LISTINGS FOR CHICAGOLAND PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
OF BABIES, TOTS AND PRESCHOOLERS
BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS 0 - 5

Health -Medical and Physical Well-being of Parents and Children

Find a masseuse or physical therapist etc; Find a pediatrician, family doctor, homeopath, alternative doctor, nurse, intensive care unit or children's hospital in your area

PHYSICAL HEALTH

FITNESS & EXERCISE

Big Belly Fitness (Naperville)
24307 Apple Tree Lane, Naperville, IL 60564
312.593.4521
tiffanie@bigbellyfitness.net
Big Belly Fitness is a Private Personal Training Studio geared towards the soon-to-be and new mom. The program offers a safe and effective exercise regime personalized for the needs of pregnancy or postpartum. In addition, we have taken all of the obstacles a new mom faces out of the equation. Our private studio setting enables you to keep your little bundle-of-joy right with you while you workout.* No more waiting for three to six months before you can check your baby into child care at a commercial fitness center. This personal setting is also ideal for pregnancy, giving you the guidance and motivation that you need during this important and exciting time. During pregnancy and following the birth is the most important time for a woman to take care of herself, unfortunately it is also the most difficult. We can help build happy, healthy moms!
*Toddler care also available.
INDOOR CLASSES @ WESTFIELD FOX VALLEY/ WESTFIELD LOUIS JOLIET)
CALL (312) 593-4521 FOR INFO

Sweet Pea’s Studio specializes in classes for expecting and existing parents. We offer classes in prenatal, postpartum and family yoga. In addition, Hatha Yoga and related workshops are available.
3717 N. Ravenswood
Suite 213
Chicago, IL 60613
773.248.YOGA
info@sweetpeasstudio.com

WALK-A-BYE BABY tel-773-244-8020. Fitness classes with baby in Lincoln Park. 2317 W. Thomas St, #3F, chicago, IL 60622

Fit Forever's Strollin' by the lake class - Tel: 773-545-4540
3826 N. Kostner, Chicago, IL 60641
'Exercise class where moms and babies can stay together. Certified instructors guide parents through cardiovascular movement and sculpting exercises while babies and toddlers are in the stroller... Come to the original stroller class on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am - noon; or call to register for other days and times

Body Balance
Classes for adults and children from 2 1/2 years. Tel: 312-440-9558.
1011 N. Rush St, 4th floor,

Lakeshore Athletic Club
Fitness classes for pregnant & new moms - classes open to non-members! 1320 W. Fullerton (Lincoln Park) Chicago, IL ... 773-477-9888 ext. 176 www.lsac.com

Me and Baby Fitness
Email: dp@meandbabyfitness.com
Phone:312.375.8222
Me and Baby Fitness is a unique workout you can do with your baby! Bring your little ones- BIG (4yrs) and small (6 weeks). He or she will love the interaction and action of Me and Baby Fitness- including power walking and interval body toning- all with baby in stroller. Classes are taught by nationally certified instructors who design the program for all levels- from the novice exerciser to the skilled athlete. It’s up to each individual to choose their intensity level.

Classes
Westfield Mall- Chicago Ridge- 95th St and Ridgeland Ave- meet at the Panera entrance- indoor class

Evergreen Park- Yukich Fields- 90th St and Kedzie- southeast quadrant- outdoor class- during Farmer's Market June 1st-Oct 26th

Palos- 8901 W 103rd Street- outdoor class- using park districts walking path, summer only

Oak Lawn- Oak View Community Center- 4625 W 110th St- studio class, please bring a yoga mat
 

Prenatal Exercise - NMH
For women in their fourth week of pregnancy or later, this six-week, low-impact aerobic and toning program is designed to build strength and stamina for pregnancy and labor.
Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Fee: $95 for entire six-week series/twice per week or $50 for entire six-week series/once per week
To register for this class please call 1.877.926.4NMH (4664)

Corinne Peterson CMT, Chicago, IL, Phone: 773-525-3880
Certifed Massage therapist, DONA certification in process, Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Bouncing Back from Baby Program

Bouncing Back from Baby - Postpregnancy re-alignment, a program designed to meet the needs of postpartum women
http://www.bouncingback.com/

Postnatal Exercise Class - NMH
Six week aerobic program for women at least 4-6 weeks postpartum. Designed to tone, build strength, and shed pregnancy pounds. Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30 - 5:30 pm Fee: $95/full six-weeks/twice per week or $50/full six-weeks/once per week
To register for this class please call 1.877.926.4NMH (4664)

YOGA

Bloom Yoga Studio
Tel: (773) 463-YOGA
info@bloomyogastudio.com
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60625
Bloom Yoga Studio is pleased to provide a variety of resources for expectant women and families. Here’s a list of the services we offer.
• Prenatal Yoga classes and Workshops
• Pregnancy massage
• Doula referrals
• Childbirth Prep Classes
• Ask the Doulas
• Homebirth Meet Up Group
• Breastfeeding workshops and support
• Mama Get-Together
• Mom & Baby Yoga
• Infant CPR
• Sign with your Baby
• Infant Massage
• Babywearing Workshop
• Cloth Diapering 101
 

