Join us in Grayslake for our Homebirth and Midwifery MeetUp

February 8th, 2008

Come join us for our new Homebirth and Midwifery MeetUp group! We get together the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Grayslake/Libertyville, in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Come chat with other parents and gentle birth professionals and learn about compelling issues in homebirth and midwifery from the perspective of the midwives model of care, homebirth and breastfeeding. Our MeetUp is a free program, sponsored by Chicago Community Midwives.
Where:

Prairie Croissant Cafe
970 Harris Road, Prairie Crossing, Grayslake,IL
right across from the Prairie Crossing Libertyville Metra station on Rt. 137.

When:

6:30-8pm, 3rd Tuesday evening of every month
Breastfeeding moms and nurslings and peaceful little ones are always welcome!
Dinner, dessert and drinks available. www.prairiecroissant.com
Topics:

November 2007: Doulas at Homebirth

2008:

January: Waterbirth

February 19: Dealing with Criticism and Getting Support for Your Homebirth Plans (an open discussion)

March 18: The Politics of Homebirth (understanding the legal and political issues involved with homebirth in Illinois)

April 15: Siblings and Children at Birth
May 20: Herbs for a Healthy Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
June 17: Ask the Midwife: An Open Q&A Forum with homebirth CNM Debbie Boucher
July 15: Peace on Earth Begins with Birth: Homebirth Can Change the World
August 19: Optimal Fetal Positioning: Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Wellness
September 16: Insurance, Money and Homebirth
October 21: Homebirth Dads
November 18: Protecting your Pelvic Floor
December 16: Joyful Homebirth Stories

Please sign up at our MeetUp site to RSVP, get updates (and to be informed in case of birth-related cancellation) and connect with other group members. http://homebirth.meetup.com/308

Questions? E-mail us at info (at) chicagocommunitymidwives (dot) org

Hope to see you there!!

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