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Women's Health

Midwives and family doctors can provide normal gynological care for women. They often spend more time with clients and will take time to get to know you as an individual. They will support or provide alternative medicine choices. They should have a nonintervention oriented approach and take time to educate you about your options. As with childbirth, you will want to weigh the risks vs. benefits of any type of treatment. The emphasis of the practitioner/client relationship should be on the individual -- taking responsibility for their own health. There should be a partnership approach to your care.

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!

 

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"Liability concerns now appear to be taking precedence in community after community, rather than the well-being of women and their babies. This is a situation that must be addressed before the morbidity and mortality from unnecessary and inappropriate medical interventions become trends too difficult to reverse."
- Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS), Executive Director Judy Norsigian

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Michelle Brannick DC ND
The Brannick Clinic of Natural Medicine
Riverside & St Charles IL
708-447-2468, 630-444-0066

kjbrannick@aol.com
www.bcnaturalmedicine.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Our natural medicine clinic offers massage, counseling, chiropractic, homeopathy, psychotherapy, and naturopathic medicine. Dr Brannick is a graduate of Bastyr University. We welcome children and adults. We also work with fertility and offer routine women's health services. For more information see our web site.

 

Rae Bouvin DC
Pro-Holistic Institute
Chicago IL
773-739-9017
www.proholisticcare.com
drbouvin@proholisticcare.com
Area Served: Chicago and Suburbs

Offering holistic wellness care for the entire family including primary care, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, massage.  As well as specialized training in women's health, fertility, and holistic pediatrics.  Webster Technique Certified and pursuing a diplomat from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

 

Chicago Women's Health Center
Chicago IL
773-935-6126
www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org
godnabb@prodigy.net
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Nonprofit, gyne services, fertility awareness classes, alternative insemination, public aid & sliding fee scale & insurance. Childbirth education and breastfeeeding classes. Emergency contraception also available.

 

Carla Edwards MS PhD LAc Dipl OM
Heartwood Center
Evanston IL
847-525-1309, 847-425-9120
www.essence-llc.com

www.heartwoodcenter.com
essencehealingtcm@gmail.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Research Scientist nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism (NCCAOM). M.S., Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago; Post-Doc Feinberg School of Medicine; M.S. (TCM) Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). Specializes in fertility medicine, NAET treatment for allergies and Dr. Tan method for pain and systemic balancing.

 

Elise Erickson MS CNM
Midwifery & Women's Health West Sub Med Ctr
Forest Park IL
708-386-2400
www.oakparkmidwife.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Certified nurse-midwife. Prenatal care and birth support in ABC including waterbirth. Full scope gynecologic services including natural family planning counseling, barrier (cervical caps) and hormonal methods of birth control. Care for women throughout the lifecycle including teens and menopausal therapies. Use of a variety of alternatives. Self pay, full insurance and public aid accepted.

 

Rachel Fabbi DC FIMA

Fox Valley Natural Medicine LLC

Geneva IL

331-248-0284

www.foxvalleynaturalmedicine.com

rachael@foxvalleynaturalmedicine.com

Area Served: South & Western Suburbs

Physician specializing in primary care natural medicine for families.   A combination of functional medicine and natural therapies are used to investigate the cause and effectively treat.  Common conditions treated: constipation, diarrhea, infections, allergies, gynecological, fertility, prostate, cardiovascular, thyroid/endocrine. 

doula services.

 


Jennifer Gagnon CNM
A Woman's Place Birth & Health Resources
Chicago IL
773-539-9870
www.awomansplacechicago.com
grace980701@yahoo.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

BSN & MSN from Case Western Reserve University. Fifteen years of experience ranging from home birth to high risk hospitals. Currently provides full spectrum midwifery care and home birth. Committed to providing evidence based and patient centered care. Reiki master.

 

Linda Given Welch CNM MS
AGSO Assoc Gyne Surgery Obstetrics
Evanston IL
847-869-3300
www.mcwh.net
lgwcnm@sbcglobal.net
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Master's prepared Certified Nurse Midwife. Preconception & prenatal care with deliveries at Evanston Hospital. Full scope gynecological care with special interest in contraception, counseling, adolescent healthcare and
midwife menopause care. Offices in Evanston & Glenview. Supportive collaborating physicians.

