For Expectant & New Parents
We offer a comprehensive selection of classes and resources designed to help you have the best possible birth experience and ease you through the early weeks and months of caring for your baby. Learn more about the values that inform our programs.
Newborn Yuna and mom: “Ayase likely couldn’t have had a natural birth without the great birthing class we took at the Center. My wife is enjoying the breastfeeding resources that the center offers as well … thanks for everything!”–Paul Saxman
Classes for Expectant Parents
- A comprehensive selection of online classes are under development!
- Childbirth Preparation–Everything You Need to Know
- Childbirth Preparation–Condensed Series
- One-Day Holistic Birth Preparation Retreat
- Navigating the Medical Setting — What Parents Need to Know about Epidurals, Cesareans, Birth Plans, and Informed Consent (ONLINE program)
- Private Childbirth Classes/Consultations
- Breastfeeding Basics–Tools for Success
- Caring for Your Newborn (also available as an online program)
Sign up online for more than one program and you will receive an automatic 5% discount off your total investment.
MotherBaby Support Groups
- Mothering Arts
- La Leche League Monthly Meetings
- The Breastfeeding Cafe
- Breastfeeding Multiples MotherBaby Group
- Working & Breastfeeding MotherBaby Group
FREE Drop-In Groups — no registration required!
Lending Library & Resources
- Lending library of books and DVDs
- Community resources, brochures, and business cards of folks providing services to childbearing families; bulletin board for events postings
- Online Directory and Links to service providers and resources
- Online resources that promote informed decision making, including how to hire a doula or midwife
Products for Sale
- Pregnancy Tea organic herbs
- Postpartum Herbal Baths
- Vaccines & Informed Choice, by Patty Brennan (2009)
- Whole Family Recipes: For the Childbearing Year & Beyond, by Patty Brennan (cookbook, 2007)
- Guide to Homeopathic Remedies for the Birth Bag, by Patty Brennan (4th Edition, 2005)
- Nursing bras, Medela breast pumps and products, and more are available through the adjacent Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
