Postpartum
After Birth Support and Services for New Mothers in Chicago

Transitioning into new motherhood doesn’t have to be a struggle. Expectant Mother's Guide can help you find postpartum support services in Chicago to line up prior to the birth of your new baby. Explore your options in postpartum fitness classes, infant care specialists and doulas, new mom support groups, postpartum counseling, and other resources that can help moms with bringing home baby.

 

Counseling & New Parent Support

postpartum depression - Mary Jackson Lee

2100 Manchester Rd., Ste .1070
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-415-8980

Mary Jackson Lee, LCSW

Mary Jackson Lee is a private practice Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual and couples therapy. Mary offers individualized counseling for new mothers struggling with postpartum depression and parents adjusting to their life with a new baby.

www.maryjacksonleelcsw.com

Transitions to Motherhood Series  - Northwesten memorial Hospital

250 E. Superior Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-926-8400

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Prentice Women's Hospital

Our 'Transitions to Motherhood Series' is a program ideal for all new moms. This 6-week series offers new moms the opportunity to network with other new moms and babies, helping to decrease stress, anxiety and depression while gaining confidence.

www.nmh.org/prentice

parent counseling - Smart Love Family Services

800 W. Buena Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
773-665-8052 ext. 4

Smart Love Family Services

Based on its Smart Love principles, Smart Love Family Services offers parent counseling for individuals or couples. Ask about joining our New Mom Group, an opportunity to socialize with other new mothers while learning about your infant's development.

www.smartlovefamily.org



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Postnatal Health & Wellness

Personal Training New Moms - Breathe Bodyworks

Serving the Chicagoland area
312-636-7335

Breathe Bodyworks

Adina Rosenberg provides massage therapy and leads new moms in individualized personal training sessions. She is a nationally certified massage therapist, registered yoga teacher, personal trainer with Moms-In-Motion certification for customized post-partum exercise programs and infant massage instructor.

www.breathebodyworks.com

Postnatal Chiropractic - Core Chiropractic

1850 North Milwauke Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-9692

Core Chiropractic

Chiropractic helps rehabilitate mother's body after birth. Core Chiropractic treats post pregnancy issues such as, low back and neck pain. Services offered include chiropractic adjustment, massage therapy, acupuncture, and functional rehabilitation.

www.corechiro.com

Reduce Post-Labor Stress - EnLiven Massage Works

770 N. Halsted, Suite 301
Chicago, Illinois 60642
312-291-9727

Enliven Massage Works

Renew and relax with a postnatal massage by one of Enliven Massage’s certified massage therapist. Relax muscles that were involved in labor and birth, reduce stress, improve mood regulation, and relieve pain to target areas in your upper back, neck and shoulders.

www.enlivenmassageworks.com  

mom and Baby Workout - Galter LifeCenter

5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-878-9936

Galter LifeCenter

Staying in shape and relaxed is important for expecting moms and Galter LifeCenter is making it easier than ever We offer a variety of postnatal programs tailored to women and their kids including: Yoga and general fitness classes, Mom and baby workouts, Pilates for new moms, Aquababies, Nutrition Consultation and Watsu aquatic therapy.

www.galterlifecenter.org

Certified Massage Therapist - Lydia Howe, CMT

773-370-3174

Lydia Howe, CMT

Lydia Howe has been supporting women and families throughout the childbearing year and beyond for 15 years. Services include: Postpartum Massage, Bouncing Back from Baby, Infant Massage Instruction, and Therapeutic Massage. Gift Certificates are available and will be gratefully received.

www.lydiahowemassage.com

Postpartum Chiropractic - Progressive Chiropractic Wellness Center

2835 North Sheffield Ave., #411
Chicago, IL 60657
773-525 WELL (9355)

Progressive Chiropractic Wellness Center

We have been successfully treating women with post pregnancy related pain, postpartum depression, and the full range of woman's and infant health conditions since 1995. Dr. Ezgur tailors your individualized treatment options to best suit your needs. Services include: chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, massage and physical therapy. 

www.progressivechiropractic.com

New Mom Fitness - Sauganash Wellness Center

6160 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 214
Chicago, IL 60646
773-283-4470

Sauganash Wellness Center

For new moms looking to maintain optimal fitness and well-being, Sauganash Wellness Center's non-invasive treatments will fit your lifestyle and individual needs. Their highly skilled doctors and practitioners provide postnatal relief for women through chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture care.

www.sauganashwellness.com

Postpartum Rehab - Serenity Health and Wellness Center

600 W. Fulton St., Suite 304
Chicago, IL 60661
312-756-1778

Serenity Health & Wellness Center

Serenity Health & Wellness Center is an alternative medicine clinic which focuses on chiropractic, counseling, massage, acupuncture, and functional rehabilitation treatment for postnatal wellness and personal training, postpartum rehabilitation and post partum depression.

www.serenityhealthwellness.com

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Postpartum Doulas & Newborn Specialists

Postpartum Doulas - Birthways

3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140
Chicago, IL 60613
888-506-0607

Birthways

Birthways has provided more than 100,000 hours of care to new families in Chicago. Our postpartum doulas offer a broad, flexible support system including daytime care, overnight support, breastfeeding support, last-minute or emergency care, and other needs. Contact us for doula matching services.

www.birthwaysinc.com

nannies - Cambridge Nanny Group

4707 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60640
773-856-5525

Cambridge Nanny Group

Our experienced, loving, and professional nannies and caregivers can be hired part-time, full-time, or on call by your family, either on a live-in or live-out basis. Offering placement of Newborn Specialists (night nanny or night nurses) and Postpartum Doulas (daytime or overnight).

www.cambridgenannygroup.com

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Post-Baby Fitness & Exercise Programs

Postnatal Fitness - Active Moms' Club

Serving the Chicagoland area
773-687-9905

Active Moms’ Club

Active Moms' Club helps Chicago moms get and stay fit without finding a sitter! We offer unique postnatal fitness classes that baby and small children are welcome to attend. Attend free wellness workshops and special events to build a community of support from moms just like you!

www.activemomsclub.com

Mom and Baby Yoga - Global Yoga Studio

Bucktown/ Chicago, IL 60647
773-719-6227

Global Yoga Studio

Global Yoga Studio is a wellness center and yoga studio in one. Postnatal yoga classes are for all levels of yoga students taught in your home or in the studio and focus on body alignment, basic breathing techniques, posture and form. Offerings also include Mom and Baby Yoga.

www.globalyogacenter.com

Postnatal Spa Fitness - Soulistic Studio & Spa

805 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60642
312-226-7685

Soulistic Studio & Spa

Soulistic Studio and Spa is a green mind/body studio and spa offering innovative postnatal fitness programming. All of Soulistic Studio and Spa's postnatal fitness and spa staff members have undergone specialized training in their areas of expertise to address the physical/hormonal changes women experience post pregnancy.

www.soulisticstudiospa.com

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Other Postpartum Resources

natural plant based cleaning products - Green Lady Cleaning

Serving Chicago and Western Suburbs
224-355-0526

Green Lady Cleaning

Spend more time with your new baby by spending less time cleaning. Green Lady Cleaning serves the Chicago and the Western Suburb families with all natural plant based cleaning products and services that leave your home pristine and healthy. Call to set up your monthly, bi-monthly or weekly cleaning today!

www.greenladycleaning.com

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