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Serious About Home Birth With Midwife Sasha Bariffe
Find out what a home birth is like, whether you’re a good candidate, and what to expect before, during and after a home birth. As an...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 22, 20217 min read
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Foundations of Maternal Mental Health
We’re taking a look at the importance of mental health and how mothers can support their mental wellness before, during and after giving...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 15, 20216 min read
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Five Favorite Products for Baby Proofing Your House and Car
We are sharing our top items to keep your baby safe at home and on the go. To prepare for your baby, you’ll need more than just diapers...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 8, 20214 min read
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Virtual Doula Support While Laboring at Home
A doula provides continuous support from the first signs of labor, starting with texts, phone calls and video communication while you...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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Birth Equity for Black Families
Learn about birth equity, why it’s important and how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy and childbirth. It’s Black Breastfeeding...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Aug 24, 20215 min read
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How Your Birth Impacts Breastfeeding
A doula’s support through labor and delivery will provide a positive start to your breastfeeding journey. If you plan to breastfeed,...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Aug 17, 20215 min read
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Our Favorite Breastfeeding Products
Chicago Birthworks Collective has rounded up our must-have breastfeeding gear to make life easier. This month, we’re celebrating all...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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7 Signs It’s Time to See a Lactation Consultant
Lactation support is a crucial part of postpartum care. In the early days and weeks after giving birth, you may run into some...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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Planning for the Education Your Child Deserves
You are your children’s greatest teacher. Learn how to create a strong family culture and educate your children on what’s most important....
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jul 27, 20214 min read
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Addressing Anxiety in Pregnancy
Learn about anxiety during pregnancy, how it manifests in our bodies and the best ways to cope. Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but it...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jul 20, 20214 min read
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Third Trimester To-Do List
Get ready for labor and delivery with this pre-baby checklist. Welcome to the third trimester! Weeks 28 to 42 of your pregnancy are an...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jul 13, 20214 min read
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Meeting Your Doula During Pregnancy
Find out what to expect before, during and after your prenatal doula visits. Your pregnancy is a wonderful time to learn, care for...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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Building a Better Pediatrician Relationship
Set you and your baby up for a successful relationship with your pediatrician Whether you are thinking ahead or getting ready for your...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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How to Be a Good Partner During Pregnancy and Beyond
Here’s what you need to know about the Black fatherhood journey from Mama Toni You’ve heard it before, but it’s true, becoming a dad is...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jun 15, 20215 min read
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Your Newborn, Visitors, and Setting Boundaries
Follow these tips to keep your visitors at bay while you adjust to your new normal with your baby About nine or more months ago, you...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jun 8, 20214 min read
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5 Ways Having a Doula Benefits Your Birthing Experience
From prenatal to postpartum and everything in between, doulas provide support and guidance during your pregnancy journey From emotional...
Chicago Birthworks Collective
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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What Other Young People Should Know About Black Maternal Health
If you didn’t know, Black women are facing a disheartening amount of disparities in life that other women don’t have to deal with.
Kailyn
Jul 10, 20193 min read
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We are here too: Including Queer People in Reproductive Justice Movements
Access to reproductive health is a queer issue. A woman’s issue. A black issue. And all the intersections in between.
Hannah Honor
Jun 25, 20193 min read
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"Freedom, Freedom I Can't Move. Freedom Cut Me Loose" Birthing While Black and Incarcerated.
Try to imagine the horror of being shackled to a bed while laboring, denied the ability to move. This is the harsh reality for many women.
Maria Flanagan
Jun 6, 20194 min read
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How To Cope When Your Birth Plan Goes To Shit.
It appeared that I, Mrs. Meticulous, was 37 weeks along and suddenly without a birth plan.
Ashley Treadwell-Wilson
Jun 2, 20198 min read
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 22, 20217 min read
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 15, 20216 min read
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 8, 20214 min read
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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Aug 24, 20215 min read
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Aug 17, 20215 min read
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