Welcome!


We are so glad you're here. 

This is a private space created by the Family First Team exclusively for YOU. 

We hope you find lots of helpful ideas and information here. Please take a look around, search through the pages and tabs to see all our top recommendations and resources. 

We love to hear from you if you have more questions, need clarification, or have ideas for other resources we could add to this site.

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Welcome to the Adventure!

Tara's birth prep guidebook is available for purchase here.

Family First Birth Services Collective

Team Care Model

An overview of what's included in your doula service package and how to reach us

Let's get started!

Before you explore our site and dig into all our great lists of resources, let's start with what matters most. 

You're already way ahead of the game because you have a doula team behind you. We care deeply about your family and your birth experience, and we're here to guide you through. But we cannot overemphasize how important it is that you also have a medical provider that you trust, and who fully supports your vision for your birth. This will make the journey and the outcome so much better for everyone involved. So please start with #1.

1

Build your best team

Your medical provider, the place they deliver, and even their office staff, all set the stage for the options you'll have for your birth. It's never too late to switch if you don't feel heard & respected.

Listen for tips on why and how to choose the right provider.

2

Know what to expect

We highly recommend taking a comprehensive childbirth course taught outside a hospital setting. Learning to understand and trust the birth process will go a long way to helping you reduce anxiety

Please see our updated list of recommended birth classes.

3

Prepare mind + body

We have a lot of tips to prepare you for birth. But whatever you choose to do should feel more like a treat than a training regimen! We prescribe positive birth stories & guided meditation. Start here:

The Birth Hour Podcast & 

The Gentle Birth App

Birth Prep Express

We are delighted to offer this intensive, 2-hour in-person mini class to our Family First clients. Great for first-time parents, and really helpful as a refresher for experienced parents too.

We'll cover the essentials for preparing for a positive birth:

We can't wait to see you there!

Tara & Nicki

800 Roosevelt Rd. #220, Glen Ellyn IL 60137