BREAKING NEWS: Great Lakes Doula Service, one West Michigan's most experienced local birth doula services, is expanding its offerings to include additional educational supports for preconception to pregnancy to parenting and beyond. With our new offerings comes a new look and a brand new name. Welcome to Michigan Born & Raised! Stay tuned for more info during the transition, and watch for a whole list of new course offerings starting Fall 2016.

Michigan Born & Raised

Birth Preference Info Session

Join us Wednesday to learn a little about crafting the perfect Birth Preferences for your upcoming labor and delivery. https://www.facebook.com/events/1027761490637635/?ti=icl

Baby Care the First Six Weeks

This class now includes 3 hours of in person instruction AND unlimited access to an online library of video clip demonstrations for those late nights when you can't remember how to do that thing Mandi mentioned in class. Exclusive website also includes printable check lists, the ability to make and save personal notes, and a list of warning signs to remind you when to consider calling your provider. Secure your spot today at goldcoastdoulas.com.

Baby Care the First Six Weeks

Join Mandi Garvey, MPH, EMT, CD(DONA) for an evidence-based skills session in caring for your newborn in those first weeks and beyond. This class is excellent for families expecting their first babies and seasoned parents looking for a refresher. Limited seats available. Class includes comprehensive handouts for future use.

Doula Speed Dating Zeeland

Come see us in Zeeland in June!

International Day of the Midwife | UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

"Trained midwives save lives, and, if deployed in larger numbers, could avert approximately two-thirds of the nearly 300,000 maternal deaths and 3 million newborn deaths that occur each year." http://www.unfpa.org/events/international-day-midwife

Gold Coast Doulas LLC

We regularly hear questions about why one might want a doula if they're already birthing with a team of midwives. While we think midwives are awesome, here are some thoughts on why you might want to consider hiring both.

Women's Lifestyle Grand Rapids may 2016

Check out page 36 for an excellent article about the ladies of Gold Coast Doulas. http://digital.zoompubs.com/publication/?i=299910&p=1

Doula Speed Dating Zeeland

Come hang out with us on Monday and meet the doulas of Gold Coast!

Babycare: The First Six Weeks

There's still time to register for this Baby Care class taught by my awesome partner Breezy. Check it out.

Gold Coast Doulas LLC

Your own Mandi Garvey is now a part of the Gold Coast Doula family. Still offering the same exceptional service and extensive experience you have come to expect, but now with the additional of the awesome Breezy Barcelo and the rest of the Gold Coast team. Check us out at www.goldcoastdoulas.com!