Chicago yoga Magazine - which can be found at grocery stores and bookshops. http://www.yogachicago.com

Gymboree Yoga
"Mommy and Baby Fitness - Mommy and Baby Fitness is a yoga-based exercise program designed to bring fitness and balance to new mothers as they bond with their infants. Through a prescribed series of simple exercises and breathing techniques, new moms can experience a sense of well-being while gaining strength and tone in abdominals, legs, buttocks and learning to relax an overworked neck and shoulders. This class is for moms at least 6 weeks postpartum and non-mobile babies.
Yoga Fun - A yoga-based movement class with music that explores concentration and focus, physical strength, flexibility and self-confidence. This is an interactive, creative way to introduce children to yoga and the importance of creating a lifelong habit of physical and mental well-being. This is an opportunity to teach your child the enjoyment of calm-exercise."

Global Yoga and Wellness Center 

1823 West North Avenue, (773) 489-1510, www.globalyogacenter.com
This holistic wellness center offers a variety of childbirth education and maternal exercise classes. In addition find the "Mother/Baby Wellness and Parenting Group" which is facilitated by Millie Sasaki, RN, BSN. The group discusses new parenting techniques, breastfeeding, caring for a crying baby, postpartum depression and instruction in infant and baby massage. ,

Rhonda Kantor RN BSN
Founder and Director of Global Yoga & Wellness Center
1823 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-489-1510
website: http://www.globalyogacenter.com/
Area Served: Chicago North ONLY
Training and Background
   Registered Nurse, ALACE Certification in progress, Certified Prenatal Yoga instructor, Postpartum Yoga instructor, Yoga, Breathing and Labor/Birth preparation class

Rhonda Kantor, RN, BSN, HNC, the founder and director of the Global Yoga and Wellness Center received her Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification from the Temple of Kriya Yoga. She has been teaching yoga for 7 years specializing in prenatal yoga, postpartum yoga, hatha yoga and natural childbirth education. She also teaches hatha yoga to all levels of beginners and yoga for special needs. Rhonda has over 11 years of nursing experience and is a nationally certified Holistic Nurse through the American Holistic Nursing Association. She applies her knowledge of alternative health and wellness with her yoga experience and teaching methods to create an innovative pregnancy yoga program. She is currently completing Labor Assistant Doula and Bradley(R) Natural Childbirth education certifications. Once a month she teaches a couples workshop class on Labor Support, Comfort for Labor and Natural Childbirth Positions. Couples have the opportunity to practice yoga positions, birth positions, abdominal breathing, partner assistance and relaxation techniques.

Pre-Natal Hatha Yoga All levels welcome
Safe and gentle approach for women in all stages of pregnancy. Focus in on body alignment in traditional hatha yoga poses, breathing and strengthening the body, mind and spirit to prepare for birth. Promotes concentration, relaxation and flexibility. Props are often used and poses are modified for the comfort of women in all stages of pregnancy.

Postpartum Yoga
All levels welcome (newborns through one-year-olds)
Restorative and strengthening Yoga class for the new mom (Please bring your baby). Class focus is on body alignment and muscle strength, targeting abdominals, hips, legs, back muscles and pelvic floor. Incorporates movement with your baby (newborn to one year).

Priya Yoga

www.priyayoga.com, tel: 312-587-7492, priyayoga@aol.com 1 East Oak Street, #3W; Chicago, IL 60611. The studio is above the Papa Milano restaurant, at the intersection of Oak and State Streets (halfway between Chicago Avenue and Division Street).  Mommy and Me - A yoga class for women ready to begin or return to yoga after giving birth. This class focuses on aligning, strengthening and stretching the body, and includes contact yoga and infant massage with your child. Children under the age of 3 are welcome to attend. Tuesday 11am

Center for Integrative Medicine  680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 815, chicago, IL 60611.
Tel: 312-9263627 WEB: http://www.nmpg.com/?SpecID=3

Generations Yoga
Prenatal & postnatal yoga, birthing classes, resource fairs
Tel: 847-919-0533
Address: 1231 Green Bay Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091
Email: info@genyoga.com
Website Address: www.genyoga.com
Owner: Eric Berliner

This recommendation was kindly sent by Lela of Evanston, IL 60201 who has been attending for 1 year: Lela says: "This new studio on the north shore offers all kinds of programs for new and expecting moms (and couples too), including a yearly Pregnancy Resource Fair, which is coming up this January 08"

MASSAGE FOR MOM AND INFANT

CreatingBalance - massage for pregnant and postpartum moms by Elizabeth Nostvick. Tel: 773 758 0607. Address: 3354 North Paulina,  Chicago, Illinois.
Email: info@creatingbalancemt.com
Website: http://www.creatingbalancemt.com/

Infant Massage Classes - NMH
A three-part series for parents of infants up to five months. Massage encourages digestion and development and helps babies sleep better, too! Taught by a certified infant massage instructor. Individual classes available upon request.
Wednesday Evenings; 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Fees: $75/three classes or $60/hour for private classes
To register for this class please call 1.877.926.4NMH (4664)

