Chicago Pregnancy and Baby Classes
Calendar of Prenatal and Postpartum Classes, Parenting Workshops, and Sales Events for Pregnant Women and New Parents in the Greater Chicago, Illinois area
Please note the following events, classes and programs are posted by organizations that participate in the Expectant Mother's Guide to Chicago. Please direct any questions you might have about posted events such as event/class content, length, registration, or fees to the contact provided.
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| Wed - Oct 14 -- Wed - Nov 04 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Oct 21 -- Wed - Nov 11 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Oct 28 -- Wed - Nov 18 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 02 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workout Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Sesssions run Mondays October 5 through November 9. Experience a 45-min. body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby and get back in shape. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 02 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 02 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Nov 02 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Community Style Auricular Acupuncture Chicago ($30) An Accessible Introduction to Acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Acupuncture is a highly effective preventative and interventive treatment that is used to adjust numerous imbalances in all the body systems. Now you can reach a healthy balance by incorporating the Chinese style of community acupuncture into your everyday lifestyle. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Mon - Nov 02 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 02 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Stress Management Course 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (8-week Monday series runs September 21st - November 9th) Be prepared; arm yourself with tools to manage life’s stresses. Please bring a journal or notebook. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Tue - Nov 03 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
City Slingers 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Hang out at this playgroup, where you can meet other sling mamas and trade secrets of your favorite sling styles and carries, or just chat and have fun while the kids play. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Nov 03 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Tue - Nov 03 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Childbirth Education Refresher 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (2-week series; November 3 & 10; Fee $40/couple) This class is designed to refresh your memory about the physical/emotional changes, labor, delivery, breathing techniques, role of the support person and postpartum. His class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester of pregnancy. Please bring two pillows and a blanket. Refer to code 1B06 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Nov 03 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Childbirth Education Class 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (4-week series; Tuesdays November 3 - 24; Fee $80/couple) This program is designated to help prepare couples for childbirth Some of the topics that are covered include the stages of labor, breathing techniques, epidurals and pain management, reasons for cesarean section, newborn care and infant safety This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester of pregnancy. Refer to code 1B02 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Nov 03 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Midwifery and Natural Childbirth Channel 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 (FREE) Learn about natural childbirth and nurse-midwifery philosophies from Sherri Ruerup, certified nurse midwife and director of nurse-midwifery at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Also hear from real women about their experiences of childbirth. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 04 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
FIT MAMAS CLUB: Reshape With Baby Chicago (Pre-Register Only: $72 Mom + Child, Recommended children: Aged 6 week-early walking; 6-week session pack) Geared more toward the needs of newer moms, this class focuses on easing back into a regular fitness routine.Throughout the six week class, we'll focus on major muscle groups for moms including the lower back, core and increasing upper body strength, gradually increasing exercise repetition, frequency and intensity. Instructor: Amanda Marijanovik, Fit Mamas Club CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Wed - Nov 04 -- Wed - Nov 25 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 04 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 04 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 04 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 04 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Nov 04 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Transform Memories into "Baby's First Book" with "Memories WOW" (WithOut the Work) Chicago (Pre-Registration Required: $25 Reserves a 30 minute Slot with a professional and goes towards your purchase that evening) Join the professional designers from Memories WOW! (Memories With Out the Work) and other well-intentioned parents at Bellybum-for a fun evening reminiscing about your childrens' 1st year-while they help each of you organize, design and create your Baby's First Year Book. CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Wed - Nov 04 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 04 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Childbirth Education Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140, Chicago, IL 60613 ($300/ per couple; 8 week series) CONTACT:Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Thu - Nov 05 -- Thu - Dec 17 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Nov 05 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Nov 05 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
A Prenatal Visit with the Pediatrician 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 (FREE) Dr. Andy Sagan, pediatrician and medical director of NorthSide Pediatrics at Swedish Covenant Hospital, will present practical suggestions and tips to help expectant parents prepare for a successful transition home with their newborn. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Nov 06 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 06 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 06 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 07 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 07 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Nov 07 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 07 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Aromatherapy Workshop Chicago (RSVP or Drop In: $5 Per Person) Join us for a fun and informative workshop where you will learn about the benefits of aromatherapy and create your own aromatherapy lotion with a certified clinical aromatherapist from Swedish Covenant Hospital. CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Sat - Nov 07 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Mon - Nov 09 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workout Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Sesssions run Mondays October 5 through November 9. Experience a 45-min. body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby and get back in shape. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 09 -- Mon - Dec 28 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 09 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Nov 09 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 09 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Community Style Auricular Acupuncture Chicago ($30) An Accessible Introduction to Acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Acupuncture is a highly effective preventative and interventive treatment that is used to adjust numerous imbalances in all the body systems. Now you can reach a healthy balance by incorporating the Chinese style of community acupuncture into your everyday lifestyle. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Mon - Nov 09 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 09 6:30 PM |
