Ann Arbor Childbirth, Family Planning, and Adoption

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Childbirth, Family Planning, and Adoption

American Birth in the 21st Century Forum

Meets monthly to discuss childbirth-related issues. Sponsored by New Moon Midwifery. info@newmoonmidwifery.com, www.newmoonmidwifery.com

424–0220

Catholic Social Services

Adoption program (ext. 417) offers support and classes for current and prospective adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees. Search and reunion services. Pregnancy counseling (ext. 321) helps women explore parenting, guardianship, or adoption. Teen Link, 1014 S. Main (761–1440), helps with emergency needs, parenting, and living skills for teens ages 13–17 who are pregnant or parenting. info@csswashtenaw.org, www.csswashtenaw.org U

4925 Packard [map]
971–9781

Center for the Childbearing Year

Education, resources, and services for pregnant women and their families. Professional training and certification for birth and postpartum doulas, and continuing education for professionals who work with families during the childbearing year. Classes for expectant parents include holistic childbirth, newborn and infant care, and breast-feeding. Matches volunteer doulas with low-income pregnant women. Drop-in center, lending library, referrals to midwives and doulas. www.center4cby.com V

722 Brooks [map]
Patty Brennan, 663–1523

Families for Children

An international adoption support and advocacy group serves families and those considering adoption in southeastern Michigan. Sponsors family events, workshops, play groups, and cultural activities. info@familiesforchildren.net, www.familiesforchildren.net

844–2130

Hands Across the Water

Specializes in international adoptions; also does domestic adoptions and pregnancy counseling. Educational services, adoptive parenting classes, support groups, and book discussion group. Nominal fees. info@hatw.org, www.hatw.org

2890 Carpenter, suite 600 [map]
477–0135

Jewish Family Services

Supports local chapter of Stars of David, a national network for Jewish adoption. info@jfsannarbor.org, www.jfsannarbor.org

2245 S. State [map]
769–0209

Judson Center

Foster parent training, adoptions, and counseling. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. jennifer_kiehl@judsoncenter.org, www.judsoncenter.org

4925 Packard, suite 200 [map]
528–1692

La Leche League

Local chapter of international group offers information and peer support to mothers about breast-feeding. Several monthly meetings open to pregnant women and mothers and their children. www.hvcn.org/info/LLL

332–9080, (800) 525–3243

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Association

Classes in childbirth and sibling preparation, infant care and CPR, breast-feeding, and prenatal yoga. Groups for postpartum mothers, toddler play, and miscarriage and newborn loss support. Mon.–Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. info@lamazeaa.org, www.lamazeaa.org V

2500 Packard, suite 101 [map]
973–1014

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Miscarriage and Newborn Loss Support Group (Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Association)

Lutheran Adoption Service (Lutheran Social Services of Michigan)

Places American children of all ages. Recruits foster parents and places children with them. www.lasadoption.org

2770 Carpenter, suite 200 [map]
971–1944

Michigan Association of Single Adoptive Parents

Information and support group for single adoptive parents in southeastern Michigan.

551 Second [map]
Jerri Ann Jenista, 668–0419

Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance

Gynecological exams; emergency contraception; birth control information and supplies; free pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal services, natural family planning; surgical and nonsurgical abortions; vasectomies; testing, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS; sexuality education for groups and individuals. Sliding-scale fees. contact@ppmchoice.com, www.plannedparenthood.org/mid-michigan V

3100 Professional (973–0710) & 2370 W. Stadium (929–9480) [map]

Pregnancy Counseling Center (Family Life Services of Washtenaw County)

Free on-site pregnancy testing, education resources, counseling, and support. New mom mentoring; postabortion therapy. V

2950 Packard, Ypsilanti [map]
434–3088

Pregnancy Help Center

Phone counseling and other help to find alternatives to abortion. Provides baby and maternity clothing and baby equipment Tues. 1–4 p.m., Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free pregnancy testing. V

3150 Packard [map]
975–4357 (volunteer returns calls)

RESOLVE of Michigan

Support and education for individuals and couples experiencing infertility. Adults-only peer-led support group meets second Fri. 7 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ellen Thompson Women’s Center, 5301 E. Huron River Dr., second floor, classroom 3. info@resolve.org, www.resolveofmichigan.org V

(248) 975–8866

U-M Nurse-Midwifery Service

Education and support for a natural, healthy birth. Certified nurse-midwives. pcrane@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/midwives

Mott Children's Hospital, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, room F4835-0264
763–2311

Washtenaw County Public Health

Programs include maternal and infant support services, 544–2984, and supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC), 544–6800. Free walk-in pregnancy testing. Wed. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. publichealth.ewashtenaw.org

555 Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
544–6700