I am SO glad we got to come to the class. It was so amazing to feel heard and rethink what I originally wanted for my birth. It definitely brought me and my fiance closer together on this journey. Thank you so much for this beautiful class and answering all our questions.
What You'll Learn in 5 Weeks
This 5-week series includes 3 in-person sessions and 2 weeks of at-home learning to help you fit all of the important information and conversations into a busy schedule.
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In-person sessions help you build community with other expecting couples and allow for hands-on practice at our Brighton, MI center.
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Online resources allow you to access information whenever you want and review before and after birth as needed.
Week 1 (in-person)
Birth & Hypnobirthing Foundations
Learn how your body works in labor and discover simple hypnobirthing techniques to reduce fear and tension. You’ll leave this class feeling calmer, more confident, and ready to approach birth with trust instead of anxiety.
Week 2 (at-home, self-paced)
Birth Planning & Advocacy
Explore your options for labor—from movement and positions to medical interventions—so you can make informed choices when the time comes. This week gives you clarity and control as you prepare your birth preferences.
Week 3 (in-person)
Newborn Care Class
Get hands-on practice with swaddling, diapering, bathing, and soothing your baby. You’ll walk away with the confidence to handle those first days and nights at home with your newborn.
Week 4 (at-home, self-paced)
Breastfeeding Ready
Understand what to expect in the first 24–48 hours, how to establish a strong milk supply, and when to seek support. This week sets you up for breastfeeding success before your baby even arrives. You may also want to schedule a prenatal visit with a lactation consultant.
Week 5 (in-person)
Put It All Together & Celebrate
Bring everything together in a supportive group setting, ask your lingering questions, and celebrate your journey into parenthood. You’ll also get practical extras like a pump flange fitting, help with your birth plan, and time to connect with other couples.
Can we take the birth class or newborn care class separately?
You can!
We offer a 4-hour in-person intensive once/month for Empowered Birth as well as 2-hr private classes (in-person or virtual) typically scheduled on a weekday evening. You can also schedule a private Newborn Care Class. Email Emily to inquire about private classes at info@wholemamamichigan.com or call (810) 775-2789.