Women and Infants Center Tour 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (FREE; 6:30-7:30 OR 7:30-8:30) Tour of the Labor and Delivery and the Family Centered Care Units includes a viewing of a birthing room, the nursery and Post Partum areas when available. Children ages 12 and under will not be allowed in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Registration is required. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Mon - Nov 09 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Women and Infants Center Tour 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (FREE; 6:30-7:30 OR 7:30-8:30) Tour of the Labor and Delivery and the Family Centered Care Units includes a viewing of a birthing room, the nursery and Post Partum areas when available. Children ages 12 and under will not be allowed in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Registration is required. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Mon - Nov 09 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Stress Management Course 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (8-week Monday series runs September 21st - November 9th) Be prepared; arm yourself with tools to manage life’s stresses. Please bring a journal or notebook. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Tue - Nov 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Attachment Parent Meeting 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Attachment Parenting is a style of parenting that helps create strong, healthy, emotional bonds between children and their parents (using tools such as babywearing). CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Nov 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Tue - Nov 10 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Green Safe Baby Event Whole Foods Lincoln Park: 1550 N. Kingsbury Chicago, IL 60642 Join us for a special evening dedicated to educating expectant and new families. It's all about how to choose safe and non-toxic products for babies and toddlers. General infant and toddler safety will also be discussed. Tickets are $25. CONTACT: ItsaBelly |
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| Wed - Nov 11 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
FIT MAMAS CLUB: Reshape With Baby Chicago (Pre-Register Only: $72 Mom + Child, Recommended children: Aged 6 week-early walking; 6-week session pack) Geared more toward the needs of newer moms, this class focuses on easing back into a regular fitness routine.Throughout the six week class, we'll focus on major muscle groups for moms including the lower back, core and increasing upper body strength, gradually increasing exercise repetition, frequency and intensity. Instructor: Amanda Marijanovik, Fit Mamas Club CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Wed - Nov 11 -- Wed - Dec 02 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 11 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunchtime Meditation with Susan Lipshutz Chicago (Free) Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month for a free meditation guided by Susan Lipshutz. No previous meditation experience is required. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Wed - Nov 11 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 11 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 11 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 11 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Nov 11 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 11 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Childbirth Education Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140, Chicago, IL 60613 ($300/ per couple; 8 week series) CONTACT:Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Wed - Nov 11 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Breastfeeding Basics 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $25/couple) This class includes information and instruction on how to breastfeed your baby and is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC.) This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B01 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Thu - Nov 12 -- Thu - Dec 24 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Nov 12 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Nov 12 7:30 PM |
La Leche League Holy Family Medical Center (Free) This organization is dedicated to providing education, supprot and encouragement to women who want to breast feed. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 13 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 13 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 13 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 14 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 14 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Nov 14 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
One Day Childbirth Education 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $90/couple) This one day weekend class covers all the information of our Childbirth Education classes. This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B11 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Sat - Nov 14 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 14 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Mon - Nov 16 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workouts Chicago (Members: $60; Non-members: $80) Session runs Mondays Nov. 16 - December 21. Get fit as you bond with your baby. Experience a 45 minute body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby as they get back in shape. Strengthen your core and relieve your aching back and shoulders. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 16 -- Mon - Jan 04 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Nov 16 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 16 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Community Style Auricular Acupuncture Chicago ($30) An Accessible Introduction to Acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Acupuncture is a highly effective preventative and interventive treatment that is used to adjust numerous imbalances in all the body systems. Now you can reach a healthy balance by incorporating the Chinese style of community acupuncture into your everyday lifestyle. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Mon - Nov 16 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 16 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Breastfeeding Basics 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $25/couple) This class includes information and instruction on how to breastfeed your baby and is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC.) This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B01 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Nov 17 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Nov 17 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Tue - Nov 17 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Delivery Options Class 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $20/couple) Couples will learn about unexpected outcomes, assisted delivery, epidurals, infant complications, inductions and reasons for cesarean section. This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B04 when registering. Please Note: These topics are included in the Childbirth Education Class. Do not register for these classes if you are registered for the Childbirth Education Class. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Wed - Nov 18 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
