PREGNANCY CONSULTATIONS, LABOR SUPPORT AND EVIDENCE BASED BIRTH CLASSES. Our carefully vetted, trained and professional doulas gently attune to your family's unique needs, maintain privacy, support your recovery, enhance your family's transition and are happy to help in any way.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Birth photography & videography
Placental encapsulation
TENS units rental
Tub rental
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Birth setting & approach
Birth center birth
Hospital birth
Unmedicated hospital birth
Natural birth
VBAC
LGBTQ+ parents
200+ births
$1,800 - $2,500
$2,500+
Small group
Certified doula
Hypnobabies-informed support
Spinning Babies techniques
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Emotional wellbeing & mental health
Adjusting to parenthood
Doula (postpartum)
CPR certification
Overnight care
Lactation support
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
Belly binding
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
In- home
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Weekend intensive
Childbirth education
Childbirth education (all)
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Cesarean (c-section) preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Refresher childbirth class (for experienced parents)
VBAC preparation
Evidence Based Birth
GentleBirth
Spinning babies
Independent
Newborn care
Babywearing (wraps, carriers, rebozo)
Infant CPR & first aid
Infant massage
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
731 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202
Archways Birth Support provides birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes and childbirth doula services. You’ll get evidence-based information, pain-coping techniques, pregnancy nutrition, birth planning, labor comfort measures, decision-making strategies, postpartum comfort measures, postpartum planning, breastfeeding information, and much more!
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
$1,200 - $1,800
Solo
Certified doula
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Weekend intensive
Childbirth education
Medical decision-making
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Birthing from Within
Independent
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Caring for your newborn
Postpartum preparation
New parent
Breastfeeding support
1937 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Free therapeutic support groups for women struggling with maternal mental health issues and loss.
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Virtual
Multi-week series
Pregnancy
Prenatal emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
New parent
Postpartum emotional wellbeing (anxiety & mood support)
Perinatal grief, loss & trauma support groups
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Stillbirth & infant loss
Group
Spanish
3015 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Birth Center of Chicago is a freestanding birth center offering skilled midwifery care. We provide preconception consults, prenatal and parenting classes and lactation support for community members as well for clients of the birth center.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Preconception exam & consult
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Lactation support
Milk bank / dispensary
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Weekend intensive
Childbirth education
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Refresher childbirth class (for experienced parents)
Birthing from Within
Eclectic pregnancy & childbirth classes
Evidence Based Birth
Spinning babies
Independent
Newborn care
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Parenting/ relationship
First-time parent classes
New parent
New parents meet-ups
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
3832 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60613
Exceptional and experienced support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and more.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Sibling doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Epidural
Unmedicated hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
LGBTQ+ parents
Pregnancy over 40
POC families
Plus size
Survivors of abuse
Single parents
Anxiety or depression during pregnancy
Pregnancy after infertility
Pregnancy after loss
Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
Twins / Multiples
0–50 births
50-200 births
200+ births
$1,200 - $1,800
Agency
Certified doula
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Doula (postpartum)
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
Overnight care
Lactation support
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
3701 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60613
Doula Mayra provides culturally sensitive and evidence-based support for families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Bilingual support in Chicago and surrounding suburbs includes in-person childbirth and newborn classes, virtual support, newborn care, and other holistic approaches that empower you to have a good transition. Sliding-scale is available. English/Spanish. - Clases, apoyo durante el parto, posparto y cuidado del recién nacido.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
TENS units rental
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Pregnancy after loss
200+ births
<$1200
$1,200 - $1,800
Solo
Certified doula
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Spinning Babies techniques
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Emotional wellbeing & mental health
Adjusting to parenthood
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
NICU stay
Parenting after loss
Stillbirth & infant loss
Bereavement doula
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Virtual
Childbirth education
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Birthing from Within
Spinning babies
Independent
Group
Latinx provider (self-identified)
Spanish
171 West Oak Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
At Blissful Births and Babies Inc., we are passionate about nurturing, educating, and empowering families throughout every stage of the childbearing year and beyond. Founded on the belief that every family deserves compassionate support and evidence-based education, our services are designed to guide you from pregnancy through postpartum.
