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Join a Homebirth Meetup Group near McHenry
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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 birt… |
12.3 miles away Grayslake, IL |
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Homebirth Supporters |
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We are a community of families in NorthEastern IL & SouthEastern WI who are interested in pursuing a more informed & pro-active approach to pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting. If you'd like to learn more about low intervention, drug-free appr…
Meetup topics:
Pregnancy,
New and Expecting Parents,
Homebirth,
VBAC
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21.6 miles away Zion, IL |
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Blooming Bellies & New Moms |
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The Chicago Homebirth Meetup Group is a community of families interested in laboring and birthing at home. Held at Bloom Yoga Studio, members will find support and resources for local midwives, doulas, parenting education and other related services.
Next Meetup:
Sun Oct 19 at 3:00 PM
Meetup topics: Pregnancy, New and Expecting Parents, Homebirth, Childbirth Professionals |
38.9 miles away Chicago, IL |
252
Homebirth Supporters |
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Private
Let's have meetup discussions all over America. ~*~ coffeeshops ~*~ videoconferencing ~*~ chatrooms Let's spread the word! Let's have our babies at home! Let's finish the revolution our mothers started!
Meetup topics:
Pregnancy,
Homebirth,
Alternative Parent,
Health Freedom
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38.9 miles away Chicago, IL |
51
Bornfree! Supporters |
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I always feel so empowered by all the sharing and support of the group. It's a great opportunity to learn about all things baby. Toddlers can wander and play too. Great to see all the moms meeting through the web site! Come to the meetup too! Please…
Next Meetup:
Tue Oct 14 at 1:30 PM
Meetup topics: Pregnancy, New and Expecting Parents, Mommy Milk, Homebirth |
45.4 miles away Chicago, IL |
645
New and Expecting Parents |
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Private
Being responsive to your child's physical, intellectual and emotional needs is the cornerstone of Attachment Parenting. Babies are born needing. They have the need for air, food, sleep, and shelter. The need for intellectual and physical stimulation.…
Meetup topics:
Mommy Milk,
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting
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47.1 miles away Oswego, IL |
26
Attached Mama's |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
New and Expecting Parents,
Homeschool,
Childbirth Professionals,
Alternative Health, more
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Deerfield, IL | Oct 11, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Homemakers,
Anarchy,
Car-Free,
Critical Mass, more
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Chicago, IL | Oct 1, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk,
Playgroup, more
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Rolling Meadows, IL | Sep 29, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Stay at Home Parents,
Pregnancy
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Chicago, IL | Sep 14, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Bolingbrook, IL | Aug 26, 2008 |
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“ I'm Christina, a married SAHM to two little ones, ages 2.5 yrs and 18 months. I'm looking forward to making some new friends. I live in Woodstock, IL. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Woodstock, IL | Aug 25, 2008 |
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“ Hi, I've been married for 24 years and I have 3 kids & 2 cats. I'm a Naturopath / Vitalist, Master Herbalist, Labor Assistant / Doula & Childbirth Educator. I love connecting with other moms & dads and I'm looking forward to meeting new people! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
This member has chosen not to share this information.
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Zion, IL | Jul 25, 2008 |
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“ I am a SAMH living in Bucktown. I am looking to meet other moms in the same situation. ”
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Chicago, IL | Jul 20, 2008 |
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“ There?s a New Mother?s Day in town and it?s all about the food. Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill is proclaiming Sunday, May 4th as Expectant Mother?s Day. All expectant moms will receive a FREE entrée.
http://www.stircrazy.com/mother/ind
 ex.html ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Chicago, IL | Jun 27, 2008 |
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“ Hello, I'm Victoria in Lombard. Stay-at home mom to Amelia. Looking forward to meeting some of you moms in the area! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Homemakers
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Lombard, IL | Jun 2, 2008 |
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Palatine, IL | May 13, 2008 | |
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“ Hello, My fiancee, my 5 y/o, and I live in Willowbrook and I am so hoping for a VBAC with this baby. My daughter was breech so my OB insisted on c/s. I wanted to wait to see if she would turn.. but anyway I need info not wanting to be in the dark. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Childbirth Professionals,
VBAC,
Pregnancy
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Chicago, IL | Apr 2, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Beloit, WI | Feb 14, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Families for Christ,
Stay At Home Moms,
Moms,
New and Expecting Parents, more
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Lisle, IL | Feb 3, 2008 |
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Plano, IL | Jan 26, 2008 |
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“ I birthed Andreas at our Aurora home in January of 2006. It was the most wonderful experience and we'll never be able to do it in a hospital after that! We're planning our next pregnancy and homebirth and are looking for midwife recommendations, etc ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting
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Naperville, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Chicago, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Chicago, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk,
Alternative Parent,
Childbirth Professionals
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Chicago, IL | Jan 3, 2008 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
New and Expecting Parents,
Homemakers,
Families for Christ,
Homeschool, more
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Rockford, IL | Nov 23, 2007 |
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“ Hey Everyone! Steve and I just moved from LA and we are 6.5 months pregnant :) Wanted to meet you all and obtain information about homebirthing options.