Infant Massage courses - offered by Birthways Tel: 888-506-0607, email: klaing@birthwaysinc.com. Address: 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 140, Chicago, 60613.Web: http://www.birthwaysinc.com/index.php

The International Association of Infant Massage
Learn how to massage your baby from instructors in the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Branch...847-289-4563

Cynthia Mack –312 933-7235 - general masseuse

PHYSICAL THERAPY

To find a "Network" Chiropractor near you, click on: http://www.10ac.com/network/db/db_search.cgi?setup_file=anc-db.setup

To find an "Activator" chiropractor in Illinois, go to: http://www.activator.com/qualified_doctors.asp?st=IL&cntry=USA

To find an "Activator" Chiropractor near you, click on: http://www.activator.com/qualified_doctors.asp

Lina Garcia, DMD, DDS, Craniosacral Therapist, Schaumberg. Tel 847-9851777. Web: http://www.mercola.com/forms/staff/dr_garcia.htm

Center for Integrative Medicine, 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 815, chicago, IL 60611. tel 312-9263627 WEB: http://www.nmpg.com/?SpecID=3 Offering: Acupunture
(1/02) Behavioral Medicine (1/02) (1/02) Chiropractic (1/02) Neuromuscular Massage (1/02) Functional Nutrition (1/02)

MEDICAL CARE FOR NEWBORNS AND BABIES

Pediatricians

Pediatric Care: Your New Baby- NMH
Talk: A pediatrician addresses the common medical issues that occur during a baby's first year of life. One Monday evening per month, call for exact dates. No charge For available dates and times please call 1.877.926.4NMH (4664)

PEDIATRICIAN - To find a pediatrician at Northwestern Memorial - http://nmh.photobooks.com/

Andrew Bernstein, M.D. (pediatrician); North Suburban Pediatrics
2530 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 - Tel: 847-869-0892

Family Doctors

Dr ANDREA RENTEA – Homeopathic and anthroposophical doctor practice. Tel: 773 – 5837793, Paulina Medical Clinic 3525 W Peterson, suite 611, Chicago, IL  60659

HOMEFIRST  Mayer Eisenstein MD CEO
Homefirst Health Services
Main Phone: 847-679-8336
website: http://www.homefirst.com/
Offering complete family care; 12,000 home births since 1973, six offices throughout Chicago. Midwives also attend prenatals and births. Encourages informed decision-making with regard to all health issues. Open to alternative modalities. 

Specialist Nutrition

Holistic Practitioners

Dr ANDREA RENTEA – Homeopathic and anthroposophical doctor practice. Tel: 773 – 5837793, Paulina Medical Clinic 3525 W Peterson, suite 611, Chicago, IL  60659

To find an anthroposophical doctor near you: http://www.paam.net/drs.htm

Classical Homeopaths

Joel Sheppard MD, 400 East 22nd Street; Suite F, Lombard, Illinois 60148; Tel: 630-792-9311

Ruth Martens MD DH, 1913 Gladstone Drive, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, Tel: 630 -668-5595

Cliff Kearns DC DNBHE, 2201 West Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Illinois 60194 - Tel: 847-301-8585

Nursing Care

"Home Care of Newborns & Families"
Tel: 773-274-0643
Address: 2712 W.Birchwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60645-1302. 
E-mail is HCNFAMJ@comcast.net.
Home Care of Newborns & Families, Inc. provides lactation consulting services in the privacy of your home by highly skilled International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, all of whom are experienced Registered Nurses.  We also offer breast pump rentals, as well as home-based phototherapy to treat neonatal jaundice.  Home Care of Newborns & Families is committed to giving you and your baby the best care possible at home where babies belong.
 

List of Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Loyola University Medical Center Loyola University Medical Center's Level III Perinatal Center serves as a regional referral site for suburban community hospitals. Critically ill newborns are cared for in our 50-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which features the latest in medical technology in a supportive, friendly environment for families. Special Services include a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Integrated neonatal home care program, Prenatal consultations. Special Outpatient Programs include: Neonatal Follow-Up,  Apnea, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Visit the Department of Pediatrics web site at: http://www.luhs.org/depts/peds/index.htm

Reneé Schine Crown Special Care Nursery (Northwestern Memorial Hospital) Web: http://www.nmh.org/
Reneé Schine Crown Special Care Nursery
Prentice Women's Hospital
333 East Huron Street
Third Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611    Tel: 312.926.7653

Children's Memorial Neonatal Intensive Care Unit http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/neonatology/default.asp
Tel: 1-800-KIDS DOC
Address:- 2300 Children’s Plaza, Chicago, IL  60614-3394

University of Chicago Children’s Hospital
http://www.ucch.org/
http://www.ucch.org/sections/neonat/index.html

The Neonatology Section, in conjunction with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, operates the University of Chicago Hospitals Perinatal Center. The center provides comprehensive neonatal and obstetrical diagnostic and treatment facilities in affiliation with community hospitals comprising the Perinatal Network. All diagnostic and therapeutic modalities and consultations from all surgical and pediatric subspecialties are available.