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These meetings are a great place to learn about birth. You do not have to be having a home birth to attend. Practitioners can also network at these events. This is a great way to meet people and educate yourself whether you are a parent or practitioner. All are welcome.

See listings below for class and event descriptions. Please direct any questions to the contact listed.





CHICAGO-AREA HOMEBIRTH MEETUP
Join expectant parents, doulas, midwives and other homebirth enthusiasts to talk about all things birth. If you're curious about your options for laboring and birthing outside the hospital setting, this is a great place to meet others for conversation and support. The gathering will begin with introductions, tea, and cookies. Then there will be a discussion or presentation. As always, spouses and partners are encouraged to attend and children are welcome!

Past Meetup Topics

Each meetup features a a guest speaker to help lead the discussion. Here are some of our topics from past meetups. Please check meetup web site for current information .

Holistic Family Wellness Care, Choosing a Pediatrician & Health Insurance.

All About Waterbirth and Apartment Birth.

Homebirth 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Birthing At Home.

Homebirth Safety and Contingency Planning.

Family Nutrition and Staying Active and Fit Throughout Pregnancy and Beyond.

Lowdown on Labot

 

When: Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Please check meetup site for locations, dates and times as they are subject to change.

There may also be an evening time depending on interest.

Where: Hip Circle Studio in Evanston IL.

Contact:
Hip Circle Studio

709 Washington Street, Evanston IL
http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Homebirth/

 

 

 

 

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. NATURAL BIRTH AND PARENTING NETWORK MEETUP (NORTHWEST INDIANA)

A great place to meet Northwest Indiana moms and dads who are interested in natural and holistic ways of pregnancy, birth and parenting. Promoting wellness and positive attitudes towards a healthy pregnancy, gentle birth experience, breastfeeding and informed parenting. Free monthly community meetings. We encourage husbands/partners to attend, along with babies in arm!

Past Meetup Topics

Please check the meetup site for current information.

Understanding Chiropractic Carefor Pregnancy, Birth & Children with Dr. Trish Hammett

Whole Food Family Nutrition with Jodi Barnett from Harvested Health

When Labor and Birth are Challenging

Cloth Diapers and Baby Slings

Celebrating Midwives and Doulas

Postpartum Care - The Fourth Trimester

When: The first Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM.

Where: Hebron Community Center, 611 N. Main Street, Hebron, IN

Contact:

C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

Hebron, IN

(219)629-5988

http://www.indianabirthchoices.com

Or join the yahoo group for information on meetings including updates and cancellation notices:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CHOICES

 

GIVING BIRTH & BEYOND CHICAGO-AREA MEETUP

First and foremost supporting moms (and any other family member) during the early childhood years. A resource for sharing information and discussing important topics. Parents are encouraged to email each other and set up their own groups and activities privately. Gather information, empower yourself and find what works best for you. Hosted by Jo Anne Lindberg, president and founder of BirthLink.

We are currently cross promoting with Cheers and Chicago Homebirth Meetups for activities. We also have an occasional workshop offered by BirthLink practitioner members.

When: Check site for dates & times!

Where: A Variety of Locations

Contact:

BirthLink

847-733-8050

bestbirth@birthlink.com

http://www.meetup.com/GivingBirthandBeyond-Chicago/

 


GRAYSLAKE/LIBERTYVILLE HOMEBIRTH AND MIDWIFERY MEETUP

Come learn about gentle birth options, with a focus on out of hospital birth, homebirth and midwives. Meet other mothers/parents who are passionate about gentle birth and explore a new compelling birth topic every month presented by a variety of birth professionals from homebirth midwives to herbalists to doulas. Nursing babies/children and other peaceful little ones are always welcome!

Chicago Homebirth Meetup Topics

Please check their web site for current information.

When: We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm

Where:Chicago's northern suburbs

Please visit: http://homebirth.meetup.com/308/

 

West Chicagoland VBAC Meetup
Having a baby after a cesarean surgery can leave a mother with many questions and many fears. Those mothers who have experienced VBAC know just how hard it can be sometimes to achieve the normal, vaginal birth we all deserve.

Let's Meetup to share stories, information, and offer support to any mom who is on a journey toward VBAC.

Monthly Meetings - for more info go to:
www.meetup.com/West-Chicagoland-VBAC-Meetup-Group/
Location: Palmer Place, 56 S La Grange Rd, La Grange IL, 773.329.3399

 

WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO - HOMEBIRTH MEETUP
Join expectant parents, doulas, midwives and other homebirth supporters to talk about homebirth. This is a great place to find out more information, to ask your questions in a supportive atmosphere, or to simply show your support for homebirth. The gathering will begin with introductions and light refreshments. Then there will be a discussion or presentation. Spouses or partners are encouraged to attend and children are welcome!

Past Meetup Topics

Processing Your Birth Story

Baby Wearing & Breastfeeding

Waterbirth

Exercise & Comfort in Pregnancy & Birth

Emotions, Culture & Birth

Social Gathering & Birth Stories

Emotions, Culture & Birth

Creating the Right Birth Team

Breastfeeding & the Placenta

When: Sundays, 2:00 PM. Please check meetup site for locations, dates and times as they are subject to change.

Where: Check web site for location.

Contact: Christina Oser, Genesis Family Midwifery, www.genesisfamilymidwifery.com
630-393-9800 x225
christinamidwife@hotmail.com
http://www.meetup.com/Homebirth-Meetup-West-Suburbs-of-Chicago/
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