Let Birth Detroit Care for you through your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
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Classes
Child Birth Education Class
Come and prepare yourself for the journey from the third trimester through the early days of parenting! This class is designed to provide hands-on learning, lecture-based knowledge sharing, and a village of support for expectant parents through pregnancy and beyond! Partners and Support persons are encouraged and welcomed.
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Topics Covered
This class will teach the importance of nutrition and stress management during pregnancy, the stages of labor, comfort techniques for labor, postpartum and newborn care, and much more! Handouts and access to birth professionals are included with this 6-week course.
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Registration is NOW OPEN for Child Birth Education classes!
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Thursday Hybrid Class January 23-February 27 2025
Saturday Hybrid Class March 8- April 12 2025
Thursday Hybrid Class June 5-July 10 2025
Saturday IN PERSON Class September 20-October 25 2025
Thursday Hybrid Class October 16- November 20 2025
Saturday IN PERSON Class November 1- December 6 2025
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Class Capacity: 10-12 participants (6 total couples)
Registration Required
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Class Length
120 minutes (Session includes didactic, dialogue, and
activity-based learning.) The Series consists of six
120-minute sessions over six weeks.
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Course Instructors​
Elon Geffrard
Doula and Childbirth
Educator CLC, ICCE, CD(DONA)
Alexis Grantham CD(DONA), LLMSW
Liz Harvin
Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Hypnobirthing Educator
Shardae Herriford
Full Spectrum Doula
CBE, LCE
Erika Millender
Birth and Postpartum Doula, LCCE
SEMI Breastfeeding Education Class:
​This class will teach the basics, essentials and answer all your questions about the basics and intricacies of human lactation from start to finish! Join this community of learners if you want to learn more about how breastfeeding works, how to support its success and how to troubleshoot your concerns! Led by experienced lactation professionals; you will be able to add these important learnings to your parenting or birthworking toolbox! This class is FREE to attend.
Tuesday 12pm classes:
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Thursday 7pm classes:
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Mamas in Motion Fitness Group:
These 6-week workshop series are designed to empower expectant and new parents through movement, education, and community. This collaboration between The Village Personal Training & Wellness, Birth Detroit, and Pelvic Noire offers a holistic approach to navigating the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy and the early months of postpartum better known as the 4th trimester.
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If you're looking to build strength, improve mobility, and prepare for a smoother postpartum recovery while connecting with others on the same journey, this series is FOR YOU!
What You’ll Gain
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Weekly Workshops tailored to each stage of pregnancy and postpartum, led by experts in prenatal and postnatal fitness.
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Fitness Consultations to address your unique needs and goals.
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Pelvic Floor Health Sessions from specialists at Pelvic Noire.
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A Postpartum Mental Health Workshop led by The Sisters Couch, offering tools for emotional resilience.
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Nutritional Guidance led by an expert maternal health nutritionist
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The opportunity to bond with a supportive community and much more!
Capacity is limited, and registration is required. Please register with the intention of journeying through the entire series you select!
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Mamas in Motion 2nd Trimester Group Saturdays May 10th-June 7th (9:30-10:30)
Mamas in Motion 3rd Trimester Group Saturdays May 10th-June 7th (10:45-11:45)​​
Mamas in Motion 4th Trimester Group Mondays May 12th-June 2nd (5:30p-6:30p)
Get At Me Dad hosts
Out of the Cave: A Fatherhood Support Group
This FREE virtual and in-person support group is facilitated and designed to build community and connection for fathers. This judgment-free zone equips any father who wants to feel heard, affirmed, and celebrated. If you're expecting your first baby or celebrating your college grad, this group is dedicated to you.
These monthly group chop sessions with a therapist are designed to support fathers with tips and coping tools as they navigate parenting, relationships, and more while maintaining a healthy mental space. We are to help men and fathers come out of the mind cave we sometimes find ourselves in.
Sessions are free to attend. Register here
Learn more about Get At Me Dad
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