At-A-Glance Schedule of Classes (2009)

Childbirth Preparation–Everything You Need to Know

  • January 20–March 3 (7 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • March 31–May 12 (7 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • June 16–July 28 (7 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • September 8–October 20 (7 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • November 3–December 15 (7 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)

Childbirth Prepartion–Focus on Labor & Birth (Condensed Series)

  • January 17 & 24 (2 Sat, 1–4:30pm)
  • March 15 & 22 (2 Sun, 1–4:30pm)
  • June 13 & 20 (2 Sat, 1–4:30pm)
  • August 2 & 9 (2 Sun, 1–4:30pm)
  • October 25 & November 1(2 Sun, 1–4:30pm)

Newborn Care 101

  • February 4 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)
  • March 19 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)
  • April 27 (Mon, 6:30–9pm)
  • June 11 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)
  • August 26 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)
  • October 12 (Mon, 6:30–9pm)
  • December 2 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)

Breastfeeding Basics–Tools for Success

  • January 31(Sat, 12:30–5pm)
  • March 17 & 24 (2 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • May 26 & June 2 (2 Tues, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • July 11 (Sat, 12:30–5pm)
  • August 29 (Sat, 12:30–5pm)
  • September 26 (Sat, 12:30–5pm)
  • October 19 & 26 (2 Mon, 6:30–8:45pm)
  • December 9 & 16 (2 Wed, 6:30–8:45pm)

Combining Work & Breastfeeding

  • February 2 (Monday, 6:30–9pm)
  • April 8 (Wednesday, 10am–12:30pm)
  • June 9 (Tuesday, 6:30–9pm)
  • August 24 (Monday, 6:30-9pm)
  • October 7 (Wednesday, 10am–12:30pm)
  • December 9 (Wednesday, 6:30–9pm)

Infant CPR & Safety

  • January 26 (Mon, 6:30–9pm)
  • March 12 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)
  • April 20 (Mon, 6:30–9pm)
  • June 18 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)
  • July 27 (Mon, 6:30–9pm)
  • September 10 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)
  • November 19 (Thurs, 6:30–9pm)

Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid

  • March 14 (Sat, 9am—2:30pm)
  • May 30 (Sat, 9am—2:30pm)
  • August 1 (Sat, 9am—2:30pm)
  • November 7 (Sat, 9am—2:30pm)

Vaccinations & Informed Choice

  • January 28 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)
  • May 27 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)
  • September 30 (Wed, 6:30–9pm)

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When Should I Register for Classes?

At what point in your pregnancy should you register for classes?

Plan ahead! You are encouraged to take Childbirth Preparation classes beginning anytime after your fourth to fifth month of pregnancy. Since the full series is seven weeks in length, you don’t want to back it up too close to your due date or you will run the risk of missing the last class or two if your baby comes early. As class sizes are limited, parents are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to register, though we will accommodate you if we possibly can.

The following classes can be taken prior to your baby’s birth or after the birth with the baby in tow:

  • Breastfeeding Basics — Tools for Success
  • Newborn Care 101
  • Combining Work & Breastfeeding
  • Infant CPR, First Aid, & Safety
  • Vaccinations & Informed Consent.

The Infant Massage class and all of our support groups are designed to be taken with your baby.

How to Register

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve your spot, send a minimum payment of $100 (or the full fee if tuition is less than $100). Balances are due on the first day of class. A limited number of more flexible payment plans or work/study opportunities are available upon request, but must be approved in advance. Once we receive your check, we will mail you a letter of confirmation providing directions and other information. Last-minute registrations may be accepted, space permitting.

Discount for Multiple Classes

Sign up for more than one of any of the childbirth and parenting classes and support groups and take a 5% discount off the price. In order to qualify for the discount, you must pay the full fee at the time of registration.

Make-Up Policy

We are not able to accommodate the many requests we receive to allow people to make up classes in a series for which they have schedule conflicts. Our classes are usually full and there simply is not the space to do this. If you have to miss a class, it is fine for you or your partner to come alone. If you both have to miss, the teacher can point you in the direction of reading and audio/visual materials that cover similar information. If you anticipate multiple conflicts, you may want to consider private classes which can be designed to meet your unique needs.

Refund Policy

A full refund, minus a $25 processing fee, will be provided upon request up until one week before any class begins. After that time, refunds will not be issued, though students may use their credit (minus $25) to enroll in a future class or support group. Once we are within 24 hours of a class beginning, no refunds or credits will be issued.

Payment by Check

When sending in payment, please include the following information:

  • your name and name of one person who will be attending the classes with you
  • address, phone number, and email address
  • due date
  • the class names and dates in which you are enrolling

Please make checks payable to:

Center for the Childbearing Year

Mail to:

Patty Brennan
Center for the Childbearing Year
722 Brooks St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Payment by Credit Card

We accept VISA and Mastercard over the phone. A $10 fee will be assessed for credit card refunds. This is in addition to the $25 cancellation processing fee detailed above.

Questions?

Call (734) 663-1523 or Email Patty.

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