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
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.
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.
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.
Postnatal Health & Wellness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Postpartum Doulas & Newborn Specialists
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.
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).
Post-Baby Fitness & Exercise Programs
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!
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.
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.
Other Postpartum Resources
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!