PREGNANCY CARE
Fear or anxiety about childbirth
Birth planning & preparation
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Birth photography & videography
Placental encapsulation
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
0–50 births
50-200 births
200+ births
Small group
Certified doula
Hypnobabies-informed support
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Emotional wellbeing & mental health
Adjusting to parenthood
Other common postpartum concerns
Sleep problems / fatigue
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Birth & medical trauma
Birth story processing
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Childbirth education
Birth center birth preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Eclectic pregnancy & childbirth classes
Hypnobirthing (The Mongan Method)
Independent
Newborn care
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Parenting/ relationship
First-time parent classes
Group
Black provider (self-identified)
Polish
1898 Barrington Avenue, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
Burr Ridge Birth Center offers a warm, compassionate, and home-like environment where families receive exceptional and empowering midwifery care. In addition to our midwifery services, we offer lactation support and classes open to the community.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Menstrual health
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Preconception exam & consult
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Flat or inverted nipples
Induced lactation
Latch or positioning challenges
Mastitis / clogged ducts
Milk supply concerns
Multiples breastfeeding
Pain with breastfeeding
Pumping support & return to work
Lactation support
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Postpartum
Baby & me yoga
Group
Office, clinic or studio
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Childbirth education
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Cesarean (c-section) preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Refresher childbirth class (for experienced parents)
Independent
Newborn care
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Infant CPR & first aid
Parenting/ relationship
Adjusting to life with a new baby
First-time parent classes
New parent
Baby play groups
New parents meet-ups
7000 South County Line Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
Warm, thoughtful support for individual adults and couples, & specialized care for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.
RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA & LOSS
Early pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Fertility challenges
Trying to conceive after loss
Birth & medical trauma
History of abuse
Newborn illness and disability
NICU stay
Stillbirth & infant loss
Parenting after loss
Termination for Medical Reasons
Birth story processing
Mental health therapist
Body-based or somatic grief therapy
Couples counseling
Grief counselor
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Postpartum
Baby & me fitness
Group
Multi-week series
New parent
New moms groups
Perinatal grief, loss & trauma support groups
Pregnancy loss / miscarriage
Parenting after loss
Stillbirth & infant loss
Termination for medical reasons
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
4147 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613
We are a full service premier doula and newborn care agency in Chicago. We provide families throughout the entire Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs with professional, compassionate and personalized support. Our team includes birth doulas, postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists, including newborn care day and overnight and 24/7 live-in care .We offer in-person and virtual birth and baby classes.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Sibling doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Birth setting & approach
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Epidural
Unmedicated hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
Parent population
LGBTQ+ parents
Pregnancy over 40
POC families
Plus size
Teen parents
Survivors of abuse
Single parents
Pregnancy concerns
Anxiety or depression during pregnancy
Expected stillbirth
High-risk / medically complex pregnancy
Pregnancy after infertility
Pregnancy after loss
Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
Twins / Multiples
Surrogacy
0–50 births
50-200 births
200+ births
Agency
Certified doula
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Doula (postpartum)
CPR certification
Live-in
Overnight care
Newborn care specialist / newborn nanny
Newborn nurse
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Office, clinic or studio
In- home
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Self-paced / recorded
Childbirth education (all)
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Cesarean (c-section) preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Refresher childbirth class (for experienced parents)
VBAC preparation
Eclectic pregnancy & childbirth classes
Independent
Group
Black provider (self-identified)
Faith-centered
Latinx provider (self-identified)
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Family Picnic provides much more than just doula services, childbirth and breastfeeding classes. We offer a sanctuary where expecting mothers and families in the greater Chicago area find support, education, and care for pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Birth center birth
Home birth
Hospital birth
Epidural
Unmedicated hospital birth
Induction
Natural birth
Planned cesarean (C-section)
VBAC
LGBTQ+ parents
POC families
0–50 births
50-200 births
200+ births
$1,800 - $2,500
Agency
Certified doula
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Flat or inverted nipples
Induced lactation
Latch or positioning challenges
Mastitis / clogged ducts
Milk supply concerns
Multiples breastfeeding
Pain with breastfeeding
Pumping support & return to work
Doula (postpartum)
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
Lactation support
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Prenatal
Pelvic floor–focused exercise (prenatal)
Group
Office, clinic or studio
In- home
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
One-time workshops
Multi-week series
Drop-in / ongoing
Weekend intensive
Childbirth education
Childbirth education (all)
Natural childbirth in the hospital
Birth center birth preparation
Cesarean (c-section) preparation
Home birth preparation
Hospital birth preparation
Medical decision-making
Natural childbirth / physiologic birth
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Partner or support person preparation
Refresher childbirth class (for experienced parents)
VBAC preparation
Independent
Newborn care
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Caring for your newborn
Parenting/ relationship
First-time parent classes
New parent
Baby play groups
Breastfeeding support
Parent support groups
Dads & partners
New moms groups
Group
Spanish
5306 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625
Premier Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Support, Tailored to You. As Childbirth Educators, Birth & Postpartum Doulas, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialists, we strive to be your most trusted resource and support system regarding all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. From custom prenatal preparation guidance to dedicated birth support, comprehensive postpartum care to maternity & baby wellness services and beyond, we'll take care of you.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Placental encapsulation
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
50-200 births
Small group
Certified doula
Hypnobabies-informed support
0N371 Papworth Street, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Compassionate, non-judgmental support in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Birth doula support, childbirth education and birth story processing, in-person and virtual.