See you soon! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Alternative Parent
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Oswego, IL | Nov 3, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Childbirth Professionals,
VBAC,
Pregnancy,
Attachment Parenting,
French Language, more
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Grayslake, IL | Nov 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Chicago, IL | Oct 7, 2007 |
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Algonquin, IL | Oct 5, 2007 |
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“ Hello,
I'm a homebirth mom and was inspired to start this meetup because of my search for my baby's best birth. Along the way I met some extrodinary women, Diane our midwife and Gail our Doula. Their contact information can be found at Birthlink. ”
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I had a homebirth w/ my first baby and am planning one this time. I'm in Woodstock and don't know too many people who go this route. ”
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi, I'm a homebirth Midwife who is a board member of Chicago Community Midwives (CCM). CCM is interested in also sponsoring this community educational effort. This is wonderful & I'm excited for the people who participate. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I am a newly trained Doula and a stay-at-home Mom from Yorkville. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm Rachel. I'm a SAHM to 4 kiddos, ages 6, 4, 2, an 8 months. All were born at home. I recently found out I'm expecting baby #5 in March. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Stay At Home Moms
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Harvard, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi! My name is Kelly and I found out today that I am pregnant with my third child! I have a 3 year old son and 20 month daughter, both born at home. I am looking for some homebirth resources closer to home and am so excited to have found you guys! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm Lacie, and I have two boys, Ethan (born 9/05) and Logan (born 6/08). I'm a stay-at-home-mom but I make birth announcements and invitations for a little side money. I love photography, sewing, and computers, and I'm an internet addict. :) ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Streamwood, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hello! My name is Sue and I am a SAHM of two. My son is two years old and born by c-section which I believe was unneccesary. I had my daughter at home this past August. It was a fantastic experience. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
VBAC,
Buy Local,
Against Corporate Personhood,
Attachment Parenting
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Algonquin, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I want local Quilting Meetups because love to share in the process of making quilts. To help and be helped. ”
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Dundee, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi, my name is Kara, pregnant with my second child. The last was born in a brithing center, waterbirth with a midwife, but now I am looking for a homebirth. I live in Dundee...... ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Dundee, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Philosophy,
Writers, Artists & Musicians,
Ghost Tracking,
Playgroup, more
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Dundee, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Kingston, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ My name is Sarah and I'm a 23 y.o. SAHM to 2 boys (ages 4 and 2.5). I am currently pregnant with my 3rd child and first daugther. She's due sometime in June. I am planning an UC after 2 very "bad" hospital births. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Moms,
Teen Parents,
Signing with Baby,
Stay At Home Moms,
Women's Social, more
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Elgin, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Im a stay at home mom that runs a couple companies along side my hubby.
We have 2 kids and I am considering a homebirth with our third (I am not yet Pregnant) so looking to get some insight from others. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Streamwood, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm Brenda, currently pregnant and due August 2007. I have struggled to find a HBAC provider after Homefirst discharged me (they did my C Section but won't do a HBAC for me now!). Feeling very alone in my journey, I'm hoping to meet others with pos ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Cary, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Homebirth
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Homebirth
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Warrenville, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
New and Expecting Parents,
Mommy Milk,
Moms
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I have two fantastic children, a boy, born by c/s and a girl, born vbac. Until pregnant with her, I never truly realized the birth climate in the area and would love to meet others that are like minded. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
VBAC,
Motherless Daughters
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North Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm a homebirth mom of a beautiful 2 year old girl. My birth was an empowering, life changing experience. I've partnered with Ann to run this coffee house to provide info so parents can make positive, informed choices. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Naperville, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hello, I'm a SAHM of a 19 mo. old daughter, hoping to meet like-minded people nearby! We're comfortable w/an attachment parenting approach; we breastfeed & cosleep; we love to garden & cook; I'm a writer/artist. We hope to homebirth w/future births. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting
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Naperville, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm a 27 mom of two great Naperville homebirthed children ages 3 and 1. I would like to share my successful birth stories with other moms. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Naperville, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi I am Megan. I have a 2 1/2 yr old son Landon and am due with #2 in December of 2005 and are planning a home birth. My husband Dan is a Chiropractor, our office is in Aurora and he is certified in pediatrics and pregnancy. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
This member has chosen not to share this information.
