This question has been asked long enough by many care seekers and care professionals. When we ask ChatGPT, AI too doesn’t have the full scope comprehended. As the longest standing doula organization in the state of Illinois and pioneer in this work from an evidence based and holistic, trauma-informed lens, Birthways would like to outline…
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Many of us mothering people sense the mental complexities of this special time. In so many ways, as we embark on the metamorphosis of becoming a parent, it’s the messy becoming ‘undone’ that takes center stage. This week, we in the Birthways community shine a light on the importance of compassionately caring for our mental…
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Updated 11.16.2022 Birthways continues to ensure the highest standards of care and safety in providing in-person support to expectant and new families. We use standard and pathogen specific precautions to prevent the transmission of any infectious illness, including COVID-19 and its variants. Since the beginning of this pandemic our founder, Karen Laing, has played an…
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Birthways has welcomed thousands of babies and their parents over the last years. Our aim is simple: to empower, inform and support families so that the rough edges of the transition into parenthood be softened by kindness, compassion and nonjudgmental care. We believe in and work towards creating peaceful beginnings for all babies and parents…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes We get a lot of questions about the best or safest car seats to use. While car seats are products sold in stores, they are considered a safety device, and as such, you can’t necessarily rate or compare them as you would with other products. While there…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes New parents often worry about keeping their little ones safe and navigating the world of parental responsibilities, and car seat safety is no exception. Whether you’re 9 months pregnant and installing a car seat for the first time, or seeing for the first time just how…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes Why is it important to get my child’s seat checked and to learn about proper use? Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death of children, ages 3-14. However, many of these deaths can be prevented through the proper use of child safety seats. According to…
Read MoreToday, May 17th, Birthways will celebrate its 19th anniversary! For almost 20 years, we’ve been helping parents find ways to thrive as they welcome their babies. It’s amazing to think that some of those babies that we have cared for are entering their adulthoods! As we celebrate this milestone and start planning for some big…
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