Resources
Additional Information
What is a Doula?
What is a Doula? The greek word means woman caregiver. We are trained and experienced labor companions who will provide a Mommy to be and her Partner with continuous emotional support, physical comfort, and assistance in labor and Birth.
Benefits of hiring Doula:
- 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
- 28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
- 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
- 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
- 14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
- 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience*
http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/
http://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/
https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/
Why have prenatal massage? Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.
· Benefits of prenatal massage:
- Reduced back pain
- Reduced joint pain
- Improved circulation
- Reduced edema
- Reduced muscle tension and headaches
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
- Improver sleep
Why have your Placenta Encapsulated?
- Reduces or stops postpartum bleeding
- speed up recovery
- boost energy
- relieve postpartum blues
- increase iron levels
The American Journal of Obstetrics and diseases of women and children say" feeding of placenta to women during the first eleven days after perturbation causes an increase In the protein and lactose percent of the milk.
https://www.placentawise.com/research-studies-supporting-placenta-encapsulation/
Lactation
BB Babies
Lactation Consultant
Beth Bejnarowicz, BA, IBCLC, RLC, CLS, PCD
Lake Zurich, IL
(847)987-8079
Karrie Viscogliosi
Wheaton breastfeeding support group
(630)220-0227
Kris Rauschert, IBCLC
Childbirth Educator Lamaze
(847)975-2464
After hours breastfeeding support
Jill Aspinwall
(630)751-6450
Breastfeeding Support and Lactation Consultant Services (afterhoursbreastfeedingsupport.com)
Le Leche League
1400 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173
(847)519-7730
Tongue and Lip Tie
Simple Communication
725 E Irving Park Rd Suite C,
Roselle, IL 60172
The Geivelis Group
Geivelis, Milton D.D.S., M.S.
106 W Bartlett Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103
Bartlett, IL Dentist (drmiltongeivelis.com)
Bolingbrook Family Chiropractic
550 E Boughton Rd STE 230, Bolingbrook IL 60440
Pediatrics | Bolingbrook Family Chiropractic | Bolingbrook, IL
630-739-1791
Meal Preparation
Katering By Keya
(708)808-5392
Passionate Palate
Annette Licitra Integrative Health Coach + Wellness Chef
630.965.6454
http://passionettepalate.com/ *Schedule an appointment with me here*: https://www.vyte.in/annette@passionettepalate.com
OBGYN
RPW
360 W Butterfield Rd #250,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-228-9305 https://www.rpwobgyn.com
Chiropractic
King Chiropractic
Chiropractic for Kids and their families
Dr. Jennifer King, DC
626 E. Ogden ave,
Naperille, Il 60563
(630)999-7432
www.kingchiropracticnaperville.com
Illinois Spinal Care
275 N. York Rd Suite 300
Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126
(630)617-9790
Celar Chiropractic
Webster technique and Acupuncture
4413 W. Roosevelt Rd suite 100
Hillside, Il 60162
(708)449-9494
Childbirth Education
Kris Rauschert
aspecialbond.org
(847)975-2464
Informed Beginnings
Massage Therapy
Gillespie Approach (Craniosacral, tongue/ lip tie & fussy baby)
Deb Lawerance
Streamwood, Il 60107
(630)202-3641
Cleaning services
*Cleaning Time , INC
420 W. Stone Rd, ste G2
Villa Park, Il 60181
Marta Predko (630)634-8095 cleaningtimeservices@gmail.com www.cleaningtimeservices.com
Mental Health
Wells Counseling PLLC
*Kristen N. Smith, MSW, LCSW
123 E Lake St, Ste 203
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Phone: 224-255-5150
*Thriving with Baby
Nicole Bolden, L.C.S.W.
https://www.thrivingwithbaby.com/
312-600-7441
Catalyst Counseling, LLC
125 Fairfield Way # 290
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Phone(224)- 325-4513
Fax (224)- 325-4513
Samantha Adjekum, L.C.P.C
Councelor/Antepartum/postpartum
(773)562-3219
http://www.sisterhoodwellnessandfamilycounseling.com/
MEIER CLINICS
2100 Manchester Rd Suite 1510
Wheaton. Il 60187
(630)653-1717
Family Shelter services Hotline (630)469-5650&4
Holistic Wellness
*Holistic Intregrative Wellness centre
630-777-5912
17W705 Butterfield Rd., Suite D
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 601
www.holisticintegrativewellness.com
Health Insurance
CB Health insurance
Cathy Bajkowski
188 industrial dr. Suite 226
Elmhurst, il 60126
(630)279-1739
cathy@cbhealthinsurance
Infant Massage Adriana liwsky
(517)402-8343
Midwives
PCC Community Wellness
Jeanine Valrie-Logan, MPH, CNM
http://www.pccwellness.org/birth-center-pcc
6201 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 317-3035
The University of Chicago
*Karrie Stewart, CNM
Crystal, CNM
5801 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60637
OMG 908 N Elm St
Suite 303
Hinsdale, IL
Tel: 630-920-1347
HOMEBIRTH MIDWIVES
Gentle Birth care
(708) 386-4292
1024 North Blvd, Suite 208 Oak Park, IL 60301
Birth Pray Love Midwifery services
Monica Staszel CNM
Tel: (630)863-4694
email: birthpraylove@gmail.com
Birth roots community midwifery
Tel: (708) 669-4013
website: Chicagoland Midwives, Home Birth, Reproductive Wellness (birthrootscommunitymidwifery.com)
Midwives Care LLC
Email: Info@midwivescare.org
Facebook: midwivescarellc
Phone: 815-269-4344
Fax: 815-507-2094
Pediatrician
Whole Health Mama Pediatrics
7330 West College Drive, Suite 201, Palos Heights, IL, United States, Illinois
(708) 671-8145
info@wholehealthmamapediatrics.com
wholehealthmamapediatrics.com
Postpartum Doula
Sweet Piece solutions
Danyale Washington
(847)893-0110
Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant and Parenting coach
Sweet Piece Solutions, LLC (partnerforparents.com)
Christine Sheets
Postpartum Doula Baby wearing class
(708)743-9024
AImee Parke-Kubes
Postpartum care/ overnight newborn care
(773)677-5599
KEENA MICHON
(773)354-3776
Personal Trainer
Joy D. Williamson
ACE Certified Trainer /MLT(ASCP)
(773)575-4512
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Vitality Women's Physical Therapy & Wellness
533 Division St Unit B,
Elmhurst, Il 60126
(331)215-4164
Lina Alvino
In-Home and Virtual
(630)508-6335
Resolve PT and Performance (resolveptperformance.com)
Fyzycal therapy & Balance Center
1751 S. Naperville Rd Suite 107
Wheaton, Il 60189
(630)369-1015
New Journey Physical Therapy
1893 Sheridan Rd ste 206
Highland Park, Il 60035
(224)707-0774
Announcement
We have availability for April and July Births and
Placenta encapsulation for March-June.