WELCOME! Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Center for the Childbearing Year is a thriving community of childbearing families and professionals who serve them. We provide contemporary childbirth preparation, professional doula certification through DONA International, birth doula training and postpartum doula training, continuing education programs and contact hours for nurses, MotherBaby support groups, lending library, online resources, and a comprehensive Breastfeeding Center on site.
From Patty’s Blog...
On the Edge: Funding Source for Doula Programs
On the Edge–Hot Topics, Reviews & Cool Stuff
My regular Thursday blog features controversial topics, media reviews, and pretty much anything I think you will like.
Doula programs may be eligible for a $10,000 prize. The Amgen Foundation is sponsoring a global competition to address how patients’ voices can be elevated to improve health outcomes. Isn’t that what doulas do? Three top vote getters will win $10,000. Find out more about the Patients/Choices/Empowerment Competition by clicking here. Deadline is September 29.
Patty publishes a new post every week day. Watch for these topics:
- Community Spotlight (Mondays)
- Doula Business Advisor (Tuesdays)
- Birth & Parenting News (Wednesdays)
- On the Edge (Thursdays)
- Whole Family Recipes (Fridays)
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722 Brooks St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-663-1523
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The Doula Business Guide—Creating a Successful MotherBaby Business
By Patty Brennan
Coming in September … We’re in the home stretch! Stay tuned.
The Doula Business Guide is THE comprehensive, go-to manual for individuals and groups wanting to establish and grow a thriving doula service in any setting.
- Getting Paid for Work You Love
- Establishing and Funding a Doula Program
- Risk Management for Doulas and Doula Programs
- And More!
Fear—Conquering the Monster in the Room
A presentation by Patty Brennan at the upcoming
Lamaze/ICEA 50th Anniversary Mega Conference
September 30–October 3, Milwaukee, WI
Our culture of fear is reaping havoc on birthing mothers and babies. We will identify classroom and counseling strategies for overcoming fear with courage. Can we become agents for healing?
Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, offers comprehensive breastfeeding support services and products in her onsite store, The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. Check out her new website with loads of breastfeeding information.