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Childbirth Education Classes
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Childbirth Education Classes :: Downtown

Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL  60625
773.463.YOGA
bloomyogastudio.com

Notes:  A great community for moms-to-be and new moms; offers more than just yoga classes—check out the Mama Get Together events; the Childbirth Prep class; and the Pregnancy and Postpartum massage.

Sweet Pea's Studio
3717 N. Ravenswood #213
Chicago, IL 60613
773.248.YOGA
sweetpeasstudio.com
Notes: One stop shopping for expecting and existing parents. Wonderful pre and post natal yoga classes, mommy and me classes, kindermusik classes, suppport groups, and massage. Highly regarded.

Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital
251 E. Huron
Chicago, IL. 60611
312.926.2000
prentice.nmh.org

Birthways Inc.
3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 140

Chicago, IL. 60613
888.506.0607
birthwaysinc.com
Notes: An agency that provides full service doulas (labor support and postpartum needs).


Childbirth Education Classes :: Suburbs

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Maternity Services)
2100 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview,  IL 60025
847.570.5020
enh.org
Notes:  All classes and support groups get very high praise from people who have been.

Condell Medical Center (Childbirth & Family Education)
801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville,  IL 60048
847.990.5407
condell.org

 
 
Prenatal Exercise
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Prenatal Exercise :: Downtown
 
Stroller Strides
Notes: A nationwide company that offers unique and comprehensive full body workouts done either outside or inside.  You will NEVER be bored. The best part? Baby can come with you and the stroller is incorporated into the workout...genius!

Sweet Pea's Studio
3717 N. Ravenswood #213
Chicago, IL 60613
773.248.YOGA
sweetpeasstudio.com
Notes: One stop shopping for expecting and existing parents. Wonderful pre and post natal yoga classes, mommy and me classes, kindermusik classes, suppport groups, and massage. Highly regarded.

Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL. 60625
773.463.YOGA
bloomyogastudio.com
Notes: Pre-natal belly dancing, anyone?


Prenatal Exercise :: Suburbs

Stroller Strides
Notes: A nationwide company that offers unique and comprehensive full body workouts done either outside or inside.  You will NEVER be bored. The best part? Baby can come with you and the stroller is incorporated into the workout...genius!

North Shore Yoga
310 Happ Rd. #216
Northfield, IL. 60093
847.784.8844

nsyoga.com

Niyama Yoga
742 12th St.
Wilmette, IL. 60091
847.251.8176
niyamayoga.com

Evanston Athletic Club
1723 Benson Ave.
Evanston, IL. 60201
847.866.6190
eaconline.com
Notes: Comprehensive list of classes including yoga, cardio, and water aerobics.


Prenatal Massage
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Prenatal Massage :: Downtown

Kristin Hovious
Body Chicago
773-267-8343
khovious@bodychicago.com
Notes: Very skilled, intuitive and caring.

Thousand Waves Spa
1212 West Belmont
Chicago, IL. 60657
773-549-0700
thousandwavesspa.com
Notes: Very highly regarded Japanese style day spa which gives great massage and also allows people to pay $20 and just come and relax/escape in the steam room, Jacuzzi, and meditation room.

Sweet Pea's Studio
3717 N. Ravenswood #213
Chicago, IL 60613
773.248.YOGA
sweetpeasstudio.com
Notes: One stop shopping for expecting and existing parents. Wonderful pre and post natal yoga classes, mommy and me classes, kindermusik classes, suppport groups, and massage. Highly regarded.
 



Prenatal Massage :: Suburbs

Kristin Hovious
Body Chicago
773-267-8343
khovious@bodychicago.com
Notes: Very skilled, intuitive and caring.

Infant CPR Classes
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Infant CPR Classes :: Downtown

Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital
251 E. Huron
Chicago, IL. 60611
312.926.2000
prentice.nmh.org

Chicago Red Cross
2200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
312.729.6100
chicagoredcross.com
Notes: Red Cross is always a reliable place to take CPR classes with certified instructors. THEY ALSO HAVE LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE CITY AND SUBURBS.


Infant CPR Classes :: Suburbs

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Maternity Services
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston,  IL 60201
847.570.5020
enh.org

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St.
Park Ridge, IL. 60068
847.723.2210
advocatehealth.com

Support Groups/Resources
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Support Groups/Resources :: Downtown

Sweet Pea's Studio
3717 N. Ravenswood #213
Chicago, IL 60613
773.248.YOGA
sweetpeasstudio.com
Notes: One stop shopping for expecting and existing parents. Wonderful pre and post natal yoga classes, mommy and me classes, kindermusik classes, suppport groups, and massage. Highly regarded.

Bubbles Academy
1504 N. Fremont
Chicago, IL 60622
312.944.7677
bubblesacademy.com
Notes: Another great one-stop shopping resource in Chicago! Bubbles Academy offers classes for both children and adults; yoga, guest speaker seminars, Mommy and me, Daddy and me.

Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL  60625
773.463.YOGA
bloomyogastudio.com

Notes:  A great community for moms-to-be and new moms; offers more than just yoga classes—check out the Mama Get Together events; the Childbirth Prep class; and the Pregnancy and Postpartum massage.

Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital
251 E. Huron
Chicago, IL. 60611
312.926.2000
prentice.nmh.org

Babymoon Getaway Ideas
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Babymoon Getaway Ideas :: Nearby

Four Seasons Chicago “Expecting You” Package
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL. 60611
312.280.8800

fourseasons.com
Notes: Babymoon package. Mom is pampered at the spa and Dad is given a special toast and complimentary cocktail at the bar. Both will enjoy shopping and special savings from numerous stores. Extremely luxiourious accomadations. Do it up right!

W Hotel "Baby Me" Package
Multiple locations
877.782.0027
whotel.com
Notes: Special spa treatments for expectant moms, fun swag, and a beautiful modern room at the W of your choice. Great package!


Babymoon Getaway Ideas :: Worth The Trip

The Herrington Inn
15  S. River Ln.
Geneva, IL 60134
630. 208.7433
herringtoninn.com

Notes: A very quaint and romantic inn that is situated near the Fox River. Cozy, plush rooms, a wonderful spa, and a very European feel. Only a 45 minute train ride away from the city.