The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor is now open for business!

Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am–2pm

Owned and operated by Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor is located within the Center for the Childbearing Year. Read more »

Make a Donation to Doulas Care

PayPal on this website is configured to accept donations to the Doulas Care non-profit organization only. Customers may not register for classes or purchase merchandise through PayPal. Thank you for your generous support!

Community Spotlight: Working with Survivor Moms

August 14th Fundraiser for the Doulas Care Program. This workshop, with authors Mickey Sperlich and Julia Seng, will provide an overview of post-traumatic stress, trauma, and evidence-based studies on the effects of sexual abuse on childbearing. Onsite sales of the presenters’ new book, Survivor Moms, will benefit the Doulas Care Program. Thursday, 7–9pm, 722 Brooks St., Ann Arbor. 2.0 Nursing CEs are approved.
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What’s new at CCY?

Expanded Library Collection!

The Business of Being Born DVD
It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth DVD
Joining the Family DVD
Relax DVD
Baby Talk DVD
Infant Massage: The Power of Touch DVD
Labor Support: A Comfort Guide DVD
Laugh and Learn About Newborn Baby Care DVD
Toolbox for New Dads DVD

Online survey of mothers’ sleep and fatigue. Read more »
Solace After Challenging Childbirth. Solace for Mothers has recently launched an online forum for mothers who have suffered from birth trauma. Read more »
Preterm births — most via c-section– on the rise in U.S. Read more »
More evidence that doula suport reduces the risk of cesarean delivery. Read more »
New VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) statistics. Read more »
Cesarean is independent risk factor for postpartum stroke. Read more »