 

Linda Graf CNM
Midwifery & Women's Health West Sub Med Ctr
Forest Park IL
708-386-2400
www.oakparkmidwife.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Certified nurse-midwife. Prenatal care and birth support in ABC including waterbirth. Full scope gynecologic services. Care for women throughout the lifecycle including teens and menopausal therapies. Use of a variety of alternatives. Self pay, full insurance, Kid Care and public aid accepted.

 

Megan Gustafson LAc
Red Lotus Acupuncture
Lake Bluff IL
847-234-6530

www.redlotusacupuncture.com

megangustafson@hotmail.com
Area Served: North & NW Suburbs

Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, IL state licensed. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for fertility, pregnancy, breech baby, labor inductions, women's health issues.

 

Caroline Jung LAc MSOM
Tiffani Kim Institute
Chicago IL
312-260-9020
www.tiffanikiminstitute.com
caroline@tiffanikiminstitute.com
Area Served: Chicago, Suburbs & Ottawa

Graduate of Midwest College Oriental Medicine with a Master's of Oriental Medicine. Nationally board certified through the NCCAOM and licensed in the state of Illinois. Experience with treating women's health issues, fertility, pregnancy.

 

Hillary Kieser APN CNM
Gentle Birth Care Inc
Oak Park IL
708-228-6065
www.gentlebirthcare.com
hillary@gentlebirthcare.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

CNM, practiced homebirth from 1995-1999, then started and owned West Suburban Midwife Associates practicing at West Sub Hospital, now offering Homebirth, specializing in waterbirth, alternative remedies and women's health care.

 

Stephanie Maj DC FICPA
Community Chiropractic
Chicago IL
773-528-8485
www.CommunityChiropractic.net
drmaj@drmaj.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Offering pediatric wholistic care, chiropractic, women's health, and nutrition services. Pre and postnatal care. Pediatric Fellowship certified in Webster technique.

 

 

 


Shirley Moore CNM
Midwifery & Women's Health West Sub Med Ctr
Forest Park IL
708-386-2400
www.oakparkmidwife.com
sjamoore@netscape.net
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Certified nurse-midwife. Prenatal care and birth support in ABC including waterbirth. Full scope gynecologic services. Care for women throughout the lifecycle including teens and menopausal therapies. Use of a variety of alternatives. Self pay, full insurance, Kid Care and public aid accepted.

 

Christina Oser CNM WHNP
Genesis Family Midwifery
Warrenville IL
630-393-9800 (ext 225)
www.genesisfamilymidwifery.com
christinamidwife@hotmail.com
Area Served: South & Western Suburbs

Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). Provides care for women throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Waterbirth. Also well-woman care, pre-conception counseling, and non-hormonal family planning. Christina has a deep respect for the natural process of pregnancy and birth.

 

Deborah Riddell APN CNM MS
Women First Midwifery Inc
Aurora IL
630-897-7700
www.womenfirst.org

Area Served: Western Suburbs/Fox River Valley

Practicing Certified Nurse Midwife since 1982. Fullscope women's health care: pregnancy, delivery, postpartum gynecology. Health care as a true partnership with the woman. Health care respecting each woman's differences and individuality. Health care honoring the wisdom of natural processes.

Sonia Rivera Lac
Inner Spring Wellness
Oak Park IL
708-445-0012, 708-724-6098 c
www.innerspringwellness.com
acupuncheals@aol.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture, IL state licensed, Owner at Inner Spring Wellness offering Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for fertility, breech turns, morning sickness, labor induction, fatigue, sciatica, postpartum care, insufficient lactation, women's health issues, anxiety, depression and pain.

 

Sherri Ruerup CNM
The Nurse Midwifery Group
Chicago IL
773-989-6200
www.swedishcovenant.org/midwives
E-mail contact info on web site.
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Our group of Certified Nurse-Midwives is committed to providing a natural, non-interventive childbirth experience and a holistic approach to women’s healthcare.  Our mission is to partner with our patients and empower women to participate in decision making.

 

Mary Saracco MM CNM
Midwifery & Women's Health West Sub Med Ctr
Forest Park IL
708-386-2400
www.oakparkmidwife.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Certified nurse-midwife. Prenatal care and birth support in ABC including waterbirth. Full scope gynecologic services. Care for women throughout the lifecycle including teens and menopausal therapies. Use of a variety of alternatives. Self pay, full insurance, Kid Care and public aid accepted.

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