FIT MAMAS CLUB: Reshape With Baby Chicago (Pre-Register Only: $72 Mom + Child, Recommended children: Aged 6 week-early walking; 6-week session pack) Geared more toward the needs of newer moms, this class focuses on easing back into a regular fitness routine.Throughout the six week class, we'll focus on major muscle groups for moms including the lower back, core and increasing upper body strength, gradually increasing exercise repetition, frequency and intensity. Instructor: Amanda Marijanovik, Fit Mamas Club CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Wed - Nov 18 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Nov 18 -- Wed - Dec 09 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 18 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 18 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 18 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 18 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Nov 18 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Mothers Nursing Twins Support Group 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you nursing multiples? Are you expecting twins and would like advice on nursing? Join us for this support group and meet other mothers who understand and get the support you need. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 18 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Nov 18 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Childbirth Education Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140, Chicago, IL 60613 ($300/ per couple; 8 week series) CONTACT:Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Thu - Nov 19 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Nov 19 -- Thu - Dec 31 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Nov 19 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Nov 19 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Nov 20 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 20 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 20 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Nov 20 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM |
Caring Kids (Sibling Class) 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $10/child or $15/family) This class is designed for expectant siblings ages 3-12. They will learn what happens when mom goes to the medical center and how they can help when the new baby comes home. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Sat - Nov 21 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 21 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Nov 21 -- Sun - Nov 22 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Weekend Intensive Childbirth Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140 Chicago, IL 60613 ($250 per couple, 2 day course with a total of 12 hours)This is an abbreviated version of our eight week classes, designed for those who don't have time and/or flexibility to take an 8 week class. CONTACT: Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Sat - Nov 21 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 21 -- Sun - Nov 22 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Childbirth Education - Weekend Intensive 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 (12 hours; $250/couple) An abbreviated version of our eight week classes, designed for those who don't have time and/or flexibility to take an 8 week class. CONTACT: Birthways |
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| Sat - Nov 21 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Nov 21 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Nov 22 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sun - Nov 22 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Nov 23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workouts Chicago (Members: $60; Non-members: $80) Session runs Mondays Nov. 16 - December 21. Get fit as you bond with your baby. Experience a 45 minute body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby as they get back in shape. Strengthen your core and relieve your aching back and shoulders. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 23 -- Mon - Jan 11 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 23 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Nov 23 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Community Style Auricular Acupuncture Chicago ($30) An Accessible Introduction to Acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Acupuncture is a highly effective preventative and interventive treatment that is used to adjust numerous imbalances in all the body systems. Now you can reach a healthy balance by incorporating the Chinese style of community acupuncture into your everyday lifestyle. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Mon - Nov 23 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 23 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM |
Breastfeeding Part II-Returning to Work 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $15/couple) This class includes information on how to effectively continue to breastfeed and pump while returning to work or school. Some of the topics that will be covered include decreased milk supply and obstacles such as schedules, employers and legislation. This class is intended as a follow up to Breastfeeding Basics. Refer to code 1B15 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Nov 24 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Mommy Cafe 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Join other breastfeeding moms for decaf coffee, tea and enjoyable conversation. A lactation consultant is always present for questions and advice. Babies and toddlers welcome. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Nov 24 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Nov 24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Tue - Nov 24 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Bowser and the Baby Chicago ($35) Is your dog ready for the new baby? Bowser may need help adjusting. Learn how to teach even old dogs new behaviors that will make them safer, happier, and more like babys’ best friends. Babies are welcome to attend, but please leave bowser at home. Participants receive an illustrated dog training manual. To check available dates and to register, call (877) 926-4664. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Tue - Nov 24 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Tender Baby Care 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $20/couple) Couples will learn about newborn care, breast and bottle feeding and infant safety. This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester of pregnancy. Refer to code 1B07 when registering. Please Note: These topics are included in the Childbirth Education Class. Do not register for these classes if you are registered for the Childbirth Education Class. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Wed - Nov 25 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
