Classes, Seminars and Resources
The University of Michigan provides the following classes, seminars and procedures.
Women’s Health Seminars
Miscarriage: A Common Tragedy
Miscarriage is a remarkably common but little discussed tragedy for many women and their partners. Please join us for a discussion about both the medical and the psychological impacts of miscarriage, including potential causes for multiple miscarriages.
Presenters:
Dr. John Randolph, Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Center for Reproductive Medicine, 475 Market Street • Briarwood Building 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Flyer (PDF)
Session is Free and Open to the Public. Limited seating, registration is required. Call 734-936-8886 or email UMHS-WHRC@med.umich.edu
Classes and Resources
Abuse Prevention Initiative
The Abuse Prevention Web site is a resource for University of Michigan Health System employees to learn how to help patients and staff members who have experienced abuse.
Car Seat Safety Classes
Research shows that as many as 90% of parents do not use car seats correctly. Don’t put your child at risk. Come to our free safety seat and booster seat inspection where a Certified Safety Technician can show you how to buckle up children of all ages. Certified technicians will let you know if your child safety seat is on the recall list and will give you other timely information. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Buckle Up Hotline 734-763-2251.
“Happiest Baby on the Block Classes"
Harvey Karp, M.D., is well known for his methods for soothing babies. In Karp’s book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, he explains the “Missing 4th Trimester,” the “Calming Reflex,” the “5 S’s”, and “the Cuddle Cure.” UMHS staff teach hands-on classes. Registration is required. For more information and/or to register, call the Women’s Health Resource Center at 734-936-8886.
When: 3rd Monday of every month beginning June 19; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The U-M Women's Health Resource Center
Cost: $20 (Materials provided have a $40 value)
Outpatient Lactation Consultants
The University of Michigan Health System’s Lactation Consultants encourage and support women in their attempts to breastfeed by offering one-on-one consultations. The consultant will spend a minimum of one hour with Mom and baby. The fee for a personal lactation consultation is $75. Appointments are necessary; call 734-936-8886.
