Birthways Chicago

30/10/2024

The truth about conceiving, birthing, and parenting: there is no right way, except your way. May you feel seen, heard, and valued throughout your journey into and through parenthood.

Our team at Birthways is here holding space and providing care for your entire experience. Connect with a doula today.

25/10/2024

We are not meant to do this alone. Doula care is the key to feeling supported when navigating your unique needs.

Visit our recent blog post for more information and details with the link in the comments.

Let our village know how we can meet your needs during this important time. Schedule a time to talk with our team to support your next steps in securing care.

22/10/2024

The transition into and through parenthood comes in cycles, inviting us to deepen compassion and care for ourselves, our babies, and our loved ones. Often doula care is understood as supporting birth. Yes, AND your postpartum experience deserves the support you need as well. It takes a village. Birthways is here to support the entirety of your experience through the first year of your baby's life.

Get started exploring your care options today!

01/08/2024

It is World Breastfeeding Week! WABA coordinates the global World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues. This year's theme is Closing the gap; breastfeeding support for all. Check out https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/ to learn more!

If there is one thing that remains true about lactation and feeding our babies, sensitive support matters! We at Birthways would love to get you connected with one of our lactation consultants. Reach out to us today! https://birthwaysinc.com/breastfeeding-lactation/

13/07/2024

The amazing transition in our bodies and in our outer reality shift day by day when we are moving into and through early parenthood.

We aren't meant to do this alone.

Doulas are here to provide continuous support for your mind, body and family as you navigate this special time.

07/07/2024

Contact us today to begin exploring options for doula support for you and your entire family!

01/07/2024

How you feel matters.

The nervous system and endocrine system responds and releases hormones based on how you think and FEEL.

The neurotransmitters released play a key role in how you experience this important time.

May you make space to feel into what is right for you in your body, heart and mind!

Check out our latest blog for the science of labor and postpartum hormones: https://birthwaysinc.com/the-science-of-hormones-in-labor-and-postpartum/

21/06/2024

The essence of parenthood is grounded in the unwavering commitment to nurture, protect, and support our children.

How we are received and welcomed in our coming out journeys matter.

As we raise our young children, can we make a commitment to see them and love them just as they are? This Pride Month, we invite us all to consider how we can create a safe and loving world where every baby can be seen as amazing at 2 and at 20!

Together, let's continue to march forward in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, ensuring that every family is treated with dignity, respect, and equality under the law. Happy Pride Month to all LGBTQ+ parents and families!

What steps do you believe we can take to better support and celebrate the experiences of LGBTQ+ parents during Pride Month and beyond?

Check out our page on the LGBT Illinois Chamber of Commerce: https://business.lgbtcc.com/list/member/birthways-inc-1046

Schedule a 1:1 today and get $500 off your 250 hour postpartum care package!

16/06/2024

Today, we celebrate the incredible fathers who fill our lives with love, laughter, and wisdom. Whether you're a biological dad, a stepfather, a grandfather, or a father figure, your presence makes all the difference in the world.

To all the parental figures out there, we celebrate you today and every day. Let's take a moment to reflect: What's the most cherished memory you have with your dad or father figure?

11/06/2024

The right to have, or not to have children, is a basic human right as is the right for children to have their families recognized and celebrated.

This year, we ask our allies to speak up and to stand with the LGBTQ community as we face threats to our basic human rights.

06/06/2024

There is no one right way to do this important thing of conceiving, growing, birthing or raising our babies.

There is no one right way to do this important thing of conceiving, growing, birthing or raising our babies.   We can plan some of our life milestones, our careers, our homes, our families. Sometimes we anticipate where we’ll need support. A mentor or coach. A moving company. A realtor or a contr...

03/06/2024

Celebrating Pride Month with Love and Inclusivity! As we embrace the vibrant colors of Pride Month, we're reminded of the beauty in diversity and the power of love in all its forms. 🏳️‍🌈

Birthways is LGBTQ-owned and operated, and plays a vital role in our community's history. We have facilitated and hosted Not Yet Parent groups, which fostered discussions on pathways to parenting. Through nationwide speaking engagements, we bring awareness to our experiences with pregnancy across gender binaries, informing midwives and health professionals of our unique needs. Additionally, we provide compassionate care for intended, adopting, or pregnant/postpartum families in the comfort of their homes.

We stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating the many paths to building families and the importance of respect in birth work and healthcare.

Whether through adoption, surrogacy, assisted reproductive technologies, or fostering, we recognize and honor the unique journeys of LGBTQ+ families. Our dedicated team of professional doulas is here to provide unwavering support and empowerment, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or family structure.

Representation matters, and we're committed to creating a welcoming space where all families feel seen, heard, and respected. With our values of non-judgment and compassionate care at the forefront, we strive to ensure that every individual receives the supportive and affirming care they deserve.

Let's celebrate Pride Month together by reaffirming our commitment to respect, diversity, and inclusivity in birth work and healthcare. Together, we can create a world where love knows no boundaries and every family is celebrated for who they are. Happy Pride Month!

Check out our page on the LGBT Illinois Chamber of Commerce: https://business.lgbtcc.com/list/member/birthways-inc-1046

Schedule a 1:1 today and get $500 off your 250 hour postpartum care package! https://birthwaysinc.com/schedule-a-one-on-one/