FIT MAMAS CLUB: Reshape With Baby Chicago (Pre-Register Only: $72 Mom + Child, Recommended children: Aged 6 week-early walking; 6-week session pack) Geared more toward the needs of newer moms, this class focuses on easing back into a regular fitness routine.Throughout the six week class, we'll focus on major muscle groups for moms including the lower back, core and increasing upper body strength, gradually increasing exercise repetition, frequency and intensity. Instructor: Amanda Marijanovik, Fit Mamas Club CONTACT: Bellybum Boutique |
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| Wed - Nov 25 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Nov 25 -- Wed - Dec 16 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 25 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Nov 25 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Nov 25 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Nov 26 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Nov 26 -- Thu - Jan 07 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Nov 26 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Nov 26 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Nov 27 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 27 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Nov 27 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 28 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 28 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Nov 28 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Nov 28 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Nov 28 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Nov 29 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Nov 30 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workouts Chicago (Members: $60; Non-members: $80) Session runs Mondays Nov. 16 - December 21. Get fit as you bond with your baby. Experience a 45 minute body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby as they get back in shape. Strengthen your core and relieve your aching back and shoulders. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 30 -- Mon - Jan 18 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 30 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Nov 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Nov 30 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Nov 30 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Women and Infants Center Tour 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (FREE; 6:30-7:30 OR 7:30-8:30) Tour of the Labor and Delivery and the Family Centered Care Units includes a viewing of a birthing room, the nursery and Post Partum areas when available. Children ages 12 and under will not be allowed in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Registration is required. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Dec 01 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
City Slingers 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Hang out at this playgroup, where you can meet other sling mamas and trade secrets of your favorite sling styles and carries, or just chat and have fun while the kids play. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Dec 01 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Dec 01 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Wed - Dec 02 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Dec 02 -- Wed - Dec 23 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 02 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 02 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 02 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 02 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Dec 02 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 02 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Childbirth Education Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140, Chicago, IL 60613 ($300/ per couple; 8 week series) Schedule subject to change around holidays CONTACT:Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Thu - Dec 03 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 03 -- Thu - Jan 14 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Dec 03 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 03 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Dec 04 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 04 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 04 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 05 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 05 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Dec 05 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Breastfeeding for Multiples Chicago ($50) Part of our "Baby 101" class package for those expecting twins or more. Designed for pregnant couples and taught by certified lactation specialists, this class provides all the information in our regular breastfeeding class, with specific information to promote success in breastfeeding twins or more. Also includes specific information on ways dads can help. To check available dates and to register, call (877) 926-4664. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Dec 05 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 05 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
One Day Childbirth Education 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $90/couple) This one day weekend class covers all the information of our Childbirth Education classes. This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B11 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Sat - Dec 05 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Dec 05 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Dec 06 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Dec 07 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workouts Chicago (Members: $60; Non-members: $80) Session runs Mondays Nov. 16 - December 21. Get fit as you bond with your baby. Experience a 45 minute body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby as they get back in shape. Strengthen your core and relieve your aching back and shoulders. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Dec 07 -- Mon - Jan 25 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 07 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 07 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Dec 07 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Dec 07 6:30 PM |
Women and Infants Center Tour 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (FREE; 6:30-7:30 OR 7:30-8:30) Tour of the Labor and Delivery and the Family Centered Care Units includes a viewing of a birthing room, the nursery and Post Partum areas when available. Children ages 12 and under will not be allowed in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Registration is required. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Dec 08 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Attachment Parent Meeting 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Attachment Parenting is a style of parenting that helps create strong, healthy, emotional bonds between children and their parents (using tools such as babywearing). CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Dec 08 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Dec 08 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Wed - Dec 09 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Dec 09 -- Wed - Dec 30 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 09 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunchtime Meditation with Susan Lipshutz Chicago (Free) Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month for a free meditation guided by Susan Lipshutz. No previous meditation experience is required. CONTACT: Allyu Spa |
