Capital Area BirthNetwork a chapter of BirthNetwork National
It's Your Birth...Know Your Options
Capital Area Birth and Beyond: a resource for expectant parent
Please Note:
The Capital Area BirthNetwork is a chapter of Birth Network National. BirthNetwork National encourages you to seek providers who support your personal philosophies. BirthNetwork National does not endorse or recommend providers, but lists those providers who endorse the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI) and are paid BirthNetwork National members. BirthNetwork National does not guarantee the provider information contained in this guide and BirthNetwork National does not check the validity or accuracy of credentials including, but not limited to, certifications, licenses or training of any listed provider. There are variations in the philosophies and practices of providers listed. It is the responsibility of each consumer to verify the credentials of providers and BirthNetwork National encourages consumers to interview providers in order to find the care that is right for each individual and family.
Each consumer is responsible for thoroughly interviewing and checking references in selecting a service provider to meet their individual needs. BirthNetwork urges all parents to take responsibility for their birth experience by interviewing several providers, asking detailed questions, and obtaining references.
For a pdf of our guide click here: Birth and Beyond
WELCOME
BirthNetwork National is a national non-profit organization with local roots in Southeastern Michigan. The mission of BirthNetwork National is to promote the awareness and availability of evidence-based maternity care. BirthNetwork National is leading a grassroots movement based on the belief that birth can profoundly affect our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. BirthNetwork National advocates mother-friendly care as defined by the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI) through information, confidence, and support. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth.
This guide is a resource for anyone seeking maternity care providers that have endorsed the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services’ (CIMS) Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI). By doing so, each provider has stated her/his commitment to provide specialized care for mothers and babies. Mother-friendly care has been proven to be more affordable, healthier and safer than conventional care. You will find a copy of the MFCI in this guide.
The CIMS hand-out “Having a Baby? Ten Questions to Ask” is also included in this guide; this document is based on the MFCI and is a guide for you to use when interviewing providers. If you meet a provider who has never heard of BirthNetwork National or the MFCI, please give her/him a copy of this guide. You can make a positive change in the way women and babies are cared for by insisting on this kind of care.
BirthNetwork National encourages you to learn more about your options in pregnancy and birth. Obtain information and support at our free local chapter meetings. Visit BirthNetwork National’s website at www.birthnetwork.org for more information and resources.
BirthNetwork National encourages you to let your voice be heard. If you have a compliment or complaint about any provider, please let her/him know. Write a letter, make a phone call…caregivers need to know how they rate. If you have goodwill or a grievance, it’s important that you share it. For detailed information on how to file a compliment or complaint, visit BirthNetwork National’s website (www.birthnetwork.org/pdfs/provider_feedback.pdf ).
Above all, it is our desire to promote awareness of the benefits and availability of mother-friendly care. It is our hope that one day mother-friendly care will be the gold standard in all of our communities. Join us as we strive to inform and support those who want to know their options for a healthy pregnancy and birth. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, women can experience safe and satisfying childbirth.
It’s your birth. Know your options
Childbirth Educators
Jocelyn Bagley, AAHCC
Certified Bradley Method of Husband-Coached Childbirth
510 Meadowlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 899-6842
E betterbirths@comcast.net
Enjoy the experience of childbirth with healthy ways to manage pain. Learn nutrition, exercise and so much more!
Elizabeth and David Brown, AAHCC
Bradley Method® of Husband-Coached Childbirth
1099 East Grand River Road Ste B, Williamston, MI 48895
P (517) 648-7292
F (800) 686-8256
E embrown@knowledgeservices.net
www.bradleybirth.com?B559
We will help you experience the joy of a healthy pregnancy and natural childbirth and teach you non-medicated pain management techniques.
Julie Brown, CD (DONA), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Mother Birth Services
2133 Isaac Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 643-2050
E lansingdoula@yahoo.com
www.motherbirthdoula.com
Interactive and dynamic private and group instruction supporting the Lamaze philosophy. Classes will empower you to make informed choices for a positive birth experience.
Kip Kozlowski, CNM
Greenhouse Birth Center
1831 Newman Road, Okemos, MI 48864
P (517) 349-2620
F (517) 349-4961
E info@greenhousbirthcenter.com
www.greenhousebirthcenter.com
Lucinda Molzan
Impending Birth
13312 South State Road, Perry, MI 48872
P (517) 402-5694
F (866) 871-6371
E cinnemonn@mac.com
www.impendingbirth.com
Exciting hands on childbirth education inspired by the Lamaze philosophy. Gain the confidence to be an active and informed participant in your child’s birth.
