Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, but it rarely feels that way. For first time moms, and inexperienced babies breast feeding can be a challenge. While videos and books give helpful advice and illustrations to new moms, nothing is better than having a trained professional at your side assisting you in breastfeeding positions, Latch, infant feeding clues and most important; "Did my infant get enough milk?" These are the 4 most important key factors attributing to successful and healthy breastfeeding.
Our main goal is to facilitate and support a "peaceful, enjoyable" and "safe" breastfeeding experience for you, your newborn as well as your extended family. We can get you off to a positive start so that you and your baby can enjoy many fulfilling months or years ahead.
Breastfeeding is empowering to us as women. And yet we understand that there is limited time spent in the care of health professionals during your hospital stay postnatally. Allow us to help you successfully breastfeed your infant.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), breastfeeding alone provides all the nutrients necessary for infants until about 6 months of age. We can provide answers and solutions to all your questions and concerns. We will be there through all the common, and not so common stages of doubt, with our supportive, sensitive and knowledgeable staff.
You can rest assured that you and your child will be cared for with the utmost kindness, love and respect.
All classes are taught by Robin Ross. Robin has a Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education from De Paul University, Chicago. She also has a certificate in Birth-3 in Montessori (AMI), Denver, CO. Her passion for education and understanding the importance of early childhood development is what led her to seek a more natural approach to birthing her first born in 2007. It was her incredible and empowering birthing experience with the aid of her husband, birth doula, and HypnoBirthing®, which gave way to finding her true passion: helping other moms and families have a confident, calm, all inclusive, and empowering birthing experience. Robin is a Certified HypnoBirthing Instructor, Certified Birth Doula CD (DONA), Certified Lactation Educator (CAPPA), Certified Aromatherapist (American College of Healthcare Sciences, OR), Certified Placenta Arts Specialist (APPA), and Certified Reflexologist (SOHMAR, Downers Grove, IL). Robin has been supporting families pre and post natally since 2008. She currently resides in Bolingbrook, IL with her husband and three children.
Both West Suburban Women's Health and Robin are committed to providing the enthusiastically supportive and comforting environment that mothers and babies deserve.
Meet and socialize with other new moms. Get any questions answered in a comfortable environment. Infant weight checks are included. Get the support needed for breastfeeding to be successful for both mom and baby.
Current research supports the safety of antenatal hand expressing of colostrum due to its potential benefit of supporting a mother whose goal is to exclusively breastfeed her baby. Expressed colostrum can be used for supplementation when needed.
Antenatal colostrum collecting may be medically indicated for you and your baby in the following scenarios:
Or if baby has:
Expressing colostrum is ONLY recommended after 36 weeks and in low-risk pregnancies. Always consult with your physician or midwife before initiating.
The following references can help you get started. If you decide you would like to begin collection, storage syringes can be obtained at our office:
West Suburban Women's Health offers preparation classes for expectant parents to help provide parents with a more realistic, knowledgeable and ultimately more enjoyable experience. We've taught thousands of women to coordinate their minds and bodies during labor and birth and helped spouses and support people understand their important role in ensuring success.
Preparing for your baby's birth should be fun and interesting. Classes at West Suburban Women's Health have been intentionally designed so families can choose as few or as many classes as they would like to take. They are specifically designed for our group of physicians and midwives.
Often touted as our "most fun" classes, these fun and interactive programs cover the specifics of newborn care, including bathing, temperature-taking, newborn reflexes and behavior, common newborn appearances, diapering, swaddling and soothing, feeding techniques and more.
Attend 4 childbirth classes for the discounted price of $165.
Begin your journey to meeting your baby by learning about the labor process. Topics include:
Also covered is information about interventions such as fetal monitoring, epidurals and cesarean delivery. Even if you are planning for an epidural, this class is full of vital information to improve your childbirth experience.
This class focuses on labor comfort measures such as breathing & relaxation techniques. You will also learn about other therapeutic coping skills and practice using birthing balls. We recommend attending Childbirth Basics – 101 prior to this class.
Not My First Rodeo is meant for "seasoned" parents. Whether this is your 2nd or 12th birth, this class is a great refresher that focuses on the stages of labor, what to do in each phase of labor, positioning for labor and birth, partner's support, feelings that surround growing your family and much more. No prerequisite class needed. Additional Topics include:
This class will focus on a wide range of topics including postpartum adjustments, newborn care, ways to reduce the risk of SIDS, and when to call your pediatrician.
West Suburban Women's Health Ltd.
545 Plainfield Roads Suite C
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 654-2229
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Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm
Friday 8:00am-3:00pm
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Phone: (630) 654-2229
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