Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 46) RESOURCES DONA International P.O. Box 626, Jasper, Ind. (888) 788-DONA (3662) dona.org for doulas as professional support providers in the state of Illinois. certified midwives. Check the Web site for midwives in the Chicago area. Midwives Alliance of North America Explains what a doula is, why to use a doula and how to find a doula. Search by state. MIDWIVES American College of Nurse-Midwives 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, Md. (240) 485-1800 midwife.org 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 1700, Washington, D.C. (888) 923-MANA (6262) mana.org Northeastern Illinois Doula Association neidadoula.org/index.php Search by state for midwives. ORGANIZATIONS American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village (847) 434-4000 aap.org Founded to promote cooperation throughout the doula community as well as to encourage professional and personal growth of members. NEIDA seeks to foster a positive environment Promotes the health and well-being of women and infants through the support of midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives and Finding the perfect activity with your kids has never been so easy. General information related to child health, specific guidelines concerning pediatric issues and help finding a pediatrician. Here you’ll find information regarding the academy’s programs, activities, publications and other child health resources. American Massage Therapy Association 500 Davis St., Evanston (877) 905-2700 or (847) 864-0123 amtamassage.org Provides referrals for certified infant massage instructors. American Red Cross of Greater Chicago 2200 W. Harrison St., Chicago (312) 729-6273 chicagoredcross.org Provides classes on infant CPR, first aid, family health, babysitting and helps people prepare for and respond to emergencies. Child Care Resource and Referral 801 N. Larkin Ave., Suite 202, Joliet (815) 741-1163 or TTY (815) 741-1692 (800) 552-5526 Promotes the availability of affordable, quality child care through assistance, education and advocacy in Will, Grundy, Kendall and Kankakee counties. Depression After Delivery Inc. (800) 944-4PPD (4773) depressionafterdelivery.com This national nonprofit organization provides referrals and information for mothers and families experiencing difficulty with depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy. Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley Region ChicagoParent.com Mom Tested. Mom Treasured 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park (630) 620-4433, TTY (630) 320-4436 dfvr.easterseals.com Dedicated to providing services for infants, children and adults with disabilities and providing support for the families who love and care for them. Teams 46 | Fall 2008 | ChicagoParent.com http://www.dona.org http://www.mana.org http://neidadoula.org/index.php http://www.midwife.org http://www.aap.org http://www.amtamassage.org http://www.chicagoredcross.org http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com http://dfvr.easterseals.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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