How to Register for Classes

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 may be available upon request, but must be approved in advance. Email Patty to inquire about this possibility. Once we receive payment, 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 online for two or more classes for expectant parents at the same time and you will receive an automatic 5% off of your total. You must register and pay in full for classes at the same time in order to receive the discount.

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.

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, plus 3% on the total for credit card payments, will be provided upon request up until one week before a class begins. After that time, refunds will not be issued, though students may transfer their registration to another class or support group. Once we are within 24 hours of a class beginning, no refunds or credit transfers will be permitted.

Register Online Now

You can use our secure online payment system to register and pay in full for classes with a credit or debit card.

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 as well as online. Call 734-663-1523.

Questions?

Call (734) 663-1523 or Email Patty.

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