Central Florida Birth Network

06/03/2026

Q***r providers deserve community too 🌈

This Pride Month we're gathering together with LGBTQ+ providers, affirming allies, and supportive professionals for a laid back BYOF picnic at Lake Eola Park.

Because representation matters. Because families deserve aligned care. Because so many q***r families are searching for providers who feel safe, affirming, and welcoming.

Bring your own food, a blanket or chair, and come connect with community.
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Lake Eola

Tag a provider we should invite 💕

06/03/2026

Community care goes both ways. Flavia has supported so many, now it’s our turn to support her.

Please consider donating if you can, share if you can’t, and help keep this momentum going.

Click the link 🔗 in our bio or comment for details.

We support Flavia!

06/01/2026

Community care goes both ways. Flavia has supported so many, now it’s our turn to support her. Donate if you can, share if you can’t, and help keep this momentum going.

My name is Behiye. I am a licensed midwife in Orlando (why this matters wi… Behiye Yenikomsu needs your support for Support Flavia’s Fight to Stay in the U.S.

05/31/2026

There’s always something happening for families in our community!
Through CFBN and our amazing directory members, you’ll find classes, support groups, workshops, and family friendly events happening all over Central Florida. ✨

These events are a great way to learn something new, meet other parents, and connect with providers who actually get it. Come as you are, baby in arms, questions in tow, emotional support drink ☕encouraged.

05/28/2026

Providers, families are actively searching for support right now. Are they finding you? 👀 CFBN has recently received requests for midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation support, and more. If your profile is outdated or missing, now is the time to update it!

Join the directory and help families connect with the care they’re looking for. 💛

05/27/2026

Member Spotlight 💛

This week we’re highlighting a virtual therapy practice specializing in maternal mental health support for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting transitions, grief, anxiety, and relationship stress.

Led by Dr. Shaenor Ishmael, Inspired Counseling Center serves families across Florida with compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help clients feel supported through every stage of the parenting journey. The practice is also LGBTQIA-friendly, BIPOC-friendly, and accepts several major insurance plans.

Mental health support is community care, and we’re grateful to have Inspired Counseling Center as part of the CFBN directory. ✨

05/26/2026

Maternal mental health outcomes improve when families feel safe, affirmed, and supported. That includes q***r and trans parents. 💛

Too many LGBTQ+ families navigate pregnancy and postpartum while feeling unseen in healthcare spaces. Community based care helps change that.

At CFBN, we believe families deserve access to providers and spaces where they can show up fully as themselves, ask questions openly, and receive care without judgment. Visibility, connection, and affirming support matter.

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05/24/2026

Join us for this month’s CFBN professional virtual meet as we connect with birthworkers, wellness professionals, and community members across Central Florida to share resources, discuss community care, and continue building stronger support systems for families.

Whether you’re a provider, advocate, or simply passionate about reproductive and maternal health, you’re welcome here.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 7 PM
💻 Virtual

Details at the link in bio.

05/23/2026

We’re less than 2 weeks away from Diapers & Dreams and community support is already showing up in a big way. 💛

Vendors and sponsors are coming together to help support local expecting and postpartum families, but donation items are still needed!

We are currently collecting:
✨ Diapers + wipes
✨ Baby supplies
✨ Postpartum recovery items
✨ Feminine hygiene products
✨ Emergency preparedness items for families + newborns

Every donation helps lighten the load for a family in our community.

📍 Lake Panasoffkee Recreation
1582 CR-459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Want to contribute or get involved? Click to purchase directly and support families in Sumter County!

05/22/2026

What support can actually look like during pregnancy and postpartum 🤎

Sometimes it looks like a provider who remembers your concerns from your last visit.
A space that feels cozy instead of clinical.
Appointments where you don’t feel rushed.
Care teams that collaborate instead of compete.

Because whole person care is about more than checking boxes. It’s about relationships, trust, and creating safer experiences for families.

That kind of support matters. 🌿