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Birthing Classes

HypnoBirthing

The HypnoBirthing childbirth method is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for creating a satisfying, calm, and comfortable birthing experience. When a woman is properly prepared for birth, when mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner it does with all other creatures. HypnoBirthing is a childbirth education series taught in 5~2 1/2 hour sessions.

Nurturing Steps

Nurturing Steps offers Childbirth Classes with a focus on the natural process of labor and birth. This class offers many tools to enhance your natural ability to cope with labor. This three week series meets from 6:15-9 PM in Interlochen on Mondays (231) 534-5297

Small Talk & More

Preparing for a positive hospital birth experience, using the midwifery model of care.

Breastfeeding Information & Support

La Leche League

Breastfeeding support, resources and information. Meetings at Munson Hospital and Faith Reformed Church. Contact information available on their website.

Small Talk... Baby Talk!

Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Support, for New and Expectant Parents in Northern Michigan.

Childcare

Bright Beginnings Pre-School & Childcare Center

4100 Barnes Rd. TC (231) 995-9444

Doulas

Joyful Birth Doula Services

Postpartum doula support offering emotional and physical assistance to the mother and family as they adjust to life with their tiny new addition. This support comes in various ways such as: providing resources of information, light house keeping, meal planning, baby care and general emotional support.

Financial and Medical Support

W.I.C.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a special food and nutrition program that promotes good health and nutrition for pregnant & postpartum women, infants and children under 5 years of age that meet specific income requirements.

Fitness

Equilibrium Fitness Studio

Mom/Baby Fitness classes on Union St. downtown TC.

Pure Pilates

Pre-natal and post-natal pilates. Located downtown Traverse City on Cass Street above the Omelette Shop.

Midwives

Dance of Life Midwifery, Kathi Mulder

Homebirth midwife. (231)929-3563

Jan McAllister

Grand Traverse Women's Clinic 1200 Sixth Street Suite 400 Traverse City, MI (231) 392-0650

Peg Dunn, CNM

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 810 Cottageview Dr, Suite 102 Traverse City MI 49686 (231)941-5568

OB/GYN

Grand Traverse Women's Clinic

1200 Sixth Street Suite 400 Traverse City, MI (231)392-0650

Northwood OBGYN

3960 West Royal Drive Traverse City MI (231)947-0404

Parenting Classes

MSU Extension

Parenting workshops and classes. 520 West Front Street Traverse City MI (231)922-4824

Photography

DRE Photography

Studio located in Elk Rapids. Offering pregnancy, newborn and family portraits.

Photography by Jenika

An affordable, photo-journalistic approach to portrait and event photography. Pregnancy portraits in the Traverse City studio or outdoors.

Photography by Scarlett

Pregnancy, newborn and family portraits in the Traverse City and surrounding area.

Play Groups

Families in Touch

Wed. 10:30am-12:00pm for crawlers to walkers and 1:00 pm-2:30 pm newborns to crawlers, location MCHC classroom D, 231-922-4843

The Cherry Blossom Mommunity

Mothers of the Grand Traverse Region Unite: Women Supporting Women, Child & Family Resources, Playgroups, Mom's Time Out, Family Events

The Mom's Club

Playgroups, networking, support from local moms.

Way To Grow

Way to Grow is a school-based program for all families with children between birth and five years of age in Grand Traverse County. Recognizing that school readiness begins at birth, Way to Grow offers a variety of resources to families cost free, including home visits, playgroups, parenting information, early childhood experiences, preschool information, and developmental screenings. TCAPS' Early Childhood Hotline at (231) 933-1712

Prenatal Massage

Living Light Massage

134 W. State St Traverse City MI 49684 (231)995-9697

Nurturing Steps

Jody Olsen, RN, CMMT, Massage Therapist serving Interlochen and Traverse City

Shopping

Children's Orchard

Resale infant, toddler and children's clothing as well as baby gear and toys. Logan's Landing 2020 S. Airport Rd. West (231) 929-1700

Green Island

Earth friendly goods for the home, bath, infants and children. 116 S. Union St. (866) 933-8465

Hazelnut Kids - Natural Toys

Shop online or at 807 Airport Access Rd., Unit 100 Traverse City, MI, 49686

Oryana

Natural, organic baby items and food.

Sweet Pea

Hip children's boutique. Clothing, strollers, toys, table wear, etc. 205 E Front St (231)922-1600

Support Groups

Attachment Parenting International of Traverse City

API promotes parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. For life. So they can take those bonds with them into their adult lives and share them with their children. And their children can do the same. A life cycle of compassion and connection.

Bayside Babywearers

Bayside Babywearers is a local group committed to educating the public and other parents about the benefits of babywearing.

Travel Rentals

Go Baby Go Rentals

Providing everything from cribs, strollers, car seats to safety products and anything else you may need to make you and your children's trip more enjoyable.