Birth Center of Chicago

09/03/2025

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Dear Community, We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued understanding and support as we navigate this challenging period. As many of you know, we are currently on medical divert, and we recognize the impact this has on your plans and care. Please know that this decision was not....

09/03/2025

Chicago and beyond, experienced CPMs and CNMs, if you are looking for a full time staff midwife position we would delight in talking with you! Please visit the Employment page on our website for an overview of the open positions at our center.

06/07/2025

This is why we do what we do! Hearing from former clients about the impact of our care fills our hearts and reinforces our commitment to supporting families. Thank you for entrusting us with your experience. We're here because we believe in your power and that every person deserves to feel seen and deeply supported through the profound transformation of birth

06/04/2025

Guardian: One who guards, protects, or preserves.

In the times during birth where you are doing the internal work to prepare and rest for what’s next, you may not need a loud champion. We know it can be just as important to guard the space between, so you aren’t disturbed or distracted from the important work you are ALREADY DOING.

06/02/2025

Nitrous oxide is one of the comfort measures we have available here at the birth center, and as you can see in this image it is self administered. During a labor pattern there are rest periods (seen in this photo!) which leads to building intensity, a crest where the pain is most intense, and a steady decrease of intensity that ends in another period of rest. During the building intensity, you can bring the mask to your nose and mouth and take deep breaths through the peak until you feel comfortable.

While nitrous oxide can be a useful tool on it’s own, we find families find it more helpful when it is used with other comfort measures, like doula support, physical touch/massage, movement, and controlled breathing.

06/01/2025

Helping hands 😍 in the last part of the 1st stage, as your womb is opening to the fullest it can, many feel incredibly vulnerable and untethered. We tell families this is the time to get closer, to shrink their world to just their breath and sensations. It’s intense. It’s emotional. It’s hard. Bring the people you can fall apart with, and also who you trust to keep you encouraged to keep going.

05/31/2025

From the photographer // - A birth full of calm, strength, and love. This mama finds great comfort laboring in the tub, all THREE of her babies have been born into water. What an honor to be invited into these sacred spaces to capture these moments for families. I still cannot believe this is my job.

Also, there’s something special about the Birth Center of Chicago — their obvious commitment to the care of each family is why I love capturing these beautiful, empowering moments alongside them. That and snacking on their stash of string cheese when I inevitably forget to bring my own snacks. In the daytime we order Thai. lol.

Do you have a BCC babe or are planning to? I’d love to chat about birth photography can look like for your family.

05/30/2025

In honor of graduation season, we have to share this adorable pic of a birth center alumni 😍

05/29/2025

North Suite ✨ While the street lights give a special something, sometimes added twinkle lights help the room feel just right.

05/28/2025

Planning your birth in Chicago? The Birth Center is pleased to be in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. This means easier access to our personalized and holistic care for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. If you have BCBS PPO, please mention it when you reach out for a tour or to schedule an initial appointment.

More information at bcbs.com

05/27/2025

You thought it was a Tuesday in May, when really it’s a birth day! Cozy birth center vibes are happening as we wait for this little one to make their appearance.

05/24/2025

So many important things happen in the first minutes after birth. And while you stay focused on the incredible feelings of holding your baby for the first time, our team will be discreetly monitoring you both ensuring everything is unfolding safely.