International Alliance of Midwives (IAM)
800-743-0974
www.midwiferytoday.com
On-line Community in Support of Midwifery, conferences and workshops. Resources for parents, including the magazine Midwifery Today which is home birth focused.
International Cesaeran Awareness Network (ICAN) of Chicago
Dionna Hunger
Chicago IL (local chapter)
773-286-4501
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ICANofChicago/ icanofchicago@yahoo.com
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Raleigh NC
800-624-4934, 919-863-9487
www.icea.org
info@icea.org
Area Served: International
International Childbirth Education Association providing birth instructor and doula training.
Lamaze International
Washington, DC
800-368-4404 (referral line)
www.lamaze.org
info@lamaze.org
A resource for what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years. Simplify and clarify the childbirth process and alleviate fears. We help parents feel more informed and prepared so they can achieve safe and healthy pregnancies and births.
La Leche League International
Schaumburg IL
800-525-3243 (referrals to leaders)
847-519-7730 (main)
www.lalecheleague.org
Locate a group or leader, meetings or get help w/ breastfeeding problems, quarterly magazine w/ membership, conferences.
MANA: Midwives Alliance of North America
Lilburn GA
888-923-6262
www.mana.org
info@mana.org
A professional organization for midwives founded in 1982. Striving to unify and strengthen the profession of midwifery, thereby improving the quality of health care for women, babies, and communities.
NARM: North American Registry of Midwives
Lilburn GA
888-84-BIRTH, 888-842-4784
www.narm.org
info@narm.org
Supporting a health care system where every family in North America has access to skilled and responsible midwives. Setting standards for competency based certification, allowing midwives to support a woman's right to choose her birth attendants and place of birth.
NPN: Neighborhood Parents Network
Chicago IL
312-409-2233 (membership voicemail)
www.npnparents.org
Area Served: Chicago
Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN) is the largest organized parent resource network in the city of Chicago. As the trusted source for parent-to-parent interaction, support and guidance for nearly 30 years, NPN has helped strong families build strong communities!
The Parent Circle
Morton Grove IL
www.theparentcircle.com
Our goal is to promote a positive family experience through education, support and social interactions. We provide our members with playgroups, workshops, family activities and a monthly newsletter. There is also a babysitting co-op and meetup group.
Parenthesis
Oak Park IL
708-848-2227
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
Workshops with child care, single parent & teen parents, drop in care for all.
Parents of Multiples Club
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago IL
312-472-8946
Free support group for parents expecting and new parents of multiples. Resources and prenatal education classes available.
Parents Who Care
Schaumburg IL
847-604-4582
www.parentswhocare.org
Area Served: North West Suburbs
20 yrs out growth of Lamaze group, workshops, children's socials, parent outings, mom support group, parent to parent informational groups, peer mentoring, monthly meetings, newsletter.
Postpartum Depression Alliance of IL
www.ppdil.org
support@ppdil.org
if you are experiencing severe symptoms and want to speak to someone in person the NorthShore University HealthSystem 1-866-364-MOMS
(1-866-364-6667) hotline is answered live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by caring, non-judgmental licensed mental health professionals. Or check out more resources on this web site.
Together in the Loss of a Child
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago IL
312-472-8946
http://classes.nmh.org/listing/detail/22337
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
Prentice Women's Hospital
Support group for parents, family, and friends grieving the loss of an infant. For the newly bereved, aswell as for those whose loss occurred months or years ago.
Transitions to Motherhood
Chicago IL
877-926-4664
www.nmh.org/nm/pregnancy+newborn+classe
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
Postpartum Adjustment Program Prentice Women's Hospital Alberto-Culver Women's Health Center Provides information and discussion to help new mothers manage the transition to their new role. A great way to meet other new moms.
Support Services