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Facility based classes are usually taught by a nurse that works there and is not allowed to give unbiased information. Keep in mind that with this option they will be teaching the "this is how we do birth here" method. There are also some independent childbirth teachers who have complete autonomy.

You also need to find out what their philosophy is regarding interventions. Informed Beginnings classes are offered in the Chicago area. Birthing From Within is a relative newcomer to the birth community. It is a multi-sensory holistic approach. Eclectic teachers use a variety of techniques borrowed from a variety of teaching methods. If you can, it's a good idea to interview the teacher by phone before signing up for the class. Many people take online classes too. If you can't find a practitioner near you please contact us.

"What would happen if women were taught to enjoy birth rather than endure it?"
- Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret

Why not have the spotlight on you and your services? You can rent this space to gain extra exposure for your business. Call 847-733-8050 for more information.

  • Birth Center of Chicago

    Chicago, IL
    773-232-2299
    www.birthcenterofchicago.com
    info@birthcenterofchicago.com
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    Our freestanding birth center is guided by care of Certified Nurse Midwives, all APRNs with a minimum of a masters degree and expertise in well body, gyne, low-risk pregnancy and birth care.

  • Happy Beginnings

    Anna Ferguson ICCE
    Vancouver, WA
    360-920-1748
    cbeannaferguson@gmail.com
    Area Served: National

    I have worked with Several Mama’s and families through a fourth trimester group and I’m a mom to 6 beautiful daughters. I have a passion and love for labor and a desire to share my knowledge and evidence based truths.

  • Holistic Family Doulas

    Lara Lasky CD (Adv), MPH
    St Charles, IL
    630-538-3685
    holisticfamilydoulas.com/
    info@holisticfamilydoulas.com
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs, Chicago's West Suburbs

    Holistic Family Doulas nurtures families from preconception through well into the postpartum phase.  We offer non-judgmental, family-led holistic support to all types of families.  Services include: birth and postpartum doula services, energy and reflexology work, belly binding, placenta encapsulation and childbirth classes.

  • Magic Hands Birth Services

    Debra Lawrence CD(DONA)
    Streamwood, IL
    630-202-3641
    magichandsbirth.com/
    deb.lawrence75@gmail.com
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    Currently teaching Informed Beginnings childbirth classes. Offering placenta encapsulation and therapeutic bodywork for babies and moms based on the Gillespie Approach which is craniosacral facial therapy. Involved in birth work since 1996. Taught comprehensive childbirth classes and Bradley Method natural childbirth classes for many years.

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