The Chicago Homebirth Meetup Group

"Dinner and drinks with Jennifer Block: An exclusive event. Monday, June 9th, 7 to 9 p.m. (Great food, a good cause, and a chance to meet others interested in un-Pushed births!) You are invited..."

"My daughter was born in the ABC room at West Suburban, without pain meds and with the support of my husband, a midwife and a doula by my side. We had a good experience but would like to try for a homebirth next time...whenever that might be."

"I had a wonderful drug-free, water birth with my son Jack (8/10/2007), but want to explore the option of having a home birth with eventual baby #2."

"27 year old Early Childhood Education student seeking long-term, full-time position with family in need of high quality childcare. Hi, I live in Glenview and am looking for a full-time nanny position..."

"My partner & I will be parents some day, love natural parenting, organic living, Mothering Mag & the most inspiring book series ever - ringingcedars.com! I'm studying early childhood education & am seeking a job as a natural childcare provider. :-)"

"Hi Everyone, I had my first baby last September via c-section because of a complete previa. I am hoping to vbac next time around and wish to do so at home. I am hoping to meet others who share my enthusiasm for home birth and find a midwife."

"Hi, My name is Jennifer and I have birthed both my children at home. I have been in Chicago for almost a year and am pregnant with my third child. I am interested in meeting like-minded people(in regards to home birth) and sharing information and s"

"I'm a mother of one wonderful 3 yr old, a no-drugs hospital birth; I'm hoping for out of hospital in the future. I'm also working on my doula certification with ALACE. It is so encouraging to meet other people supportive of homebirth! "

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"HI! my name is Julie adn I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with my first, a girl. I am interested in MIdwive or Doulas to help me in the delivery room and to also be on here & chat & learn about anything pregnancy related. I hope to make a few friends"

"4. Say goodbye to the little things that kill Me? I hate hospitals for a million and one small and big reasons. Looking back now I can't believe I didn't jump for joy when Bel mentioned having a home..."

"This is an article written by my husband. All Dads to be are nervous or at least skeptical when their wife/partner first mentions the idea of having a home birth. This is nothing to be ashamed of..."

"I'm a HypnoBirthing teacher, massage therapist and doula. I'm passionate about helping parents achieve their birthing dreams."

"Hi, I'm Erin and have been interested in homebirth and midwifery before I was even married! I love to converse about the topic, especially with other moms. I have a one and a half year old who just didn't want to be born in our little apartment...."

"We moved here three years ago from San Diego where we enjoyed the privilege of homebirth with our son. It's difficult to imagine driving to the hospital (or anywhere) while laboring! I'm curious about homebirth legalities and logistics in Chicagola"

"Moved here from AZ last fall. We had our son, Ethan, at home in a birthing tub. I knew when we got pregnant that our only option was a homebirth."

"Hello all- My name is Lisa & I have been a SAHM to our 3 kids for the past 1.5 years. Before that, I was a full time Labor & Delivery RN up at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston & at St. Joe's..."

"Our son Amayo was born on Earth Day 2006 in our bedroom. Abner and I are expecting another baby in July, and we hope that s/he will be born at home as well. "