Expectant parents will have the opportunity to learn more about and tour the University of Michigan Health-West Childbirth Center.
Please meet in the main lobby of the hospital where the tour guide will meet you and begin the tour.
Expectant parents will have the opportunity to learn more about and tour the University of Michigan Health-West Childbirth Center.
Please meet in the main lobby of the hospital where the tour guide will meet you and begin the tour.
Expectant parents will have the opportunity to learn more about and tour the University of Michigan Health-West Childbirth Center.
Please meet in the main lobby of the hospital where the tour guide will meet you and begin the tour.
We can help you feel more confident about having a positive birth experience. Childbirth classes help you build trust in your body’s ability to give birth. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss any concerns about labor and birth with the instructor and other expectant couples. Your partner will learn how to support you on the big day – and attending together will create a special bond.
This class is a 2-part series.
Learn about what matters most:
Am I in labor? What will it really be like?
Relaxation and breathing techniques
Comfort measure and pain relief options
Empowering partners to provide support
Cesarean birth basics
Early postpartum self-care
Our classes offer interactive learning, hands on practice with techniques and realistic videos.
* This class is $75 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class series. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Childbirth Class (S9442) or (V 221).
Join us for conversation, connection and movement. Heidi’s unique approach to prenatal yoga is specifically designed to prepare your mind, body and baby for labor and birth while still making your pregnancy as comfortable as possible. This class includes poses that bring balance and alignment to the pelvis while seamlessly weaving childbirth education and so much nurturing into each class. Registration is required.
Join us for conversation, connection and movement. Heidi’s unique approach to prenatal yoga is specifically designed to prepare your mind, body and baby for labor and birth while still making your pregnancy as comfortable as possible. This class includes poses that bring balance and alignment to the pelvis while seamlessly weaving childbirth education and so much nurturing into each class. Registration is required.
Join us for conversation, connection and movement. Heidi’s unique approach to prenatal yoga is specifically designed to prepare your mind, body and baby for labor and birth while still making your pregnancy as comfortable as possible. This class includes poses that bring balance and alignment to the pelvis while seamlessly weaving childbirth education and so much nurturing into each class. Registration is required.
This free tour includes an overview of select hospital features plus a detailed visit to the Childbirth Center and a look at the Intermediate Care Nursery. Tours take about 1 hour. Registration includes expectant mother and one additional person over the age of 10.
This free tour includes an overview of select hospital features plus a detailed visit to the Childbirth Center and a look at the Intermediate Care Nursery. Tours take about 1 hour. Registration includes expectant mother and one additional person over the age of 10.
Are you home with baby and need support with breastfeeding? Whether it is discomfort while nursing, low milk supply, sleepy babies or pumping to return to work, let us help you overcome common breastfeeding issues. You will gain confidence in breastfeeding through friendship and encouragement. This group is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). All moms and babies are welcome, regardless of birth location. NOTE: This group is for post partum moms but pregnant moms are always welcome to attend and learn about and experience breastfeeding first hand. This group will meet on the 2nd floor in the Mike and Beverly Faas Classroom.