Education and Support for Your Birth Journey

Preparing for labor, delivery and life with your newborn can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone. The team offers education and resources designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported every step of the way.

Why does childbirth education matter?

Every birth experience is unique, and understanding your options can make a big difference. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, we provide classes and tools that cover everything from birth planning and pain management to newborn care and postpartum recovery.

What classes and resources are offered at UP Health System?

Through a partnership with Birthly, UP Health System now offers its patients free, virtual access to a variety of perinatal education classes.

How does Birthly work?

Patients can now access a variety of classes through an online platform. Patients can register for classes and connect with certified, experienced childbirth educators via a live video feed. The educator will provide live, interactive teaching, with dedicated time for the patient to ask questions. Patients now have more flexibility in choosing a time that fits their schedule and can connect from the comfort of their own home.

Classes Available Include:

• Early Pregnancy Preparations - A roadmap to a typical pregnancy journey, highlighting all the key milestones. You will hear about nutrition, exercise and mental health.
• Prenatal Bootcamp - A detailed overview of the labor and delivery process. Also covers the basics of common medical interventions and postpartum strategies.
• Coping and Comfort - An experiential class that equips parents with nonpharmacological tools and strategies commonly used for coping with labor.
• Breastfeeding 101 - A class filled with specific instructions and expert advice on how to get a good start to breastfeeding.
• Newborn Care - A course designed to help new parents become familiar with newborn behavior and the ins and outs of practical babycare.

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Need Assistance? Please contact info@mybirthly.com.

Self-Paced Online Class

Expectant parents will become familiar with the physical and emotional aspects of birth through a combination of presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and practice.

This online class can be completed anywhere, at your own pace. Once you are granted access to the class, your login information will be active for 9 months.

Class Length: About 4-6 hours
Class Cost: $50.00

After you register, our staff will contact you to make payment arrangements and provide instructions for accessing the online class. Most payments and Medicaid are accepted. The cost may be covered by your insurance provider.

To register, please email us at childbirth.class@mghs.org with your full name.

REGISTER for the ONLINE CLASS

Questions about the self-paced course? Call us at 906.449.3666.

Bereavement Support

While we hope for joyful beginnings, we understand that some families face unimaginable loss. Your care team is here to provide compassionate care and emotional support during these difficult times.

We offer:

• Bereavement counseling and grief support resources
• Memory-making services for families who wish to honor their baby
• Referrals to local and national support groups

Our goal is to ensure no family faces this journey alone. Please speak with your nurse or care provider for confidential support.