The Ultimate Metro Detroit Pregnancy Support Guide
Hello Mama!
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to The Ultimate Metro Detroit Pregnancy Support Guide—a handpicked collection of trusted local resources to support your pregnancy journey from start to finish. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, it’s a journey—and sometimes, it can feel a little lonely, with all the aches, changes, and emotions along the way.
As a mama of two who’s been through it all, I know how incredibly helpful a curated list of resources can be. While this list is by no means exhaustive, I’ve handpicked providers who specialize in supporting pregnant women in meaningful, high-quality ways. Think of this as your personalized care guide—supportive, intentional, and grounded in the belief that you deserve a pregnancy experience that’s not just healthy, but deeply nourishing.
The journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth is hard work—but it doesn’t have to be painful or overwhelming. Even if you choose just one or two offerings from this list, the impact can be powerful. No matter which path you follow or which provider you choose, remember: this isn’t just pregnancy care—it’s self-care.
While this list is by no means exhaustive, I’ve handpicked providers who specialize in supporting pregnant women in meaningful, high-quality ways. Think of this as your personalized care guide—supportive, intentional, and grounded in the belief that you deserve a pregnancy experience that’s not just healthy, but deeply nourishing.
Metro Detroit Pregnancy Support Providers:
1. Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy
Prenatal chiropractic care—especially from Webster-certified providers—can relieve discomfort, promote alignment, and encourage optimal fetal positioning.
- Dr. Rachel Marr – Next Generation Chiropractic: Certified in the Webster Technique, Dr. Marr focuses on prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care and offers gentle, holistic treatments including cupping therapy.
- Dr. Hannah Wolfe – Wolfe Family Chiropractic: With a background in biomedical engineering and a passion for women’s health, Dr. Wolfe provides customized chiropractic care for pregnant women and families.
2. Prenatal Massage Therapy
Massage can soothe aching muscles, reduce swelling, and support emotional wellness.
- Oakland Prenatal Massage (Kristen Woudstra): Kristen is a licensed massage therapist and former doula who specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage. Her practice is deeply informed by her experience supporting women through birth and recovery.
- Spa Mariana’s Mommy To Be Retreat: A luxury 3-hour pampering experience including a coconut milk foot bath, prenatal massage, and custom facial designed to relax and rejuvenate.
3. Acupuncture for Pregnancy Wellness
Acupuncture supports hormone balance, reduces discomfort, and prepares the body for birth.
- Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (West Bloomfield): Offers prenatal and pre-birth acupuncture, fertility support, and integrative care plans tailored to each woman.
- Michigan TCM Wellness Center (Utica): Specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine, providing relief for nausea, fatigue, and pain with gentle, individualized treatments.
- Rochester Acupuncture (Downtown Rochester): Focuses on natural wellness and prenatal support through acupuncture for fertility, nausea, and musculoskeletal discomfort.
4. Prenatal Fitness & Movement
Intentional movement can ease pain, boost energy, and prepare your body for labor.
- Beyond Fitness Family (Shelby Township): An all-women’s gym offering group classes, yoga, and the Babies to Barbells program, which blends strength training with pelvic floor-friendly exercises for expectant and postpartum moms.
- Earthside Yoga (Shelby Township): A calming studio offering prenatal yoga and Mama Support Circles to help you connect with your body, breath, and community.
5. Childbirth Education Classes
Understanding labor helps you feel empowered and calm—before the first contraction even starts.
- Bridgette Mietling – The Bradley Method®: Offers a 12-week comprehensive course focused on natural childbirth, relaxation, and partner coaching.
- Peaceful Birthing – HypnoBirthing® with Janice Weaver-Rex: Janice has taught over 900 couples and attended 400+ births as a doula. Her HypnoBirthing® classes include guided relaxation, birth partner support, and gentle education to reduce fear and tension.
6. Mental Health & Support Circles
Mental health is essential. Pregnancy brings emotional highs and lows—and you don’t have to navigate them alone.
- Tiny Feet Wellness (Clinton Township): Offers individual and family counseling, trauma-informed fertility and loss support, and free in-person support groups to help mothers feel connected, seen, and cared for.
7. Lactation Consultants & Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding is natural—but often, it’s a learning process.
- Land of Milk and Babies (Krystal Throne): Provides prenatal classes and private consultations (in-home or virtual) for latch challenges, supply concerns, and individualized breastfeeding plans.
8. Pelvic Floor Therapy
Your pelvic floor supports your body’s foundation—care now means strength and healing later.
- Dr. Beth Henigan – Complete OMPT Specialists: A pelvic floor therapist and doula, Dr. Henigan offers personalized therapy and the Partners in Motion: Birth Prep course, teaching couples practical tools for labor.
- Dr. Rachael Elizabeth Miller (Rochester Hills): Delivers hands-on pelvic floor therapy including myofascial release, joint mobilization, and holistic support for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Conclusion: My Heart Behind This Guide
As a fellow mama who’s walked the road of pregnancy with all its beauty and its burdens, I created this Metro Detroit Pregnancy Support Guide not just as a resource—but as a reminder that you are never alone. You are worthy of care that wraps around you with intention, knowledge, and love.
Your dream birth—the one that feels empowering, peaceful, and aligned with your values—is so worth the work it takes to prepare. Whether that means learning something new, building your support team, or simply giving yourself the space to slow down and listen to your intuition, know that every bit of effort matters.
I’ve personally benefited from many of these services, and I know how life-changing the right kind of support can be. Take what speaks to you, explore these offerings, and know that you’re already doing an incredible job.
If you’re looking for a birth photographer or doula who believes in honoring your experience and supporting you wholeheartedly—I’d be honored to connect. Let’s create space for a birth story you’ll carry with love and pride for the rest of your life.
