E. Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61636

309-672-4242

Nursing bras, breast pumps & accessories, and Over the Shoulder Baby Holders & Maya Wraps for La Leche League are available to buy.

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GENERAL WELL-BEING:

Prenatal Massage

Massage by Tonya

Tonya Pruett, Licensed Massage Therapist, pre & perinatal massage

Peoria Heights, IL

309-685-4221

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Health Food

Naturally Yours Grocery

Metro Centre

4700 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61614-6096

309-692-4448

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PARENTING SUPPORT & EDUCATION:

Ask Dr. Sears

Attachment Parenting International of Peoria:

Julie Harvey

309-446-9973

API of Peoria meets at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month discussing a variety of parenting topics  An online parenting support group is also available.

MOMS Club of Peoria (Moms Offering Moms Support)

South Chapter

North Chapter

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. There are 2 Peoria chapters- the south and the north. The south chapter territory is south of 150 and south of 24. The north chapter is north of 150 and north of 24.

MOMS of Washington

Laura Holmes

309-444-5430

MOMS in Washington is a non-denominational Christian organization whose desire is to encourage, edify, and equip area women in their roles as mothers.

Mostly for Mothers

Angie Shaw

Washington, IL

309-444-8534

Mothering Magazine

The Natural Family Living Magazine - Birthplace of the Natural Family Lifestyle: Mothering celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the immense importance and value of parenthood and family life in the development of the full human potential.  Subscriptions to a monthly magazine, e-newsletter, and online discussion forums are available for continuous information and support.

Peoria Mothers of Twins

P.O. Box 2004, East Peoria, IL 61611

309-686-3901

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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT:

Saturday Strollers

Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley, Inc.

5407 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614

309-692-1766

Saturday Strollers meets at 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Northwoods Mall for this walking support group.

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PREGNANCY FUN:

ExpectNet.com

Set up baby pools for friends and family to guess gender, arrival date, weight, etc. of your baby.

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PREGNANCY, LABOR, & BIRTH:

BELLY CASTING

Jenny Carmean

Peoria, IL

309-676-9480

Heather Longfellow, CD

Washington, IL

309-444-4268

Penny Silzer, CD

Elmwood, IL

309-742-4006

CESAREAN SECTION & VBAC SUPPORT & EDUCATION

International Cesarean Awareness Network

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization founded by Esther Booth Zorn in 1982. ICAN's mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

BabyBodyBirth Prenatal Classes

(Local BBB class schedule available here)

Hilary Shirven, B.B.B.

Certified Prenatal Educator & Labor Doula

309-472-7508

BabyBodyBirth is your source for the most important and comprehensive information for a healthy pregnancy, strong baby, and positive birth experience. Get answers to the questions everyone has about pregnancy, birth, and babies so you can ask more specific questions related to your particular situation during your prenatal visits. When you seek information outside of your monthly check-ups, you get a deeper understanding of how to help your body and baby grow, which leaves more time during your appointments to discuss how well your baby is developing.

Finding Your Way Childbirth Classes

Penny Silzer, C.D.

309-742-4006

The 6-week classes are led by Penny Silzer, CD. Preparing for the birth of your child requires sifting through a mountain of information and deciding what is important to you. If you don't know what your options are, you don't have any.

LABOR & BIRTHING SUPPORT

DONA (Doulas of North America)

MIDWIFERY / OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Kindred OB/Gyn

David Kindred, M.D., & Sherry Hartenbower, C.N.M.

120 N.E. Glen Oak, Suite 200

Peoria, IL 61603

309-673-0000

Labor of Love Midwifery

Bernice Keutzer, CNM

Arlington, IL

815-894-2507

Pekin Family Practice

Angel Atkins, C.N.M., & William C. Fisher, D.O.

2355 Broadway

Pekin, IL 61554

309-347-2700

Women's Center for Health

Lesley Brinkman-Mosiman, M.D.; Eric Reinertson, M.D.; & Nancy Vidic, C.N.M.

2401 Broadway

Pekin, IL 61554

309-478-1700

ONLINE RESOURCES

Midwifery Today

Subscriptions to a paper magazine and e-newsletter are available with the latest scientific research on labor, pregnancy, and birth.

Dr. Tom Brewer's Blue Ribbon Baby Pages

This is a premier source for prenatal nutrition information to help pregnant moms stay healthy and low-risk.

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SAFETY:

CAR SEAT SAFETY

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Infant Car Seat Safety Class

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL 61637

888-6ASK-OFS

INFANT/CHILD CPR EDUCATION

American Red Cross Infant/Child CPR Class

311 W. John Gwynn Jr. Ave., Peoria, IL 61605

309-677-7272

Proctor Hospital Infant/Child CPR Class

5409 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614

309-691-1099

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SHOPPING:

BABY CARRIERS

Maya Wrap: Washington, Illinois

Kim Tuttle-Salmon, I.B.C.L.C., C.D.

309-444-2833

Over The Shoulder Baby Holder: Washington, Illinois

Kim Tuttle-Salmon, I.B.C.L.C., C.D.

309-444-2833

PREGNANCY, BIRTH, & POSTPARTUM

Kegelmaster 2000(TM) Vaginal Exerciser

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