Welcome to the Mother Trees Resource List! This is a crowd-sourced list, and we are grateful for those who have highlighted individuals, non-profits, and businesses that support local parents. Please note that Mother Trees is not liable for the services or experiences you may have with the providers listed. If you have positive or negative feedback with any of the resources we’ve listed below, know of someone stellar we should add, or have a category you'd like to see included, we would love to hear from you.
Grosse Pointe Public Library hosts baby time and baby storytimes
Early Childhood Music at MSU Community Music School in Detroit (Birth to 18 months)
Eastside Kids - Local resource for parents and caregivers to find activities for their littles on Metro Detroit’s Eastside (search “baby” on the calendar page for baby-focused events)
Music Together at Grosse Pointe Music Academy (Birth to five years old)
Music Together at Motor City Music Together (Birth to five years old)
Preschool Playtime at the War Memorial (Offers a 2+ and an under two class)
Birthing Basics Express at St. John Hospital Detroit* - Birthing basics and tour of St. John hospital.
Corewell Health East (CHE) offers Birthing and Breastfeeding classes. and Baby Care, Infant CPR and Car seat safety classes. All classes are held virtually, live via TEAMS.
The Down & Dirty Childbirth Class with Live Light Detroit - Offers in-home and in-person group options.
Henry Ford Health Birth Basics eClass* - Self-paced interactive course covers the essential information about labor, delivery and more.
Honey. For Birth - By Honey. For Moms.
Labor Nurse Mama virtual labor and postpartum support (membership) and birth classes.
Mommy Labor Nurse online birth courses, trimester guides, bundles, etc.
Badassmotherbirther online birth courses and resources.
DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital at 3990 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201.
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital at 6071 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235.
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital at 468 Cadieux Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital Family Birth Center at 44201 Dequindre Road , Troy, MI 48085.
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital Birth Center at 18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road , Royal Oak, MI 48073
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Karmanos Natural Birth Center at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road , Royal Oak, MI 48073.
Henry Ford St. John Hospital (formerly Ascension) at 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236.
Henry Ford Hospital Detroit at 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48202.
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital at 15855 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038.
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital (and Alternative Birthing Center at 16001 W Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075.
University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital at 1540 E. Hospital Drive, Floor 9, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Classes
Breastfeeding Classes - In Person with Live Virtual Access at Henry Ford Medical Center - Intended for patients giving birth at Henry Ford Medical Center.
Henry Ford Health Breastfeeding Class Online - Detroit - Online interactive breastfeeding class provides women and their partners with information and skills about maternity best care practices and the benefits and management of breastfeeding, taught by an IBCLC. Intended for patients giving birth at Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit.
Breastfeeding Basics at St. John Detroit - A one-time onsite breastfeeding class taught by a lactation consultant for expectant parents and their support person.
Lowdown on Lactation Workshop with Live Light Detroit - A private, two hour workshop available virtually or in your home.
Donor Milk / Milk Banks / Community Milk Sharing
Support
Henry Ford Health Breastfeeding Cafe Support Group (Virtual) - Free virtual breastfeeding support group that meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 1p-2p.
La Leche League International (Shelby Township is the closest LLL chapter)
Prenatal and Postnatal Lactation Support from Michigan Family Doulas - Offers virtual prenatal visit, home visits and follow ups, and back to work consultations.
SE Michigan IBCLCs of Color - Breastfeeding classes and community groups, focusing on BIPOC families.
St. John Hospital (on Moross) Breastfeeding Outpatient Clinic
St. John Hospital (on Moross) Mother Nurture virtual breastfeeding support group
Virtual/Online Support and Resources
The Breastfeeding Mentor - Breastfeeding & weaning guides and blogs/social media content for breastfeeding.
One with the Pump - Resources, courses, and guides for pumping.
Be My Breastfriend - Resources, courses, and guides for breastfeeding and exclusively pumping.
