Pregnancy & New Mom Classes in Brighton: November 2026 at Whole Mama Michigan
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At Whole Mama Michigan, I look at the shoes in our cubbies, the car seats and strollers lined up along the wall, and think: all these parents made it here today. Between feeding the baby, packing the diaper bag, and figuring out when to leave the house, they made room for connection.
That’s what I hope you feel when you visit, too. You might not know who will be there that day, but you know you’ll be welcomed.
A place for parents to find their people
Whole Mama Michigan is a pregnancy and postpartum wellness center in Brighton, bringing education, trusted professionals, movement, and community together under one roof. We support families preparing for birth, figuring out feeding, adjusting to life with a baby, and finding their footing as parents.
You might come for a birth class with your partner, bring your feeding questions to a lactation consultant, or join a class simply because you’d like to spend an hour with other moms and babies. You don’t need to have it all figured out before you walk in.
What Parents in Our Community Are Saying
In a recent Mama Minute newsletter, I shared a few of the moments that tell me this community is doing what I hoped it would.
A mom offered unopened formula she didn’t need in our group chat. Another replied that it was exactly what her baby used, and they arranged to bring it to yoga. Two moms at Moms & Mocktails discovered they lived in the same neighborhood and made plans to walk with their babies. A dad who had taken Empowered Birth said he felt much more prepared to ask about the risks, benefits, and options during his partner’s labor and advocate for her values and preferences.
Those are the wins I think about: someone having what they need, finding a nearby friend, or feeling ready to ask a question that matters to their family.
Families have shared similar experiences in their feedback. Caitlynn described feeling less alone through the new mom group and getting helpful breastfeeding support from Jen, our lactation consultant. Sam shared that a friendship formed through birth and newborn care classes continued after their babies arrived—with a first baby get-together.
The class gets you in the door. The connections can become part of your everyday life.
What’s happening in November 2026
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your family, here are some ways to join us this month. All times are Eastern. Unless marked virtual, offerings take place at our Brighton center.
For expecting parents
- Prenatal Yoga — Saturdays, November 14 and 21, 9:30–10:45 a.m. Make time for movement, breathing, and connection with other expecting moms. View dates and register.
- Empowered Birth — Sunday, November 15, 3–6 p.m. Practical preparation for you and your support person, including comfort measures, informed decision-making, and hands-on partner tools. Learn more or register.
- Newborn Care Class — Thursday, November 19, 6–8 p.m. Prepare for life with your baby with practical newborn care education. See details and register.
- Free Doula Chat — Saturday, November 21, starting at 10:45 a.m. Stay after yoga or come for the conversation to ask questions about birth and postpartum doula support. See details and sign up.
For moms and babies
- Starting Solids — Monday, November 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Join registered dietitian Sarah Cunningham to talk about readiness, first foods, and feeding questions. Babies welcome; $35 for one or both parents. Register.
- Mom & Baby Music and Play — Wednesdays in November, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Songs, movement, sensory play, and time to talk with other moms. Check dates and register, especially during Thanksgiving week.
- New Mama Circle — November 11 and 18; continues in December. Conversation, questions, and connection for pregnant and postpartum moms, with a pelvic floor physical therapist joining November 18. No meeting November 25. See session details and register.
- Mommy Mingle — Thursdays, November 5, 12, and 19, 12:30–2 p.m. Bring your baby and your feeding questions for support with an IBCLC and company from other moms. No meeting Thanksgiving Day. Register.
- Mom & Baby Yoga — Fridays, November 6, 13, and 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. A chance to move, breathe, and spend time together. Do as much or as little yoga as makes sense that day. View dates and register.
- Free Virtual New Mom Meetup — Thursdays, November 5, 12, and 19, noon–1 p.m. Join from home or on your lunch break. RSVP to receive the private meeting link.
A little time together
- Moms & Mocktails — Wednesday, November 18. A relaxed chance for pregnant and postpartum moms to connect. Time will be announced on the schedule.
- Baby Playdate & Turkey Craft — Friday, November 20, 12:30–2 p.m. (members only). Make a turkey craft and enjoy playtime, treats, and connection with your Whole Mama community. For members and their babies. Check event details and learn about membership.
Your first visit can be a small step
Pick something that sounds helpful or enjoyable. Come on your own or invite a friend. There’s no need to wait until you feel more organized or have every question answered.
If you’d like community to become part of your routine, explore the New Mama Membership. You can also ask for it as a baby shower or holiday gift—support for you belongs on the wish list, too.
Find us at 10407 Grand River Avenue, Suite 600, Brighton, MI 48116. Browse the current schedule and registration options, or call/text (810) 775-2789 if you’d like help choosing where to start.
Event details may change; check the live schedule before attending.
There’s a spot for you, your bump, your baby, and your shoes.
Whole Mama Michigan
Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness Center
Brighton, Michigan
Whole Mama Michigan brings education, trusted professionals, movement, and community together to support families preparing for birth and adjusting to life with a new baby.
Address:
10407 Grand River Avenue, Suite 600
Brighton, MI 48116
Call or text: (810) 775-2789
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