Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 45) RESOURCES Chicago Birthing Classes (773) 860-3206 chicagobirthingclasses.com Lactation Innovation (630) 357-0028 lactinv.com The Birthing From Within childbirth education method is taught by a registered nurse with hospital and home birth experience. Call, e-mail or check the Web site for schedule of classes. Private classes may be held in your home. Board-certified lactation consultant provides support for breastfeeding mothers. Services include consulting, home visits, breast pump rental and sales and the sale of vitamins and herbal supplements to support nursing mothers and their babies. parent-child relationship; to link families to other community resources; and to encourage the full development of children ages 0 and up. Fees based on a sliding scale. Virginia Frank Child Development Center of the Jewish Family and Community Service 3033 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago (773) 761-4550 jfcschicago.org Family Focus 310 S. Peoria St., Suite 301, Chicago (312) 421-5200 family-focus.org Namaste Prenatal Childbirth Class at Total Body Yoga 210 Terrace Drive, Mundelein (847) 721-9465 or (847) 772-9642 totalbodyyoga.com Weekly programs in English and some in Spanish (Family Focus Nuestra Familia) for children ages 0-5 and their families in Aurora, Cicero, Englewood, Evanston, Hermosa-West Town, Highland Park and Lawndale. Visit the Web site for exact addresses and phone numbers. Independence Plus Inc. 720 Enterprise Drive, Oakbrook 6707 North Ave., Oak Park (800) 366-7696 or (708) 336-4500 independenceplus.com A childbirth educator with a master’s degree in education teaches childbirth classes for moms and partner/coach. Participants will learn what to expect during the rest of the pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Nutrition, relaxation, exercise during pregnancy, the stages of labor, comfort measures, how a partner can be a good coach and preparing for the new baby are all covered. Call or check the Web site for a schedule of these eight-week series of classes. The center provides a therapeutic nursery and kindergarten five days a week, 11 months a year for children who are unsuccessful in traditional early education programs. Get Together is a 90-minute drop-in program for parents with children under 5 where families can find education and support. Classes are currently offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call or check the Web site for other programs. DOULAS Debra Boucher Birthing Classes (847) 816-4640 yourbirth.com Offers classes to foster parents and nurses of special medical needs children in the Chicagoland area. Information on home care/private duty nursing also is available. Visit the Web site for more information. Parenthesis Parent Child Center 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 848-2227 parenthesis-info.org A place where parents can come together for mutual support; to affirm and strengthen the Debbie Boucher is a registered nurse, DONAcertified doula and a certified childbirth educator teaching the Bradley Method. She offers natural childbirth support services. UNEMPLOYED BABIES? NOT A PROBLEM! Put them to work at the University of Chicago’s Center for Early Childhood Research We study the perceptual, cognitive, and motor development of children between 0-24 months of age. provided for participating 15-20 minutes) and fun for children! To participate with your child in our research, or for more information, visit babylab.uchicago.edu e-mail: babylab@uchicago.edu call 773-834-0964 Funky Swanky Closet A new unique children’s boutique Hottest European and world leading designer clothes, shoes and accessories. Customized embroidery. 847 510-5727 4360 W.Touhy Lincolnwood, IL email:mayadesignes@yahoo.com www.funkyswankycloset.com Sign up for Chicago Parent's Weekend E-dition Mom Tested. Mom Treasured. Online at ChicagoParent.com ChicagoParent.com | Fall 2008 | ChicagoParent 45 http://www.lactinv.com http://www.chicagobirthingclasses.com http://www.jfcschicago.org http://www.family-focus.org http://www.totalbodyyoga.com http://www.independenceplus.com http://www.yourbirth.com http://www.parenthesis-info.org http://www.ChicagoParent.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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