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American Birth in the 21st Century ForumMeets monthly to discuss childbirth-related issues. Sponsored by New Moon Midwifery. info@newmoonmidwifery.com, www.newmoonmidwifery.com 4240220
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 (7611440), helps with emergency needs, parenting, and living skills for teens ages 1317 who are pregnant or parenting. info@csswashtenaw.org, www.csswashtenaw.org U
4925 Packard [map]
9719781
Center for the Childbearing YearEducation, 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 V722 Brooks [map]
Patty Brennan, 6631523
Families for ChildrenAn 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
8442130
Hands Across the WaterSpecializes 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.org2890 Carpenter, suite 600 [map]
4770135
Jewish Family ServicesSupports local chapter of Stars of David, a national network for Jewish adoption. info@jfsannarbor.org, www.jfsannarbor.org2245 S. State [map]
7690209
Judson CenterFoster parent training, adoptions, and counseling. Mon.Fri. 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. jennifer_kiehl@judsoncenter.org, www.judsoncenter.org4925 Packard, suite 200 [map]
5281692
La Leche LeagueLocal 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 3329080, (800) 5253243
Lamaze Childbirth Preparation AssociationClasses 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]
9731014 Related Topics:
Lutheran Adoption Service (Lutheran Social Services of Michigan)Places American children of all ages. Recruits foster parents and places children with them. www.lasadoption.org2770 Carpenter, suite 200 [map]
9711944
Michigan Association of Single Adoptive ParentsInformation and support group for single adoptive parents in southeastern Michigan.551 Second [map]
Jerri Ann Jenista, 6680419
Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan AllianceGynecological 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 (9730710) & 2370 W. Stadium (9299480) [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]
4343088
Pregnancy Help CenterPhone counseling and other help to find alternatives to abortion. Provides baby and maternity clothing and baby equipment Tues. 14 p.m., Thurs. 9:3011:30 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.1 p.m. Free pregnancy testing. V
3150 Packard [map]
9754357 (volunteer returns calls)
RESOLVE of MichiganSupport 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 Womens Center, 5301 E. Huron River Dr., second floor, classroom 3. info@resolve.org, www.resolveofmichigan.org V
(248) 9758866
U-M Nurse-Midwifery ServiceEducation and support for a natural, healthy birth. Certified nurse-midwives. pcrane@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/midwivesMott Children's Hospital, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, room F4835-0264 7632311
Washtenaw County Public HealthPrograms include maternal and infant support services, 5442984, and supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC), 5446800. Free walk-in pregnancy testing. Wed. 9 a.m.4 p.m. publichealth.ewashtenaw.org555 Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
5446700
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