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Prenatal Care at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

You’ll receive the care and preparation you need to safely bring your baby into the world. We help you find the right obstetrician (OB) or certified nurse midwife (CNM), who is your trusted partner through your pregnancy, delivery and beyond. You and your OB or CNM work together to create your prenatal care plan.

As our patient, you benefit from:

• Complete obstetric care: Our maternity care specialists provide seamless care and cover all your needs. Our team includes board-certified obstetricians, OB nurse educators, certified lactation counselors and experienced OB nurses. Some Trinity Health Michigan practices also have certified nurse-midwives.
   
• Quality focus: You can feel confident in the level of quality and safety of your prenatal care and delivery. We follow the latest, nationally recognized guidelines that keep pregnant women and their babies safe and healthy. Whether you need routine prenatal services or specialized high-risk care, our team is here for you. We ensure you receive the best possible care every step of the way.
   
• Personalized care: We want you to feel safe, comfortable and heard during your pregnancy journey. Our providers take extra steps to listen to your wishes and concerns at each visit so we can tailor care to your needs.

Prenatal Care Services We Provide in Southeast and West Michigan

We help you prepare for childbirth and parenthood with compassionate pregnancy care at every stage. Our team provides:

Exceptional Obstetric Care

Our providers use care practices that help you and your baby stay healthy and avoid complications. We follow the most advanced, evidence-based care practices.

We combine these safety and quality standards with our community hospital approach. We take time to get to know you so we can provide you with personalized care. We treat you and your baby as special, unique individuals.

High-Risk Pregnancy Services

Our team includes maternal-fetal medicine physicians. These specialists care for women with pregnancy complications or high-risk conditions. If you develop a condition during your pregnancy or your baby may have a health problem, we’re prepared to help.

We use advanced genetic testing, imaging scans and other tests to diagnose health problems in you or your baby. When needed, you may have a maternal-fetal specialist on your care team who follows your care closely. Your team works together to create a high-risk birth plan that’s best for you and your baby.

4D Ultrasound

Many of our locations offer 4D ultrasound for the clearest images of your baby. These images are exciting to see and give your care team important information about your baby’s health.

We also have on-site ultrasounds at several OB offices, making it easy and convenient to get your ultrasound during your OB appointment.

Customized Birth Plans

Your birth plan lets your provider know your wishes for your labor and delivery. And our maternity providers work closely with you to help you create a plan that fits your preferences.

Download and complete your birth plan using the link below or ask for a copy during your OB appointment.

Download the Birth Plan

Emotional Support

Pregnancy means many changes in your life, which may cause stress. Whether you need financial support or care for a mental health issue, we can help.

Our team is ready to guide you through challenges, connect you with resources and answer your questions. We also provide specialized screening to detect perinatal depression (depression that happens during pregnancy or after childbirth), so you can receive treatment if needed.

Childbirth Classes and Prenatal Education

We offer virtual and in-person prenatal classes to help you feel confident as you get close to your due date. Our certified instructors teach childbirth education classes, breastfeeding techniques and infant care courses.

You can browse our available classes and register on our Classes and Events page.

When you’re ready to start planning your labor and delivery, we offer virtual birth center tours.

Download Pathways to Motherhood, a parent's guide to a healthy pregnancy. This helpful book provides prenatal heath tips and guidelines as well as information on what to expect during each month of pregnancy.

Your prenatal education includes planning for your baby’s future health care. Our team can help you choose a health care provider for your baby. Download our guide to choosing a physician for your child.

Parent Education App

Trinity Health Michigan’s parent education app, powered by YoMingo, offers educational resources from your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can access the education, tools and support you need at every stage of pregnancy — and beyond.

YoMingo features evidence-based information to prepare you for pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care. Browse the extensive library of articles and videos with easy navigation. YoMingo also includes:

• Contraction timer
• Baby kick counter
• Infant feeding log
• Diaper changing log
• Mother’s journal

YoMingo’s content is available in 15 languages and includes a “speak it” option that reads articles aloud. To get started, select your Trinity Health Michigan maternity hospital:

• Ann Arbor
• Grand Rapids
• Livonia
• Muskegon
• Oakland