First Step - Non-profit agency providing comprehensive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Lakeshore Legal Aid - Not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Turning Point Macomb - Services to Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking
YWCA Interim House - Domestic Violence emergency shelter in Detroit
Detroit Doulas - Birth & Postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation
Detroit Dreams - Birth & postpartum doula services, sleep services, lactation support
Kate York - Full spectrum doula, placenta encapsulation, and Certified Lactation Counselor
Live Light Birth & Family - Prenatal support, classes, birth and postpartum doula services
Margaret Rodeghier - Postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation & lactation consultant
Partum Health - Full spectrum doulas and lactation support
SE Michigan Premier Doulas - Full spectrum doulas, postpartum support, placenta encapsulation, meal services
Solside Perinatal - Full spectrum doula, Birth Prep + Education, Mindful Perinatal Yoga, Newborn Care Support
SisterFriend Detroit’s great list of local formula resources
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program - WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, breastfeeding education & support and health & wellness resources at no cost to you.
Feeding Littles - Blog, resources, and menus/cookbooks for introducing babies to solids and to support toddlers and young kids in healthy eating habits.
Solid Starts - App, courses, menus, and a book to help introduce babies to solids. Their app has great visuals for how to serve almost every food in a way that’s safe and age-appropriate.
101 before one - App, book, and resources for introducing solids via family meals.
Kids Eat in Color - Blog, videos, resources, and recipes to support parents (especially with picky eaters) in providing healthy, nutritious meals.
Real Little Meals - Kid-friendly recipe blog.
Yummy Toddler Food - Another great, kid-friendly recipe blog.
EarlyOn - “Michigan's system for helping families of infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who have developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities. Early On supports and partners with families to promote the development of their infants and toddlers in developmental areas, such as: physical (reaching, rolling, crawling, and walking), cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems), communication (talking, listening, understanding, gesturing), social-emotional (feeling secure, able to calm, playing with others), self-help (eating, dressing).”
The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods - A local non-profit that partners with local schools, organizations, and professionals to offer programs and resources on a wide range of topics important to families today. Their website has a wealth of information and resources.
MiSide - Non-profit organization connecting people services supporting families with young children (pregnancy through age 5).
Local Facebook Pages for Parents - useful in finding childcare, clothing, toys, gear, recommendations, etc.
Prenatal Massage at Breckels Massage Therapy (https://breckelsmassagetherapy.com/)
Prenatal Massage at Sirona Wellness Spa
Prenatal Massage at Meta Physica Wellness
Postpartum and Meal Planning Packages from Michigan Family Doulas
Restorative Roots - Organic postpartum meal delivery service.
SE Michigan Premier Doulas - For families in all stages of life
Hotlines
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (free, confidential, 24/7) - 1-833-TLC-MAMA
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988
Postpartum Support International - Hotline: 1-800-944-4773
Therapy
Dr. Miriam Engstrom at Evolve Therapy Network
Early Wellness Group - Mental health therapy & medication management for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Honey for Moms - Mental health, infant feeding support, groups, classes, and special events. Located in Ferndale, MI.
Tonya K. Wells, LLMSW at Intersectional Insight
Grief & Loss
HenryFord Sandcastles - Grief support program for children and families
Michigan Maternal, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Support Resources
Amy Lechtenberg - 248-410-6497
Eastside Gynecology & Obstetrics (has multiple midwives on staff)
Goldie Parker
Women First OBGYN Center (has multiple midwives on staff)
Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital (has multiple midwives on staff)
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga at Full Lotus Yoga - Grosse Pointe & Detroit locations.
Prenatal Yoga at Honey. for Moms
Fourth Tri Sanctuary - An in-person space for mama and baby to spend time bonding 0-12 months. From showers to lactation experts, you can get your questions answered and needs met in one space.
Get At Me Dad - support groups, coaching, and culturally relevant resources to build “a future where the narrative of fatherhood, especially in Black and Brown communities, is respected by all.”
Honey for Dads support group at Honey. For Moms in Ferndale, MI.
Lullabies & Love Languages: 1 Day Workshop for Expecting Parents with Early Wellness Group
Mothers without Mothers support group at Honey. For Moms in Ferndale, MI.
