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
David Miller MD, FAAP, LAc, Dipl OM
East-West Integrated Medicine LLC
Chicago IL
773-960-8901
www.eastwestintmed.com
eastwestkiddoc@hotmail.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
One of the only US physicians with dual Board certification in Pediatrics (ABP) and Traditional Chinese Medicine / Chinese Herbalism (NCCAOM). MD - Brown University; Pediatrics Residency - University of Chicago; TCM - Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). Other techniques: Reiki Master-Teacher & Bach and North American Flower Essences.
MANA: Midwives Alliance of North America
Lilburn GA
888-923-6262
info@mana.org www.mana.org
Organization of North American Midwives and their advocates
NARM: North American Registry of Midwives
Lilburn GA
888-84-BIRTH
www.narm.org
info@narm.org
International Midwife Accreditation Agency
National Association of Childbearing Centers
3123 Gottschall Rd
Perkiomenville PA 18074-9546
For a list of free standing birth centers, send $1 for shipping and handling
Northside Parent's Network
Chicago IL
312-409-2233 (membership voicemail)
www.northsideparents.org
Chicago Only - no suburbs - school info, New Moms Groups, Newsletter, Speakers, Babysitting Coop, Nannyshare
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 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
Sheryl Stoller PCI ®
Stoller Parent Coaching
Oak Park IL
708-358-8289, (877) 285-8289
www.stollerparentcoaching.com
sheryl@stollerparentcoaching.com
Area Served: National
With warmth, sensitivity, insight and expertise, I support and guide new parents and parents-to-be, enabling them to enable themselves and their babies to thrive. Individual and couples coaching primarily by phone; groups in the near-western suburbs. Seasoned parent of three.
Mary Thilleman
Merry Music Makers
Chicago IL
773-929-4MMM (4666)
www.merrymusicmakers.net
info@merrymusicmakers.net
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs
A Music Together class is a relaxed, playful, participatory, exploratory musical experience. We do not expect musical perfection or “performances” from children or parents. We strive to see families DOING music. We seek to create a community of families making Music Together! Call us today to schedule a FREE demonstration class!
Together in the Loss of a Child
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago IL
312-472-8946
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
312-926-9971
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