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Birth Circle

Support Group

Last Wednesday of the Month | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Location
St. John's Hospital Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Children's Center 415 N 9th St | Springfield
In the event of a cancellation, we request that you notify us as soon as possible.
217-565-9875 womencare@hshs.org

Come and join us for an evening of open discussion on birth experiences. Some birth experiences are wonderful, and others can bring unexpected outcomes. Ultimately, we want a healthy baby and mama.

Some experiences need to be discussed with peers or your group leader. This is a free, safe, judgement free space for pregnant and postpartum women to come share their birth stories or to just hear others. You may bring a support person with you, or you may come by yourself. Either way, we are here for you! Everyone has a different outlook and experience when it comes to labor, delivery, birth and postpartum. Sometimes it is just helpful to talk amongst others that have experienced similar situations. This helps ease our mind, connect with others, and can help improve our mental health.

Our group leaders are local doulas. Some registered nurses from HSHS St. John’s Women & Infants Center attend as well. Registration is required. You will be contacted via email the week prior to the date for confirmation on attending and the specific meeting location. All group sessions are held at HSHS St. John’s hospital. Please enter through the lobby. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th & Carpenter Street. Please stop at the information desk and they will assist with directions to the meeting area.