Maitri Midwifery

06/04/2026

Some days, a small gesture says a lot. Feeling appreciated and grateful for the families who trust us with their care. 💛

06/01/2026

One of birth’s rarest and most beautiful sights. This baby was born en caul, meaning they arrived still completely wrapped inside the amniotic sac (the protective membrane that surrounded them throughout pregnancy).

Often called a “veiled birth,” an en caul birth occurs in only a small percentage of deliveries and offers a remarkable glimpse into the environment that nurtured baby for months before taking their first breath.

The sac remained intact through birth, creating a breathtaking moment of transition from womb to world. Once opened, baby continued their journey earthside surrounded by love and care.

05/22/2026

A major step forward for midwifery in Illinois!

05/19/2026

We know a lot of families are suddenly having to make unexpected changes to their birth plans and care, and that can feel really hard.

Our hearts are with everyone impacted, including the midwives and birth center teams who have poured so much into caring for their communities.

If you are needing support, have questions, or are looking for midwifery care and birth services, we are here and doing our best to help however we can. We serve families with locations near the city, the North Shore and surrounding suburbs, the northwest suburbs, and the South Side.

05/16/2026

Teaching a Doulas at Home Birth course alongside has become one of the most joyful highlights of my work. I’ve taught it quite a few times now, and somehow every group manages to be equal parts deeply thoughtful and absolute chaos once the scenarios begin.

The best learning always seems to happen when we stop talking theory and start putting words into action. Suddenly everyone is navigating imaginary contractions, looking for extra towels, calling in updates, and fully stepping into the role play with the whole team of peers to cheer them on. caught some hilarious and genuinely sweet still shots of the doulas and me mid scenario, and they perfectly capture the energy of the day.

I love spending time with birth workers who care this much about showing up for families, improving outcomes, changing the landscape of birth for the better and are willing to fully commit to strengthening their skills in the process.

05/14/2026

One of the unexpected perks of this work is getting a little glimpse into the worlds my clients love. Sometimes it’s books stacked on the nightstand, sometimes it’s music playing during a home visit, and sometimes it’s a tiny onesie in a Moses basket reminding me I’ve found my fellow nerds.

“Let the adventure begin” feels especially fitting for this little Hobbit on the way.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, and to all who hold motherhood in its many forms.

For those growing babies, birthing babies, feeding babies at 2 a.m., and for anyone healing, grieving, learning, longing, remembering, or loving with everything they have.

We know this day can hold joy, tenderness, ache, and complexity all at once.

Today we honor the strength, intuition, sacrifice, and tenderness that motherhood can ask of you every single day.

It is one of the greatest privileges of our work to walk beside families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, healing, and transformation.

Wishing a gentle and deeply loved Mother’s Day to all of you.

05/07/2026

Sometimes babies just need a little more time…

There’s a reason it’s called an estimated due date. Due dates are far less exact than many people realize, and interestingly, the way we calculate them is not entirely evidence based.

What if your baby just needs a little more time?

👉See you tonight at 7pm ET comment SUNDAY

05/05/2026

Today we honor the hands that steady, the voices that ground, and the presence that never wavers.
Midwives show up in the quiet hours and the loud ones. They hold space, protect physiologic birth, and walk alongside families with skill, intuition, and deep respect for autonomy.
This work is not soft. It is fierce, intentional, and rooted in trust.
On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate the care that centers you, your body, and your choices.