Welcome!
- Location
- Grayslake, IL 42.34-88.02 60030US
- Meetups
- 25 so far
- Members
- 75 Homebirth Supporters
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- September 5, 2007
Come learn about gentle birth options, with a focus on out of hospital birth, homebirth and midwives. Meet other mothers/parents who are passionate about gentle birth and explore a new compelling birth topic every month presented by a variety of birth professionals from homebirth midwives to herbalists to doulas. Nursing babies/children and other peaceful little ones are always welcome!
Our next MeetupDealing with Criticism and Getting Support
- Where?
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Not chosen yet
- Who’s coming?
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1 Yes / 0 Maybe
Past Meetups
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2 attended
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6 attended
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3 attended
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10 attended
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Join The Grayslake Homebirth and Midwifery Meetup Group
Our Sponsors
Chicago Community Midwives
CCM is a nonprofit offering educational programsabout homebirth+midwives
What's new?
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Oct 28
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New member
“I'm pregnant with my 2nd and just chose my midwife!”
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Oct 9
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New member
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Oct 3
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New member
“I had a homebirth with my son in Iowa 2.5 years ago and am interested in having another homebirth in Illinois for my next child. I'd like some advice about what my options are in this area.”
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Sep 3
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New member“I am a doula and love learning more about birth!”
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Aug 20
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New Greeting for“Hi Jacque! I'm the mother of a 10 year old daughter, and a nursing student, interested in becoming a midwife, and this is why I joined the Grayslake Homebirth and Midwifery Meetup Group. I think it would be great to meet with like-minded women and learn from professionals who are already in the field, as we don't learn much on the holistic side of childbirth in nursing school. Thanks for leading this group!”posted by Shannon Akin
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Aug 18
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New member
“I'm currently a nursing student, and I plan on becoming a midwife. I'm learning the medical side of childbirth, but I'm fascinated by natural, holistic childbirth and would like to learn more about it from people who have experienced it.”
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Aug 15
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New member
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Jul 25
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New member“Hi. My name is Janette. I'm not a parent but plan to be in the future. These topics interest me a lot.”
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Jul 17
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New member
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Jul 7
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New Greeting for“Congratulations, Steph! Welcome :)”posted by Jacque Shannon-McNulty
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Jun 30
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New member
“Hello, I'm Steph. I found this group through birthlink.com. I am the proud mama of three boys 12,6&16mos. I am due in January with #4. I am planning my first homebirth.”
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What members are saying
“ So others can know that there are other options. ”
“ It's a fun way to meet people with the shared interest/passion of homebirth and an easy way to get local, in person information & support on a topic that can be rather touchy especially in ...
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