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Your Community, Your Resources, Your Baby’s Best Start!
Our unique parent and baby expo brings together expecting and new parents with local support, resources, and education so you can build your dream team for this exciting time in your life. You don’t have to do it alone. And you don’t have to read 100 baby books to get the guidance you need. Come meet the local experts who can help you navigate your birth and postpartum experience with confidence.
Way to go Grand Rapids!
We’re thrilled to be able to donate $500+ to support Irth App
Learn more about our Giving Back program.
Check out the Grand Rapids-area organizations and businesses who joined us in 2025 to support your birth and postpartum experience.
Get to Know the 2025 Exhibitors
Balanced Pelvic Health & Wellness
Balanced Pelvic Health & Wellness supports women, men and children with all things pelvic health! A specialty area is with pregnancy and postpartum care, including tailored push prep sessions to learn the mechanics of pushing
Bethlehem Intergenerational Center
Bethlehem Intergenerational Center is a NAEYC-accredited early childhood center providing year-round care for children from birth to age five, a summer program for children ages five to ten, and daytime respite care for seniors. Our intergenerational approach fosters meaningful connections between age groups, enriching the lives of all participants.
Beyond the Bump
Beyond the Bump is a birth and postpartum doula support company in Rockford that also offers lactation support, birth photography, and Fresh 48 sessions. We host local community events to connect, uplift, and grow a strong network of moms supporting one another through every stage of motherhood.
Learn more: Beyondthebumpllc.com
Body Redeemed Somatics
Angie Yetzke of Body Redeemed is a somatic movement educator and therapist (RSME/T) specializing in perinatal mental health. Her body-first and neuroscience-based approach supports moms, kids and families navigating birth trauma, attachment and developmental delays.
Learn more: https://bodyredeemed.com/
Breastfeeding Advocates of Ottawa County
Breastfeeding Advocates of Ottawa County is a non-profit breastfeeding coalition that brings together public health professionals, lactation consultants, WIC partners, researchers, and community members to advance equitable access to lactation support. Our coalition was founded out of a recognized need to create inclusive, community-centered breastfeeding support systems, particularly for families who may face barriers to accessing care.
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/breastfeedingadvocatesofottawacounty/
Carry MI Baby
I provide private babywearing sessions and group classes to help families feel comfortable and confident using their baby carriers. I do both virtual and in person work to ensure everyone has access to help with their current carrier or the ability to learn a new skill with a certified educator guiding them.
Learn more: https://carrymibaby.com/
Clean Car Seat Co.
Clean Car Seat Co. offers expert cleaning and car seat safety services, including In-Home Certified CPST visits, ensuring your little one’s ride is not only fresh and clean but also safe and properly installed. With the convenience of porch-to-porch service, fast turnaround, and professional care, we take the stress out of the mess!
Learn more: https://cleancarseatco.com
Community Clinical Services – WIC and Immunizations (Kent County Health Dept)
Kent County Health Department’s Community Clinical Services provides WIC (Women, Infants & Children) and Immunization services. The WIC program provides supplemental food and nutrition counseling for pregnant people and children under 5 as well as Breastfeeding Support Programs.
Community Wellness – Lead Program (Kent County Health Dept)
The Kent County Health Department’s Community Wellness LEAD team’s work is based on educating the public about lead poisoning among children 6 and under in homes that were built before 1978. We offer available resources to help reduce, repair, and remediate lead in the home.
Learn more: https://gettingaheadoflead.com/
Environmental Health – Lead Program (Kent County Health Dept)
The Kent County Health Department offers free home health screenings for households with pregnant individuals or children under the age of 6. These inspections identify home health hazards such as lead and provide families with guidance to reduce risks, follow-up support if needed, and connections to local resources and educational materials.
Family Futures
Family Futures provides early childhood home visiting, developmental screenings, parent support, and community resources to help families foster healthy growth and development in their children. Their services empower caregivers with tools and guidance to build strong, nurturing foundations.
Learn more: https://familyfutures.org/
Giggles & Gourmets Play Cafe & Bakery
Giggles & Gourmets is a place to play sweet enough for kids and adults! We provide a safe place for kids to play, while parents/caregivers can relax, treat themselves, take a mental break, and build community and connection.
Gold Coast Doulas
Gold Coast Doulas is a full service birth and postpartum doula agency. We also offer classes, lactation consultations, and sleep consulting.
Great Start to Quality: Child Care Navigation
We help families find the best early learning settings for their children and help educators improve the care they provide. Finding child care for your infant to five-year-old has never been easier! Let our Child Care Navigators take the time and guesswork out of finding the perfect fit for your little one. How it works: Talk with our Child Care Navigators to discuss your child care needs and preferences. Our navigators search for quality, licensed providers that match your criteria and have space for your child. We provide you with a list of great options. You decide which is right for your family!
To connect with a navigator, please call 616-447-5678, send an email to findchildcare@kentisd.org.