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Plano, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I am a Doula that has worked with a midwife for the past year. I have attended 5 homebirths and love the strength a mother has. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I want local VBAC Meetups because I would like the support of others who have gone through this and I would like to be an advocate and try to do something to help things change. I too am interested in helping start a local ICAN Chapter. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
VBAC,
Mommy Milk
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Sugar Grove, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi! I joined the homebirth meetup when I was researching my options for the birth of my first child. I chose midwifery care and waterbirth in my home. Jolie was born Oct. 10, 2005 and I feel I gave her the most gentile and healthy start possible! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Batavia, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I am a mother of 6 children 5 boys & 1 girl. I have experienced 2 homebirths
(which far outweigh 4 hospital births). The strength and empowerment you gain from homebirth will help equipt you for parenthood. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Montgomery, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hello
My name is Dr. David Foss and I am a Chiropractor. I have a family wellness oriented practice. We see many pregnant women, new borns and children. I am a huge proponent of home birth and am excited to find this group. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Elburn, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi, I am desperately trying to find a midwife that will attend a Homebirth in McHenry next year. I worked with the big Homebirth provider in this area last year but it is extremely cost prohibitive for us to work with them again. Can anyone recomme ”
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I'm 32, married SAHM. I am looking for like-minded mommies to meetup with, chat, whatever. My daughter is 6 months old and just starting solids, she is a breastfed baby all the way! We plan on nursing until she is ready to wean herself. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Moms,
Work at Home Moms,
Hip Mama,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk, more
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Saint Charles, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi- We are looking to have a homebirth after 3 wonderful, Bradley births. I am very interested to meet up and learn from like minded people. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Hip Mama,
Moms,
Playgroup,
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting, more
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Oswego, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Chiropractor,
Nutrition,
VBAC,
Walking
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Naperville, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting
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Oswego, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ I am a mother of two teenagers with a new baby on the way on in October. I am also a childbirth educator, postpartum doula, infant massage instructor and early childhood teacher. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk
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Elk Grove Village, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Oswego, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Moms,
Alternative Parent
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Montgomery, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ Hi! I'm am pregnant with our first child (due in January). I'm very interested in having a homebirth but have found it challenging to find resources in the area for it. I'm excited about what I might learn from this group. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting
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Aurora, IL | Oct 2, 2007 |
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“ My husband and I are considering relocating to Rochester from Chicago (I'm a native Rochesterian) and I'd like to find support and inform myself on the homebirth climate in Roch. Our 10 mo old son was an amazing homebirth. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Hip Mama,
Attachment Parenting
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Chicago, IL | Sep 18, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and looking to meet other mamas into NFL. I have two little girls- a preschooler and a baby. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Homemakers,
Families for Christ,
Alternative Parent,
Pregnancy, more
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Beloit, WI | Sep 10, 2007 |
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Morton Grove, IL | Aug 18, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Mommy Milk,
Attachment Parenting,
Alternative Parent,
Meetup Organizer
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Montgomery, IL | Jul 14, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Hampshire, IL and I homeschool my 9 yr. old son. I have a 17 month old son and another due in June. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Homemakers,
Stay at Home Parents,
Stay At Home Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
VBAC, more
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Hampshire, IL | May 9, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Playgroup,
New and Expecting Parents,
Pregnancy,
Dining Out
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Rockford, IL | May 2, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Stay At Home Moms,
New and Expecting Parents,
Families for Christ,
Homeschool, more
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Racine, WI | Feb 3, 2007 |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Work At Home,
Homemakers,
Hip Mama,
Mommy Milk, more
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Chicago, IL | Jun 21, 2006 |
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“ I want local Attachment Parenting Meetups because I believe in it as sound philosophy. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Work at Home Moms
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Glen Ellyn, IL | Jun 11, 2006 |
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“ Hello - I have a home birth practice called Blessed Beginnings, Inc. It would be good to meet homebirth families and other interested people in the area! Visit my website at blessedbeginningsmidwifery.com ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth,
Childbirth Professionals,
VBAC
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Beloit, WI | Sep 10, 2005 |
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“ Mother of twins, nursing student, former med. assistant at large alternative practice ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Homebirth
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Deerfield, IL | Sep 10, 2005 |
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“ My name is Melissa and find myself a bit uprooted and am interested in finding like minded folks who are interested in social justice, inequality and of course women's issues ”
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River Forest, IL | Sep 10, 2005 |
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Chicago, IL | Sep 10, 2005 |
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