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Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Center for the Childbearing Year is a thriving community of childbearing families and professionals who serve them. We provide contemporary birth preparation, comprehensive breastfeeding support, DONA International birth and postpartum doula workshops, cutting-edge continuing education programs for professionals, MotherBaby support groups, and a lending library with community resources. Join us!
722 Brooks St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-663-1523
Community Spotlight:
A treasured spot for nursing and expectant mothers is to be found in The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. Barbara Robertson’s onsite studio for lactation consulting services and breastfeeding-related retail provides everything a breastfeeding mother may need. Barbara provides skilled support to enable moms to breastfeed joyfully and pain free. Her store offers breast pumps and nursing bras for women of all sizes, at competitive prices. Support groups, individualized back-to-work plans, breast milk donation depot, and more!
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Breastfeeding Support Skills
Our Professional Education in Breastfeeding & Lactation class, with Barbara Robertson, MA IBCLC, offers aspiring and seasoned professionals an opportunity to update their breast-feeding knowledge base and improve support skills. We encourage you to become an effective breastfeeding educator, advocate, and coach for new mothers.
Part I is offered on Saturday, July 11 and Part II is offered on Friday, July 17. Part I is a stand-alone class, but you must take Part I before taking Part II. Up to 8.0 Nursing Contact Hours are approved for these classes. Learn from a top professional in the field. Doulas, midwives, L&D nurses, MDs, LLL Leaders, and Childbirth Educators welcome!
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