Post by
Amy Catania on March 26th, 2010
Holly Barhamand is a mother, doula and childbirth educator in Chicago and is also one of my real life, everyday heroines. Holly was one of the doulas at my labor with my second baby and has since become a wonderful mentor and friend.
Whenever I need to work something out about teaching childbirth classes or have [...]
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Amy Catania on February 23rd, 2010
I am excited about this new tool making it a bit easier to get and give postpartum help. If you are about to have a baby (or know someone who is), check out this new organizational tool called meal Train. According to co-founders, Michael and Kathleen Laramee, it’s aim is to simplify the process of [...]
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Amy Catania on February 17th, 2010
Saturday February 20, 2010
BirthNetwork Chicago presents a film screening of two short documentaries: Laboring Under and Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. The Real Thing and It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth.
2:45 pm – 6:00 pm at Mother Me, 3717 N Ravenswood Suite 213 Chicago, IL Directions and Map
Following the films, all are invited [...]
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Amy Catania on January 23rd, 2010
I came home late tonight to a quiet house after spending the last 26+ hours providing labor support. Partner and kids are already tucked in bed for the night – so my birthday has passed by here for my family without me. And I am kind of sad about that. We will have to make [...]