Heather Paris
Mothers Circle
906 Cleo Street, Lansing, MI 48815
P (517) 702-0874
F (517) 349-4962
E motherscircle@gmail.com
www.motherscirclebirth.com
Mother’s Circle offers a six-week class series that focuses on natural birth. Additional topics are covered including postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
Chiropractors
Kristin Batdorf. D.C.
Backbone Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
1770 E Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 316-1277
www.backbonechiro.com
The aim of Backbone Chiropractic is to illuminate the path to better health through individualized chiropractic care.
Sara Neinas, DC
Total Health Chiropractic
252 S. Waverly, Lansing, MI 48917
P (517)321-8568
E SNeinas@gmail.com
www.totalhealth-fitness.com
At Total Health Chiropractic our goal is to help you have the healthiest pregnancy possible, through gentle adjustments, nutritional counseling, and excerises geared for you and your body.
Kylene Volz, DC
Volz Family Chiropractic
1995 N Cedar
Holt, MI 48842
P (517) 881-3326
E drkylenevolz@aol.com
www.volzchiro.com
Dr. Kylene Volz is a Chiropractor in Holt, Michigan that specializes in GENTLE and specific Family Wellness Chiropractic Care. Volz Family Chiropractic is committed to improving your quality of life by using the true principles of Chiroprac"TIC" care. Dr. Kylene Volz and her husband Ryan, a Registered Dietitian, opened the doors to their beautiful office in October of 2005.
Doulas, Birth
Jocelyn Bagley, AAHCC
510 Meadowlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 899-6842
E betterbirths@comcast.net
Birth Doula and labor support. Mom, Dad and children friendly!
Sara Fedewa
P 517-372-8780
E sarafedewa@gmail.com
Birth Doula including prenatal and post-natal visits, labor support in the setting of your choice, and breastfeeding support.
Lucinda Molzan
Impending Birth
13312 South State Road, Perry, MI 48872
P (517) 402-5694
www.impendingbirth.com
Prenatal information, prenatal visits, labor support in the setting of your choice, postpartum visits, breastfeeding assistance after the birth.
Mitzi Montague-Bauer
3426 Lucie Street, Lansing, MI 48911
P (517) 243-0165
F (517) 349-4961
E rexandmitzi@yahoo.com
27 years of experience providing labor, birth, and postpartum Doula services including fearless childbirth, writing a birth plan, birth photography, and breastfeeding support.
Doulas, Postpartum
Julie Brown, CD (DONA)
Mother Birth Services
2133 Isaac Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 643-2050
E lansingdoula@yahoo.com
www.motherbirthdoula.com
Providing postpartum support for new families in their homes. Mom and newborn care, breastfeeding support, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Infant Care/Natural Family Living
Lactation Consultants
Stephanie White
Z Bear Diapers
1795 S. Cedar Street, Suite G, Holt, MI 48842
P (517)699-0359
E inquiry@zbeardiapers.com
www.zbeardiapers.com
An eco-friendly cloth diapering, nursing support, colic relief and babywearing store. Located just south of Lansing. We are hear to make your journey in baby care eco-conscience and worry free!
Chris Singer
My Smart Hands of Lansing
P (517) 862-0118
E chrissinger@gmail.com
www.mysmarthands.wordpress.com
Research shows that preverbal infants can communicate through the use of sign language long before they can verbalize their needs. At My Smart Hands™, we offer classes and workshops that will give you the skills and knowledge you will need to communicate with your preverbal, hearing baby. Learn how signs taken from American Sign Language (ASL) can help you engage your child in two-way communication.
Cora Zink
Renaissance Early Childhood Center
2949 Sandhill Rd
Mason, MI 48854
P (517) 337-7322
E corazink@gmail.com
Renaissance Early Childhood Center is a preschool for children ages 3-5 focusing on learning through exploration and discovery. We feel that children learn best by doing, creating, experiencing, and imagining. Renaissance also offers Parent/Child together classes throughout the year for children ages 1-3 as well as a variety of summer camps for children through age 10. For more information call 337-7322 or send an email to coraizink@gmail.com.
