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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!

2010 Chicago Homebirth Meetup Topics

 
  • Sunday, August 1

Prep for Labor

  • Sunday, September 12

Social gathering offsite - Be By Baby After Hours Party, 1654 W Roscoe, Chicago - Birth Stories and fun!

  • Sunday, October 3

Breastfeeding and Babywearing

  • Sunday, November 7

Homebirth 101: Logistical details

  • No December Meeting

Spend the holidays with your loved ones.

  • Sunday, January 16
    Holistic family wellness care and thinking outside the box

When: Please check meetup site for times and dates as they are subject to change.

Where: Hip Circle Studio in Evanston IL- or some fun off-site location for social events.

Contact:
Hip Circle Studio

709 Washington Street, Evanston IL

*New location. More details to come.
http://homebirth.meetup.com/65/

 

HOMEBIRTH MEETUP - WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
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!

2010 Chicago Homebirth Meetup Topics

  • Sunday, August 8 (Lombard)

        Creating the Right Birth Team

  • Sunday, September 12 (Warrenville)

        Social Gathering and Birth Stories

  • Sunday, October 10 (Warrenville)

The Placenta

  • Sunday, November 14 (Warrenville)

Alternative Therapies in Pregnancy and Labor

  • Sunday, December 12 (Warrenville)

Holiday Party

  • Sunday, January 9 (Warrenville)

Processing Your Birth Story

  • Sunday, February 13 (Warenville)

Baby Wearing


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


Where: Cantera Lakes, Warrenville or Birthing Babes, Lombard


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/


The Grayslake/Libertyville Homebirth and Midwifery MeetUpi

A free monthly meeting for parents. Come join us!

2010 Chicago Homebirth Meetup Topics

August 18: Your Placenta

September 15: Children at Birth

October 20: Nursing Your Homeborn Little Ones

November 17: Birth Activism Night

December: Happy Holidays! no MeetUp this month

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/.
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