Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Resources for Northern Michigan Families
Finding the right support during pregnancy, birth, and beyond can take some digging. There are a lot of options out there, and it isn’t always easy to know where to start.
I created the Rooted Way Resource Hub to bring some of those options together in one place. Here you’ll find local pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting resources for families in Traverse City and throughout Northern Michigan, along with online resources, trusted organizations, and information I regularly share with the families I support.
Looking for a pelvic floor therapist? A prenatal chiropractor or massage therapist? Childbirth education, lactation support, mental health resources, babywearing help, or just good information you can trust? My goal is to make it easier to find both the support available in our community and helpful resources you can access from home.
Some of the people listed here are local providers I know and trust. Others are community programs, online resources, or organizations that may be helpful depending on what you need. And because our village is always growing, I’ll continue adding to this hub as I find more resources worth sharing.
You don’t have to know exactly what kind of support you need yet. Sometimes you just need a good place to start.
Pregnancy & Wellness
Pregnancy can bring a whole lot of changes, and sometimes a few aches and questions along with them. Explore resources for prenatal massage, pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic care, movement, nutrition, and other ways to support your body during pregnancy.
Birth & Childbirth Education
There is a lot to learn (and a lot of opinions to sort through) when you’re preparing for birth. Find childbirth education, birth planning tools, evidence-based information, comfort and coping resources, and other support to help you understand your options.
Feeding & Lactation
However you feed your baby, having good information and the right support can make a difference. Find local lactation support, feeding resources, pumping information, milk donation resources, and other tools for feeding your baby.
Postpartum Support & Recovery
The support shouldn’t disappear once the baby is here. Explore postpartum doula support, physical recovery resources, pelvic floor therapy, newborn support, and other resources for those early weeks and months beyond birth.
Mental Health & Emotional Support
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and the transition into parenthood can bring up a lot. Find local and online mental health resources, therapists, support groups, grief support, and places to turn when you need some extra support.
Baby & Parenting
The support shouldn’t disappear once the baby is here. Explore postpartum doula support, physical recovery resources, pelvic floor therapy, newborn support, and other resources for those early weeks and months beyond birth.
Community & Financial Support
Sometimes what a family needs most is practical help. Find local programs and community resources for food, healthcare, insurance, baby supplies, financial assistance, parent support, and other services available to Northern Michigan families.