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South Suite UPDATE: BCC is reopening for prenatal care and accepting clients with due dates March 1, 2026 and later. Well body and gyn appointments also reopen on March 1, 2026. _____________________________ There are so many places to give birth in Chicago. I started this series with one of my favorite places in the city, the Birth Center of Chicago, originally published in spring of 2024. Since then, BCC has experienced many beautiful births and one big, devastating closure

I have noticed that once people with access to eggs and a uterus decide to start a family, the donor search quickly takes center stage....

Occasionally someone reaches out to me and shares that they are planning to deliver at home in the Chicago area unassisted by any medical...

You've found some doulas to interview that might be the right fit. You've scheduled some interviews. Now what? Awkward conversations are...

Finding the right doula for you is so important. The key is that the right doula for you might not be the right doula for someone else....

Before getting into it, let me just say you are NOT a "second" parent and I think the necessity of second parent, co-parent, or...

Many pregnant people grapple with their bodies changing during pregnancy. For queer pregnant people, feelings of body dysphoria can...

Maybe you are thinking that you are a fantastic partner and you don't need help. You know that support during labor is crucial for the...