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| Wed - Dec 09 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 09 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 09 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 09 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Dec 09 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Dec 10 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 10 -- Thu - Jan 21 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Dec 10 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 10 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Dec 10 7:30 PM |
La Leche League Holy Family Medical Center (Free) This organization is dedicated to providing education, supprot and encouragement to women who want to breast feed. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 11 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 11 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 11 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 12 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 12 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Dec 12 -- Sun - Dec 13 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Childbirth Education - Weekend Intensive 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 (12 hours; $250/couple) An abbreviated version of our eight week classes, designed for those who don't have time and/or flexibility to take an 8 week class. CONTACT: Birthways |
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| Sat - Dec 12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 12 -- Sun - Dec 13 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Weekend Intensive Childbirth Class 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140 Chicago, IL 60613 ($250 per couple, 2 day course with a total of 12 hours)This is an abbreviated version of our eight week classes, designed for those who don't have time and/or flexibility to take an 8 week class. CONTACT: Birthways - Labor Support & Postpartum Doula Services |
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| Sat - Dec 12 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Dec 12 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Dec 13 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Dec 14 -- Mon - Feb 01 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 14 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 14 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Dec 14 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Dec 14 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Breastfeeding Basics 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $25/couple) This class includes information and instruction on how to breastfeed your baby and is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC.) This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B01 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Dec 15 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Dec 15 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Wed - Dec 16 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Dec 16 -- Wed - Jan 06 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 16 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 16 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Aquababies Session #5 (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Chicago (Members: $60, Non-members: $80) Aquababies is here to help you as a parent better understand how to expose your children to the water in a healthy environment. Our warm water pools (typically 90°) and certified instructors are ideal for babies to become comfortable with the water. 8-week course. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Wed - Dec 16 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Mothers Nursing Twins Support Group 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you nursing multiples? Are you expecting twins and would like advice on nursing? Join us for this support group and meet other mothers who understand and get the support you need. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 16 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Dec 16 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Dec 17 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 17 -- Thu - Jan 28 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Dec 17 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 17 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Prenatal Aqua Chicago Fee - one class/week: M $84, NM $120; two/week: M $138, NM $185. Mondays and Thursdays. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Fri - Dec 18 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 18 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 18 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 19 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 19 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Dec 19 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
One Day Childbirth Education 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $90/couple) This one day weekend class covers all the information of our Childbirth Education classes. This class should be taken at the beginning of the third trimester. Refer to code 1B11 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Sat - Dec 19 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: Member $90, Nonmember $125) Saturdays from October 3 to December 19 This course combines cardio, strength, and stretch; all components for a healthy mom and baby. This class is done on land. Physician’s clearance is needed for prenatal, and postnatal may start after 6 weeks. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 19 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Dec 19 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Dec 20 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Dec 21 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mom and Baby Workouts Chicago (Members: $60; Non-members: $80) Session runs Mondays Nov. 16 - December 21. Get fit as you bond with your baby. Experience a 45 minute body conditioning workout that allows new moms to bond with their baby as they get back in shape. Strengthen your core and relieve your aching back and shoulders. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Mon - Dec 21 -- Mon - Feb 08 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 21 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Dec 21 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Dec 22 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Mommy Cafe 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Join other breastfeeding moms for decaf coffee, tea and enjoyable conversation. A lactation consultant is always present for questions and advice. Babies and toddlers welcome. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Tue - Dec 22 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Dec 22 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Wed - Dec 23 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Dec 23 -- Wed - Jan 13 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 23 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 23 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Wed - Dec 23 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prenatal Yoga Fitness Class 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (Fee: 1 Class/wk: Member: $90 Nonmember: $120, 2 classes/wk: Member $150 Nonmember $195)12-week series runs October 3rd - December 23. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Learn yoga poses to ease the body’s stress of carrying baby and breathing exercises to help provide relief of emotional stress. Join session anytime. Doctor’s release is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Thu - Dec 24 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 24 -- Thu - Feb 04 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Dec 24 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Fri - Dec 25 |
