Educational and Local Resources

Educational Resources

Pregnancy & Birth

The Cochrane Library (One of the most respected sources for information about evidence-based care for the childbearing women)

The Leap Frog Group, US Health Care quality organization, Search hospital ratings on maternity care, C-section rates and more

The Birth Partner, by Penny Simkin

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gatskin

Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered! by Rebecca Dekker

Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method, 4th Edition, by Marie F. Mongan

Blessed Birthings, free recorded audio class by Ustatha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, The Rahmah Foundation

Spinning Babies, instructions on how to use techniques for a more comfortable and confident pregnancy and labor, baby positioning in particular

The Cornerstone Method of Childbirth Education: The Muslim Edition: Student Workbook (Featuring unborn Noah, Scott, and myself!)

Postpartum

The First Forty Days: The Art of Nurturing the New Mother, by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven

Women's Health

Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Blueprint for Well-Being, by Aviva Romm

Local Resources

Home Birth Midwife Groups

Gentle Birth Care, Wheaton, Chicago, Oak Park Offices

MidwivesCareLLC, New Lenox, Lockport, Orland Park, Lisle Offices

Birth Centers

Childbirth Classes

Informed Beginnings, Bradly Method, comprehensive childbirth education, in-person, Wheaton

Lisa Upham, The Bradley Method, Wheaton, next class Begins Sept 17th

Asana Mama - Hypnobirthing Chicago, Live online classes

Blissful Births and Babies, Hypnobirthing in-person classes, various locations

Lactation Services

Carol Chamblin, DNP, APN, RN, IBCLC, Classes, Consultations, Wheaton

Prenatal and Postnatal Chiropractor

Acupuncture/ Chinese Medicine

Birth/Baby Photography