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Double Blessings
First established in 1974, Double Blessings Mothers of Twins Club is a not-for-profit organization formed to support and assist parents of twins, triplets and more. We share information about the care and special issues concerning our children among educators, doctors, specialists and ourselves. Monthly meetings consist of social, educational, and business topics. Other special activities (mom and tot outings, moms night out, holiday parties...) are scheduled on a regular basis. If you are a parent of multiples or are expecting multiples we invite you to join us! Double Blessings serves many of Chicago's Western Suburbs including Wheaton, Winfield, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Lombard, Glendale Heights, Warrenville, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Roselle and Naperville. Please contact us at info@doubleblessingsmotc.com for futher information.
DuPage Doubles Mothers of Multiples Club
(630) 585-3745
DuPage Doubles Mothers of Multiples Club is a support group for mothers, or soon-to-be mothers, of twins, triplets, or more. Meetings are held in a n educational and social setting, in order to exchange information and ideas pertaining to the growth and development of multiples and providing support through fellowship. Each meeting includes lots of time for socializing and a snack, a special speaker or other presentation, and some club business. In addition, special event parties and two clothing and equipment sales a year are held. There is a $30 annual membership fee.
Edward Hospital - Marvelous Multiples
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-6363
Hours: 9 class series meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-9:30pm
This is a series designed for the family expecting twins or more. Tuesday evening topics include nutrition, prenatal care, potential risks of multiple pregnancy, strategies to cope with labor including relaxation and breathing, vaginal or Cesarean delivery and postpartum concerns. Thursday evening classes include breastfeeding your multiples, baby care for multiples, and a tour of the OB unit. Attendance during your second trimester in encouraged. Location: Education Center. Fee: $150/couple
Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Club, Inc.
IL
(630) 375-7465
An Illinois non-profit, educational, public service organization for mothers of twins and higher order multiple birth children. IOMOTC provides support, information, and networking services to parents of twins and higher order multiples through its member club affiliates.
Uhlich Children's Advantage Network - UCAN
830 West End Ct.
Suite 150
Vernon Hills, IL (847) 362-2111
Hours: (M-F) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Offers parenting & family education classes (also in Spanish), family habilitative services, high risk infant, TransParenting, clinical & counseling service, professional foster parenting, HomeWorks. Cost varies according to program.
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