Learn more:https://www.kentisd.org/early-childhood/great-start-to-quality-resource-center/
Healthy Choice Family Chiropractic
Healthy Choice Family Chiropractic provides neurologically focused perinatal, pediatric and family focused chiropractic care.
Learn more: www.HealthyChoiceFamilyChiropractic.com
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy
We are physical therapists that seek to glorify God by improving the physical health and well-being of our community. We provide pelvic floor therapy for women in all phases of life to improve quality of life, function, and health.
Learn more:http://hjphysicaltherapy.com/
Humble Beginning Birth Services
Alaina is a doula with a neuroscience degree! She offers a unique perspective on perinatal and infant mental health, coping through birth, and parenting!
Learn more: humblebeginningsgr.com
Irth App
Irth is a non-profit, community-drive, “Yelp-like” review platform where Black and Brown parents rate hospitals, OB/GYNs, and pediatricians, generating data that spotlights bias and gaps in care. We translate those anonymous reviews into actionable reports for hospitals and providers, while offering families a birth worker led digital village and on-the-ground outreach throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Learn more: https://irthapp.com/
Milestones Early Learning
Milestones Early Learning is a locally-owned childcare facility with 6 locations in the West Michigan Area. Our facilities focus on play and nature, guided by well-trained teachers in safe and curated classrooms that feel like and extension of home.
Learn more: milestonescdc.com
Mother’s Milk for Michigan Infants
We are a team of researchers and undergraduate students interested in learning more about what helps or discourages people who want to provide milk (breastfeeding or pumping) for their baby. We know many things can help or stop people from meeting their goals. We are dedicated to helping parents reach their lactation goals.
Learn more: https://www.mothersmilkformichiganinfants.com/
Novo Chiropractic
Novo Chiropractic Sports and Wellness offers chiropractic care and comprehensive wellness for all ages, from infants to seniors. We also provide specialized care for growing families, with safe, gentle treatments for expectant mothers and children to support healthy development. We have 5 convenient locations to choose from, including Belmont, Cascade, Grandville, Jenison and Wyoming. Let us help you and your family move and feel better with chiropractic care at Novo!
Learn more: https://www.novochiropractic.com/
Nurture Physical Therapy and Wellness Co.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Pregnant or Postpartum Mamas: Pelvic floor assessment (internal or external) Posture, breathing, muscle strength, spine & hip mobility Diastasis recti & core assessment C-section scar health & mobility Pelvic bone mobility & alignment Functional lifting & body mechanic assessment Address concerns with: bowel/bladder, pelvic pain, prolapse, intercourse, safe exercise, etc. Discuss goals & develop a plan to achieve goals!
Learn more: nurture-pt.com
Popins - Parental Leave Support
Parenting can be Overwhelming – but your Parental Leave Experience doesn’t have to be. Popins supports career-oriented parents (to-be) prepare for parental leave, be present with their new baby, and confidently transition back into work.
Priority Health
PriorityMOM is a pregnancy support program designed to provide information about costs, coverage and education to help you manage your health during pregnancy. PriorityBABY is designed to support children and their caregivers during a child’s first two years with health care information and safety education.
Learn more: Www.priorityhealth.com
Rayn’s Tiny Stitches
We are a baby bamboo company that creates designs on baby clothes to remind moms to capture the memories and the moments. Our baby clothes are buttery soft, hypoallergenic, great for sensitive skin and tag less. You planted the seed, now let us help you grow.
Learn more: https://www.raynstinystitches.com/
Smudgie
THE WEARABLE AND ACCESSIBLE MULTIPURPOSE CLOTH THAT REPLACES YOUR BIB, HANKY, AND LOOSE SOCK FOR PARENTS ON THE GO
Learn more:https://www.smudgieco.com/
Sound Birthing LLC
Mind-Body, Birth™ is a holistic childbirth course that helps you feel more prepared and less afraid. It covers the science of birth, tools for navigating labor, and how your mind and body work together. You’ll leave with a personalized toolkit and a deeper sense of confidence and calm.
Learn more: sound-birthing.com
Sound Sleepers by Natalie Fay
Sound Sleepers by Natalie Fay offers client-centered, compassionate care. Natalie’s the sleep expert, you’re the expert on your child. Let’s work together to bring your home consistent + quality sleep, night after night. Offering virtual and in-person support.
Tired as a Mother Coffee Co.
Tired as a Mother Coffee Co’s mission is to fuel the lives of moms with love, laughter, and the perfect cup of coffee. We believe in making sure every mom feels seen, supported, and celebrated, because motherhood is a journey best shared together.
Learn more: http://www.tiredasamothercoffeeco.com
The Hippie Martha LLC
At The Hippie Martha LLC, our mission is to empower women and womb holders by promoting reproductive health through body literacy, fertility awareness, group classes, private courses, and one-on-one consultations. We create a safe, nurturing space for personal transformation by offering compassionate, authentic support and alternative pathways to informed, holistic care.
Us and Kids
Marriage wellness impacts a new mom’s mental wellness. Us And Kids will guide you in the integration of being married and having kids together so that it is fun!