Z Bear Diapers
1795 S. Cedar Street, Suite G, Holt, MI 48842
P (517)699-0359
E inquiry@zbeardiapers.com
www.zbeardiapers.com
An eco-friendly cloth diapering, nursing support, colic relief and babywearing store. Located just south of Lansing. We are hear to make your journey in baby care eco-conscience and worry free!
Chris Singer
My Smart Hands of Lansing
P (517) 862-0118
E chrissinger@gmail.com
www.mysmarthands.wordpress.com
Research shows that preverbal infants can communicate through the use of sign language long before they can verbalize their needs. At My Smart Hands™, we offer classes and workshops that will give you the skills and knowledge you will need to communicate with your preverbal, hearing baby. Learn how signs taken from American Sign Language (ASL) can help you engage your child in two-way communication.
Cora Zink
Renaissance Early Childhood Center
2949 Sandhill Rd
Mason, MI 48854
P (517) 337-7322
E corazink@gmail.com
Renaissance Early Childhood Center is a preschool for children ages 3-5 focusing on learning through exploration and discovery. We feel that children learn best by doing, creating, experiencing, and imagining. Renaissance also offers Parent/Child together classes throughout the year for children ages 1-3 as well as a variety of summer camps for children through age 10. For more information call 337-7322 or send an email to coraizink@gmail.com.
Lactation Consultants
Tina Brenner, RN, IBCLC
6137 Green Road, Haslett, MI 48840
P (517) 339-3038
Alt P (517) 282-4399
E jjbrenner@aol.com
I am an RN and a Lactation Consultant working in private practice making home visits to breastfeeding families postpartum. I also teach prenatal breastfeeding classes in groups or privately at home.
Massage Therapists
MaryAnn LetevneBackbone Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
1770 E Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 230-8193
F (517) 853-1903
E pinkluvbunni21@yahoo.com
MaryAnn caters to women of the childbearing year with deep and/or soothing massage while cradled in a prego comfort pillow in a relaxing environment.
Jodi Wiley
Massage Therapist
2133 University Park Drive, Suite 500
Okemos, MI, 48864
P (517)256-1259
E jodiwileymassage@yahoo.com
Massage is a wonderful way to prepare for labor as well as enjoy pregnancy more fully. Jodi specializes in pre- and post-natal massage, using side-lying and semi-reclining positions. You'll receive literature handouts on birthing that you won't find anywhere else. Check info and pics online at www.jodiwileymassage.com.
Midwives and Birth Centers
Kip Kozlowski, CNMGreenhouse Birth Center
1831 Newman Road, Okemos, MI 48864
P (517) 349-2620
F (517) 349-4961
E info@greenhousbirthcenter.com
www.greenhousebirthcenter.com
Kate Mazzara
Mazzara Midwifery
1020 South Hills Drive, Howell, MI 48843
P (810) 333-1325
www.mazzaramidwifery.com
Full scope midwifery services. VBAC waterbirth. Free consultation. All care provided in your home.
Stacia Proefrock, CPM
Trillium Birth Services
P 734 834 5392
E stacia@trilliumbirthservices.com
Serving Metro Detroit, Washtenaw County, and Lansing, we provide homebirth and doula services, waterbirth, fertility services, VBAC, and breastfeeding support. Some insurance accepted, sliding scale.
Obstetricians/Gynecologists
Liz Copeland
Alliance Obstetrics/Gynecologists
1560 Turf Lane
East Lansing, MI 48823
P (517) 484-3000
www.alliance-obgyn.com
Alliance
Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a full spectrum of health care for
women, offering complete obstetrical care. Serving patients from
adolescence through menopause and beyond, we take a partnership
approach to healthcare, working with our patients on the premise that
equal participation in the decision making process leads to optimal
health.
Amanda Shoemaker, MD | Jami Newman, MD | Lisa Ludwig, MD
Sparrow Medical Group
1200 E Michigan Ave, Suite 325
Lansing, MI 48912
P (517) 364-5160
http://www.sparrow.org/familyservices/SFMS_spb.asp
Yoga Instructors
Joanne Rowe
Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre
7187 Drumheller Road, Bath, MI 48808
P (517) 641-6201
F (517) 641-8336
E srmhcmichigan@cs.com
www.SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org
Yoga is fun--it relaxes and nurtures your whole being. With Prenatal Transformation Hatha Yoga you can joyfully maintain and strengthen your posture, and tone, prepare, and balance on all levels. For all ages and abilities with individual care from an experienced teacher. Weekly or private classes available, postnatal too.