Mom Network Support Group Chicago This free support group for new mothers meets every Friday and offers additional emotional support and discussion about newborn development. Participants determine topics, which typically include the baby blues, fatigue and feeding issues. For more information and to register, call Ruth Koloms-Gross, R.N., at 773-665-3605. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 25 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Diabetes and Pregnancy Chicago (Nazareth Family Center) Women who attend this program will learn about special health concerns such as keeping blood sugar levels in good control, managing medications and meal plans as well as exercising regularly. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Fri - Dec 25 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Yoga for New Moms (Postpartum) 5157 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Fee: Member $60, Nonmember $85. 6-week Friday series runs October 2 - November 6. Learn stretching for the healing mother’s body and breathing exercises designed to reduce anxiety and increase abdominal muscle tone. This class is appropriate for a woman who has recently given birth. Infants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Physician approval is required. CONTACT: Galter LifeCenter |
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| Sat - Dec 26 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Service Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sat - Dec 26 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Sat - Dec 26 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Breastfeeding: The Best Beginning Chicago ($45) Breastfeeding is the most nutritious way to feed babies and can provide a special closeness between mothers and babies. This class covers the practical aspects of breastfeeding, including its benefits, anatomy and physiology of lactation, prenatal preparation and breastfeeding techniques, common problems and solutions. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Prentice Women's Hospital |
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| Sun - Dec 27 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Mon - Dec 28 -- Mon - Feb 15 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($110 for 8 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 28 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Breastfeeding 911 Drop-in Clinic 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago ($35/assessment) Have breastfeeding questions and want one-on-one help? Stop by our dop-in clinic where moms can get immediate, hands-on, breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Mon - Dec 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (Spanish) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Mon - Dec 28 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM |
Breastfeeding Part II-Returning to Work 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (Fee $15/couple) This class includes information on how to effectively continue to breastfeed and pump while returning to work or school. Some of the topics that will be covered include decreased milk supply and obstacles such as schedules, employers and legislation. This class is intended as a follow up to Breastfeeding Basics. Refer to code 1B15 when registering. CONTACT: Advocate Christ Medical Center |
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| Tue - Dec 29 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Tue - Dec 29 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Support for New Mothers Chicago (English) this two-part program consists of a New Mother’s Support Group and a Parenting Education and Lactation Support Clinic. CONTACT: Resurrection Health Care |
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| Wed - Dec 30 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Wed - Dec 30 -- Wed - Jan 20 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Infant Sign 4-week Session 1654 W Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60657 A 4-week in-depth course to Infant Signing. Each week introduces new vocabulary and fun ways to retain and practice the signs, as well as additional information on how to sign with your baby at home. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 30 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Multiples Playgroup 1654 W Roscoe St, Chicago (FREE) Are you a mom of multiples? This is the playgroup for you! Join other moms of twins, triplets and more for a playgroup where you can converse about all you have in common with other moms who really do understand, while the kiddos have fun, too! CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Wed - Dec 30 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Prentice Women's Hospital - Chicago ($49) About 89% of infant car seats are installed incorrectly. This service provides education and hands on instruction to expectant parents regarding proper placement and use of their car seat within their vehicle. This is a 30-minute, or 45 minute, private one-on-one session with the parents, the technician, and the car seat/vehicle. CONTACT: Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
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| Thu - Dec 31 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Mom & Baby Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Moms practice poses that involve and entertain baby. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, do something good for your body, and meet a great group of new moms. Appropriate for babies from 6 weeks through crawling. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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| Thu - Dec 31 -- Thu - Feb 11 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Baby & Me Pilates Chicago ($85 for 6 week session $15 walk-in) Get your body back with a fun and challenging class with a focus on strengthening and toning the pelvic floor and core muscles stretched from pregnancy and childbirth. Spend quality bonding time with baby, meet other new moms and get a full body workout. CONTACT: Be By Baby! |
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| Thu - Dec 31 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Prenatal Yoga 4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625 (Single Class: $16- Unlimited One Month: $150) Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Poses practiced in class aim to build strength and softness simultaneously in preparation for labor. CONTACT: Bloom Yoga Studio |
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