If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably realized there’s a whole lot more to this journey than what your OB covers in those 15-minute appointments. Questions come up. New worries appear. You might feel like you need more than one provider—but don’t even know where to start.

Partum Health was built for exactly that. It’s a multi-specialty team offering complete pregnancy support in Chicago, designed to fill the gaps between appointments and truly walk with you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

So what is Partum Health?

I sat down with Giovanna (birth and postpartum doula, educator, and team lead at Partum Health) and got some awesome information from her explained in our interview:

“Partum Health is a multi-specialty clinical care practice. It’s everything outside of your OB or midwife’s office.”

Their team includes:

• Birth and postpartum doulas
• Pelvic floor therapists
• Perinatal mental health therapists
• Lactation consultants
• Nutritionists and dietitians

All of these providers specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum families — so you’re not just getting generalized care. You’re getting care that’s built around your specific needs at every stage.

Not just support, coordinated support

What sets Partum Health apart from other forms of pregnancy support is how connected everything is.

“Most of our clinicians and doulas are independent contractors—they might have their own private practice—but being part of a team means there’s continuity of care,” Giovanna shared.

If you’re working with a lactation consultant and a postpartum doula, they’re not guessing at what the other one’s doing. They’re sharing care notes. Communicating. Adjusting as your needs evolve.

And if a need comes up suddenly—like postpartum pelvic pain or a feeding issue—they can often get you in to see a specialist within a week.

No waiting three months for a referral. No bouncing between practices. Just coordinated, compassionate care that moves when you need it to.

Who Can Benefit from Pregnancy support in Chicago?

“We support any birth center or hospital births. The great majority of our families are planning hospital-based births,” Giovanna said.

This isn’t a “crunchy-only” model. Whether you’re having an epidural, a planned induction, or a C-section, their team is there to support you—without judgment.

They’ve worked with:

• Single parents by choice
• Families who’ve experienced stillbirth
• First-time parents
• Parents of multiples
• Folks recovering from traumatic births

“We’re here to be your unbiased, evidence-based, go-to person. That continuity of care is what the research shows makes a difference in outcomes.”

How It Works + Insurance

One of the most common questions people have is: how do I pay for this?

“All of our clinicians are covered by traditional private insurance, and Medicaid now covers both lactation and doula support,” Giovanna explained.

They also accept HSA/FSA and can work with employer benefits for reimbursement. No referral is required to reach out. You can just book a free discovery call and talk through what kind of care might make sense for you.

Bottom line

Pregnancy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your care shouldn’t be either.

If you’re looking for personalized, full-spectrum pregnancy support in Chicago, Partum Health is worth looking into. Whether you just need help for a few nights postpartum or you’re interested in ongoing support throughout your pregnancy, they’ll meet you where you are—with the right people, all in one place.

🍼 Learn more or book a discovery call at Partum Health

If you’re lining up your Chicago support team… don’t forget your photographer. REL Portraits offers maternity and newborn sessions for Chicago families who want more than just pretty pictures – and if you’re not sure when to schedule your maternity session, I wrote a whole guide on timing right here.

Let’s make this season unforgettable. Inquire today!“