Expectant Mother's Guide to Chicago
Pregnancy, Childbirth and New Parent/New Baby Resources in Chicago

Congrats - You're Having a Baby. . . in Chicago! Expectant mothers and first-time parents in Chicago, Illinois (including Cook County as well as parts of DuPage, Will, and Lake Counties) can use this site to review editorials and find pregnancy, childbirth, baby, and parenting-related resources that appeared in the latest edition of the Expectant Mother's Guide to Chicago.

Chicago Events & Classes
Expectant and new parents can review posting of local pregnancy, birth, and baby-related events and classes in the Chicago area.

• Chicago Calendar for New Parents (high speed)
• Chicago Calendar for New Parents (dial-up)
• Register as a "New Mom in Chicago"
  

Chicago Area Resources
New parents will find these local & online pregnancy & baby-related resources helpful as they prepare for the arrival of baby!

Access businesses and services by category:

• Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
• Shopping For Baby & Mom
• Labor and Childbirth
• After Baby Is Born
• Breastfeeding
• Miscellaneous Family
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...or access businesses and services by name:

• A Woman's Place • Chicago
• Albright Creative Imagery
• Baby Feat / In-home Education Classes
• BabyVision / Baby Mall Online
• Beautiful Beginnings / Baby Furniture Store
• BébéSounds Prenatal Heart Listener
• Bellini / Baby & Teen Furniture
• Belly Dance / Maternity & Baby
• Birth Talk
• Birthways / Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services
• Blessence Maternity / Manufacturer
• Bryan Swisher Photography
• bumGenius / Manufacturer
• Bummis / Manufacturer
• Chicago Birthing Classes
• College Aid Planners, Inc.
• Cord Blood Registry - CBR
• Core Chiropractic / Dr. Michelle Steinys
• Cradles and All
• Crib & Bed Outlet
• Devon Medical, Inc.
• Dutailier / Manufacturer
• EurAuPair
• First Baby Mall
• Furniture Kidz - Baby Furniture Stores
• Galter LifeCenter
• Goldenview Ultrasound
• Hot Mama - Maternity
• Kickin - Maternity Boutique
• Lakeshore Athletic Club - Prenatal Fitness Classes
• Li'l Deb N-Heir - Baby Store
• Lydia Howe, CMT - Massage
• LyuFed Designer Portraits
• Tanya McHale - Monitrice and Hypnotherapist
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital
• Peeka Productions - Customized DVDs/Books
• Precious Images Ultrasound - 3D/4D Theater Center
• Preggers / Maternity & Baby Boutique
• Proud Body / Manufacturer
• Resurrection Health Care
• Sauganash Wellness Center
• Serenity Health & Wellness Center
• Stork Snapshots / 3D & 4D Prenatal Ultrasound Studio & Pregnancy Spa
• The Stork's Cradle / Baby Boutique
• Stroller Mama
• Dr. Jerry Udelson, DDS / Children's Dentistry
• Vintage Kids / Manufacturer
• Younique to You - Online Maternity Store

...or click here for other resources in other cities

Current Chicago Articles
New parents can review current articles regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting issues.

• Pregnancy Due Date Calculator - NEW
• Safe Eats: Food Safety for Moms-To-Be - NEW
• Buying for Baby: Where Should You Start
• Shiatsu - Bodywork for the Childbearing Year
• Choosing An Au Pair
• Why Do I Need a Birth Plan? - NEW
• Staying Connected: Being with Your Baby While You’re Away
• Newborn Reflexes - Explained by a Developmental Pediatrician
• Hypnosis for Childbirth: How Can It Be Useful To You?
• Frequently Asked Questions of First-Time Mothers
• Pregnancy Memementos
• 3D/4D Ultrasound: Bonding with Baby Before Birth
• Cord Blood Banking
• Dogs & Pregnancy - NEW
• Off on a Babymoon
• Maternity Fashions: What to Expect in Your Wardrobe
• The Benefits of Exercise: During Your Pregnancy & Beyond
• Choosing a Doula: Tips for Expectant Mothers
• Childbirth Classes: Designed for Today’s Parents
• Breastfeeding
• The Granny Nanny - A Guidebook for Modern Grandmothers - NEW
• Baby’s First Teeth: Questions about Pediatric Dental Care
  

...or access articles from past issues:

• Infant Care: How Your Baby Works
• Immunization Schedule
• Parenting Tips: Handling Unwanted Advice
• Great Beginnings: The Importance of Mom Groups
• The Webster Technique and Breech Babies
• Choosing A Healthcare Provider
• Tips for Packing Your Hospital Bag
• Midwives: Myths Exposed
• Helping Your Baby Survive & Thrive
• Prenatal Testing 101: What You Should Know
• The Challenges of Single Parenting
• Common Pregnancy & Birth Terms
• Preserving your Newborn's Umbilical Cord Blood
• Funding College Education with 529 Plans
• Baby Sign Language
• Functional Fitness for New Moms: Working Baby into Your Exercise Routine
• Fetal Growth & Development Timeline
• Labor & Postpartum Doulas
• Hypnosis and Childbirth
• Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome
• The Epidural
• The Stages of Labor
• New Mom Groups
• Tips for Making the Transition into Motherhood
• Postpartum Depression
• Preparing the Nursery - Tips for Buying for Baby's Room
• Prenatal Yoga
• The Importance of Childbirth Education
• Bedding for Baby
• Natural Childbirth
• Tips for Natural Childbirth
• Storing Your Baby's Stem Cells - Cord Blood Banking
• Cesarean Births - Questions & Answers about C-Sections
• Back Pain & Sciatica during Pregnancy - Alternative Medicine Options
• Selecting a Pediatrician
• Stroller Safety
• Childcare Checklist
• Choosing a Midwife
• Breastfeeding for Beginners
• The Coach’s Role in Labor & Delivery
• A Little Magic - Development & Your Baby

...or access articles from other areas by category:

• Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
• Shopping For Baby & Mom
• Labor and Childbirth
• After Baby Is Born
• Breastfeeding
• Miscellaneous Family