Redefining Parenthood: Mind Body Baby Collective Combines Work, Rest, and Family Wellness – 2024

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Mind Body Baby is in a New Location in 2024

Mind Body Baby, a Grand Rapids studio known for its fertility, prenatal, postpartum programs and support groups, children’s yoga, and family-focused events, has expanded and moved operations to the Breton Village area.

They now occupy an 8,000 sq ft, newly renovated $1.2 million facility designed to enhance the member experience. There’s quiet rooms for rest, movement classes for expectant mothers, as well as co-working spaces. On-site childcare is available for anyone utilizing their services as the studio evolves into a business collective.

Plus they now have practitioners offering facials, massage therapy, chiropractic care, mental health services, pelvic floor therapy, doula support, lactation support and more!

The new location opened on August 5, 2024, and is located at 2020 Breton SE, only three miles from their former Eastown address.

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Upon entry, you are welcomed into a relaxing space

What is Mind Body Baby?

Founded in 2022, Mind Body Baby has quickly become a resource in Grand Rapids for people seeking support and classes in fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and children’s yoga.

The studio, guided by its founder, Heidi McDowell, has built a reputation for movement and educational classes.

It has grown into a space where moms can find the support they need when their options are slim. Nearly everything a new, or even seasoned mom, might need can be found in this space.

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Refuel at their cafe with a refreshing drink or yummy bagels from Terra GR Bagels & snacks from Wealthy Street Bakery

What to Expect at the New Location

The new Mind Body Baby Collective (MBB Collective) offers an innovative concept that includes shared childcare services for practitioners and providers.

McDowell shares her vision behind this move. “We believe that no one should have to choose between self-care or childcare,” she explains.

The MBB Collective aims to embody this philosophy by introducing West Michigan’s first shared childcare services, specifically catering to the needs of practitioners and providers.

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Even their front reception space is inviting and welcoming

This much-needed approach will allow parents and parents-to-be to focus on their wellness – something often hard to come by in the modern parenting landscape.

The new studio offers:

  • movement and educational classes
  • daily on-site childcare
  • café
  • co-working space
  • leasing opportunities for businesses and practitioners with a perinatal focus

McDowell emphasizes the mission of this expansion, stating, “Our relocation is about more than expanding movement classes; it’s about creating a support center for mothers and future mothers. Mind Body Baby is committed to inclusivity and accessibility, continuing to offer sliding scale pricing to extend its community reach and support.”

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Take a nap or relax a bit in their rest lounge that provide a quiet, calm and comfy space – wireless bluetooth headphones are provided to add to your relaxation.
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On-site childcare provides creative and imaginative play

** Pre-registration is required for childcare

Upcoming Offerings

Some upcoming offerings people can sign up for:

  1. LITTLE FEET MOVEMENT WITH MS. REGINA 8-Week Series for confident walkers to 4 years
  2. LITTLE FEET MOVEMENT WITH MS. REGINA 8-Week Series 3 months to early walkers
  3. PUSH PREP 4-week series
  4. BABY + ME YOGA 4-Week Series
  5. INFANT FEEDING 101
  6. BUSY BABES + ME 4-week series

Find more classes on their website.

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Get in Touch

For more information about the relocation, leasing opportunities at the Mind Body Baby Collective, or current and future offerings, interested parties are encouraged to contact Heidi McDowell at heidi@mindbodybaby.org.

Additionally, updates, event registrations, and further details can be accessed through the studio’s website and their social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram.

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