Nature’s Playhouse in Ferndale hosts a large amount of support groups including a Mother’s Support group, Black and Brown Mama Healing Circle, Single Parent Support Circle, Fatherhood Support Group, Queer and Trans Family Meet-Up, and a Kids With Support Needs Meet Up.
Newborn Group at Honey. For Moms in Ferndale, MI.
New Parent Prep Course at Corewell Health
Postpartum Support International - Online support groups for parents (in many different categories and with many different experiences)
Parent Connection Group at Corewell Health
The Wonder Weeks - a website and app that covers developmental milestones through “leaps” that happen during certain weeks as baby grows.
Behavioral
Big Little Feelings - Blog, courses, play kits, and social media content from parenting coach and marriage and family therapists for parenting, potty training, and toddlerhood.
Miscellaneous
Parenting Translator - provides information on scientific research relating to kids and parenting via free, downloadable PDFs and an Instagram account (@parentingtranslator)
The Reprogrammed Parent - Somatic, Nervous System, and Inner Child Healing for parents
Play
Busy Toddler - online resource for baby & children’s activities.
Mother Could - online resource for baby & children’s activities.
Safety
Car Seat Installation Station at Nature’s Playhouse
Care Necessities - Infant CPR/First-Aid/AED Class at Honey. For Moms in Ferndale, MI.
Safe in the Seat - Car seat guides, tutorials, courses, and social media content for car safety.
Safe Kids Metro Detroit - Carseat checks and educational workshops
Sleep
Hey Sleepy Baby - Courses, consultations, blog, social media and podcast to support parents with baby/toddler/kid sleep without sleep training.
Speech / Language
EarlyOn - Can provide a consultation for free speech therapy (and lots of other) services through your local school district
Speech with Sara - Speech services in downtown Grosse Pointe
Steele Speech - Speech Therapy for Kids in Metro Detroit, MI
Raising Little Talkers - Blog, courses, social media content from a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Play Talk Love - Blog, courses, social media content from a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Pediatric Emergency Rooms
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Emergency Room at 3901 Beaubien Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201
Corewell Health Pediatric Emergency Centers at William Beaumont University Hospital and Beaumont Troy Hospital
Henry Ford St. John Hospital at 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236.
Primary Care Pediatricians
Virtual
Blueberry Pediatrics - 24/7 Virtual Care
Dr. Kelly DeLind at Form Physical Therapy
Pregnancy pals through Corewell Health (typically recommended for those who are in their 3rd trimester)
SisterFriends Detroit - Connects caring and compassionate volunteer mentors to women who are pregnant or recently had a baby to gain access to services and resources while creating a circle of caring around Detroit Families.
The Birth Hour podcast features mothers telling their birth stories (featuring all kinds of births - hospital, home, C-sections, etc.)
Karrie Locher is an L&D Nurse and lactation consultant who has a ton of resources for pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and motherhood in general (karingforpostpartum.com).
The Arc of Grosse Pointe / Harper Woods - Membership organization that provides information, referral, support, and advocacy services to people with disabilities and their families to ensure they are obtaining, appropriate services in the area of education, housing, employment, family support, prevention and health care, case management, and recreation.
Autism in the D - lists of local ASD resources, Facebook group, and hosts family meet ups.
Carlyle Center - In-Home, Community & Center-Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for ages 2-21. Based in Grosse Pointe, services Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties.
Flourishing Lives - Pediatric & Adult Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Ayres Sensory Integration, Co-regulation, and more in St. Clair Shores.
Full Circle Foundation - 501 (c)(3) charitable organization working in conjunction with the Grosse Pointe Public School System to provide opportunities for increased independence for individuals with special needs.
GBC Autism Services - ABA, Speech, and Occupational Therapy in Grosse Pointe.
Judson Center - Provide[s] expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental, behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being and maximum potential.
Kids on the Go - Provides children with special needs (ages 3-17) with physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapies, both over the summer months and during the school year.