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.

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…

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…

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ I am a SAMH living in Bucktown. I am looking to meet other moms in the same situation. ”

“ 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/index.html ”

“ Hello, I'm Victoria in Lombard. Stay-at home mom to Amelia. Looking forward to meeting some of you moms in the area! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I am a newly trained Doula and a stay-at-home Mom from Yorkville. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. :) ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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...... ”

“ I'm Debbie...I am a new SAHM. I am in my late 20's and live in Romeoville (Weslake Community). I have two beautiful daughters, Sophia is 2 years old (born December 2004), and Suzie is 9 months old (born October 2006). I would love to join a playgr ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello, My name is Meg and I am a mother of an almost two year old and a one month old. Both of my sons were born at home with the assistance of a CPM. I live in Channahon, IL and am looking for opportunities to meet with other homebirthers. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want local Quilting Meetups because love to share in the process of making quilts. To help and be helped. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want local Attachment Parenting Meetups because I believe in it as sound philosophy. ”

“ Mother of twins, nursing student, former med. assistant at large alternative practice ”

“ 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 ”