550 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Holistic care for pregnancy, fertility and women's health. Research informed, community inspired, the leading experts in holistic fertility and pregnancy. We’ve helped thousands of women and couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents.
Preparing for pregnancy TTC
Difficulty conceiving / infertility
PCOS-related
Endometriosis-related
Thyroid or hormonal concerns
Emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive
Getting pregnant naturally
Cycle tracking or ovulation awareness
Menstrual health
Painful or heavy periods
Irregular or unpredictable cycles
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Recurrent miscarriage
Acupuncture
Chinese & herbal medicine
Massage therapy
Mercier Therapy
PREGNANCY CARE
Digestive concerns
Heartburn / acid reflux
Nausea or vomiting / "morning sickness"
Severe nausea & vomiting (Hyperemesis gravidarum)
Anxiety
Medical conditions [complementary support]
Gestational diabetes
Sacroiliac (SI) pain
Other common pregnancy concerns
Healthy weight gain
Sleep problems / fatigue
Swelling (edema)
Preparing for childbirth
Breech or baby positioning concerns
Acupuncture
Chinese or herbal medicine
Massage therapy
Nutritional counseling
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Preconception
Yoga for fertility
Group
Multi-week series
Drop-in / ongoing
Preconception
Fertility awareness & cycle tracking
Nutrition for fertility
Preparing for pregnancy
Stress management for fertility
Preconception
Trying to conceive (TTC) support groups
770 North La Salle Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60654
1770 First Street, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
1770 First Street, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Supported Serenity Doula Care provides positive, evidence based, holistic, and empowering support for all families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth Doula
Placental encapsulation
Sibling doula
TENS units rental
Home birth
Hospital
Birth Center
Virtual support
Birth center birth
Home birth
Unmedicated hospital birth
Natural birth
VBAC
Surrogacy
$1,800 - $2,500
Small group
Certified doula
Spinning Babies techniques
Certified VBAC Doula (TVL)
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Emotional wellbeing & mental health
Doula (postpartum)
Overnight care
Lactation support
1760 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
We offer Perinatal and Therapeutic Yoga, Massage Therapy, Childbirth Education, Support Groups for Parents and specialized workshops. Sweet Pea’s Studio is the Primary Practice of Owner, Jenny Barron Fishman, but it is also the Space itself, which is home to many independent wellness practitioners. Jenny Barron Fishman specializes in Therapeutic, Prenatal and Postnatal Massage, Craniosacral Balancing for adults and infants, Infant Massage, and Cupping Massage.
PREGNANCY CARE
Anxiety
Depression
Muscle & joint concerns
Other common pregnancy concerns
Headaches
Sleep problems / fatigue
Preparing for childbirth
Cranialsacral therapy
Massage therapy
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Emotional wellbeing & mental health
Adjusting to parenthood
Anxiety
Muscle & joint concerns
Back, hip or neck pain
Piriformis-related hip or leg pain
Other common postpartum concerns
Headaches
Sleep problems / fatigue
Feeding & digestion
Movement, tone or body symmetry
Body tightness or asymmetry
Neck preference (Torticollis)
Cranial sacral
Infant cranial sacral therapy
Massage therapy
Infant massage
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Preconception
Yoga for fertility
Prenatal
Yoga (prenatal)
Postpartum
Baby & me yoga
Yoga (postpartum)
Group
Private / one-on-one
Virtual
Multi-week series
Drop-in / ongoing
Childbirth education
Pain coping & comfort measures for labor
Independent
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding
Breastfeeding support
Group
LGBTQ+ affirming (self-identified)
3701 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60613
Caring and unbiased breastfeeding support for modern moms.
PREGNANCY CARE
Breastfeeding preparation
Prenatal breastfeeding consultation
Lactation support (prenatal)
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
NEW MOTHER NEW BABY
Breastfeeding / feeding
Flat or inverted nipples
Induced lactation
Latch or positioning challenges
Mastitis / clogged ducts
Milk supply concerns
Multiples breastfeeding
Pain with breastfeeding
Pumping support & return to work
Feeding & digestion
Healthy weight gain
Lactation support
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GR
Group
Virtual
Multi-week series
Drop-in / ongoing
Breastfeeding support
140 Burlington Avenue, Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514
La Grange, IL 60525
La Grange, IL 60525
















