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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Sep 15, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Sep 1, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Aug 24, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Aug 17, 2021
- 5 min
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,...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jul 27, 2021
- 4 min
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....
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jun 15, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Kailyn
- Jul 10, 2019
- 3 min
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.
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Hannah Honor
- Jun 25, 2019
- 3 min
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.
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Maria Flanagan
- Jun 6, 2019
- 4 min
"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.
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Ashley Treadwell-Wilson
- Jun 3, 2019
- 8 min
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.
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Sep 22, 2021
- 7 min
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Chicago Birthworks Collective
- Sep 15, 2021
- 6 min