Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party

Our Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party is a joyful community gathering designed to support families as they move through pregnancy and early parenthood. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, you are welcome here!

Together, we'll share resources, build community, and make sure parents have access to the support they need to feel confident and cared for.

Throughout the afternoon, families will have access to...

• Free maternity, baby, and household care essentials
• Vital sign screenings with midwives
• Lactation support from specialists
• Sign-ups for free postpartum home visits with doulas
• A by-donation maternity photo booth
• Two short maternal wellness workshops
• Chair massage by donation
• A dedicated kids activity space
• A nursing station for feeding and rest
• Village-building activities to connect with other parents
• Live music by DJ Mo Mami
• Refreshments, beverages, and a seasonal mocktail menu

Community partners from across the South Side will also be present to share programs, services, and opportunities for ongoing support.

Parenthood is not meant to be navigated alone. This event is an invitation to celebrate pregnancy and postpartum traditions, connect with other parents and families, access trusted local resources, and learn more about maternal wellness and community-based care. We're especially excited to welcome families who are newly pregnant, newly postpartum, or connecting with the Chicago South Side Birth Center community for the first time.

Who is this event for?
This gathering is open to pregnant parents, newly postpartum parents, families with infants, partners and support people, and children attending with caregivers. If you plan to bring children, please let us know when you register so we can plan for child support accordlingly.

Supplies in our free store are limited, and registration helps us prepare enough support items for everyone attending. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of care, celebration, and community!

If you or your organization would like to make an in kind donation to this event, please reach out to Anyea Taylor, Director of Development, at give@chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org.

Help Support This Program
We believe that birth education, community wellness, and reproductive health resources should be accessible to everyone -- not limited by cost. If you're in a position to contribute, we invite you to make a donation when you register. Your support helps sustain this programming and expand access to culturally grounded, community-based care on Chicago's South Side.

Every contribution helps us continue building this vision together.