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Birth Consulting

Birth Consulting

Sorting through all the available information in just nine short months is a major challenge. You need to think about so many different things. Researching your insurance coverage, choosing a place and primary practitioner, knowing what the implications of those choices are and who else you might want to include in your birth team can be a daunting task. One way to save time and effort is to work with a birth consultant. They will help you clarify your goals and direct you to resources that will be compatible with them. Parents find out that they have more options than they thought. They then can have safer, more satisfying births. We suggest that you consider doing preconception planning but any time before birth would benefit any family.

See alphabetical listings below. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. Be sure to let them know BirthLink sent you!

 

SPOTLIGHT:
"Imagine what might happen if the majority of women emerged from their labor beds (or not beds) with a renewed sense of the strength and power of their bodies, and of their capacity for ecstasy through giving birth. When enough women realize that birth is a time of great opportunity to get in touch with their true power, and when they are willing to assume responsibility for this, we will reclaim the power of birth and help move technology where it belongs--in the service of birthing women, not as their master."
- Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Christiane Northrup, MD

NEIDA - BirthLink Members
BirthLink has a special partnership with the Northeast Illinois Doula Association Members (NEIDA). Birth instructors who are members with both organizations are identified by NEIDA member.

Why not have the spotlight on you and your services?
You can rent this space to gain extra exposure for your business.

Call 847-733-8050 for more information.




NEIDA memberAmi Burns LCCE CD(DONA)
Birth Talk
Chicago IL
312-363-8332
www.birthtalk.com
ami@birthtalk.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Training & Background: Ami’s warm, non-judgmental style has helped countless women make informed choices regarding their birth experiences. Known for her fun, engaging classes and caring support, Ami is well-respected by medical providers as well as parents favoring an alternative approach to birth.

Kay Furey CNM
Retired Home Birth Midwife
Chicago IL
773-764-6869
kaycfurey@yahoo.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Training & Background: MSN - UIC, BSN - Loyola, MA in learning disabilities - Northwestern University, physicians assistant for over fifteen years. Home birth midwife for 30 years. Home birth consultations.


Rhonda Kantor RN BSN HNC RYT CCE

Global Yoga  and Wellness Center

Bucktown
Chicago IL
773-719-6227
www.globalyogacenter.com
Area Served: Chicago

Training & Background: Yoga Instructor (1996) and Registered Nurse (1991):  Yoga Teacher Training completed from the Temple of Kriya Yoga. Owner/Director of Global Yoga Center specializing in Prenatal Yoga, Mom/Baby yoga, Couples Birth & Childbirth education classes. Director of Hatha Yoga and Prenatal Yoga teacher trainings.

Jo Anne Lindberg
BirthLink
Evanston IL
847-733-8050
www.birthlink.com
bestbirth@birthlink.com
Area Served: Entire Chicago Area

Training & Background
: MAed, teacher 15 yrs, birth counselor since 1996, guidance with hospital or home birth decisions

Judith Elaine Halek
Birth Balance
New York City NY
212-222-4349
www.BirthBalance.com
judith@birthbalance.com
Area Served: Phone Consults Only

Training & Background
: Resource center started 1987. One of the first doulas. Massage & fitness therapist, writer, educator, speaker, photographer, videographer and producer of 13 part weekly series on waterbirth.

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