The New Mom School

ASAP! We’re not just saying this, it’s really, really important to pre-register while you are pregnant and it’s completely risk-free. If you don’t end up attending a class, we refund the fee in full. We offer a pre-registration option for expecting moms and we highly recommend registering as early in your pregnancy as possible. We like to think of it as your insurance policy, your lifeline, your future joy and one less thing you have to worry about once the baby arrives. You also avoid the risk of classes being full which tends to be the case when moms wait until after the baby is born. We get many emails from moms begging for a space in class because they thought they would wait until after the baby was born.

We offer expecting moms, newborn class, infant class (3-6 months), second time moms, playgroups, toddler parenting class, picky eaters workshop, breastfeeding support, postpartum adjustment support, and working mom support group.

Yes, we offer free parking at each location.

Nope! The fee is the same for twins. Some twin moms bring both babies. Our instructors and often the moms sitting next to you will help. Some have brought someone to help with the babies which you are welcome to do and others have come with one baby at a time if you have additional help at home. Whatever works best for you, works for us!

For the safety of other moms and babies, we ask that babies should be fever-free for 24 hours prior to your class. If babies have been vomiting or have diarrhea within 24 hours of your class, or have green mucus in their nose, please remain home. PLEASE RESPECT THE OTHER MOMS AND BABIES IN OUR CLASSES AND STRICTLY ADHERE TO THIS POLICY. WE DO THIS TO KEEP YOU AND ALL OTHERS HEALTHY.

We do not offer makeup classes. Each group is very personal and creates a special bond and we want to maintain that special relationship and confidentiality amongst the group members. Although you might miss a class, the information provided in each class will be available and our visiting experts and instructors are available to answer any questions related to that week’s class topic.

For our Newborn class – We require 5 days prior notice to your class series start date in order to issue a full refund. If it is less than that, we will do our best to fill the space with another mom. If we fill it, we can refund you. For our 3-6 month class – We require 5 days prior notice to your class series start date in order to issue a refund for your class series. Baby’s Nap Schedule – While we know that babies’ schedules change in the first year of life, we aren’t able to refund a class series based on a change in nap schedule. For Playgroups – We require a 30-day written cancellation notice to cancel your Playgroup Classes Membership

Because most babies don’t receive their first set of immunizations until 6-8 weeks, most moms begin their class series prior to their baby’s first set of vaccines. Our setting is very conducive to newborn babies and an excellent way to get out of the house very early on for that much needed human connection without being concerned. Our studio is kept extremely clean with very limited exposure. Babies are mostly held by mom, sleeping in their car seats, or lying on your own blanket in front of you so there is no contact with one another.

In our Newport Beach location, they do! Our 3-6 month class is designed to follow the Newborn Mommy and Me class with all new topics developmentally appropriate for babies ages 3-6 months old. The fun continues with our Playgroups with sessions for little ones from 7 – 24 months! At this time, we are only able to offer the newborn series in other locations.

We have many working moms in our classes and we always recommend joining a group while you are on maternity leave as opposed to not joining at all. If you are planning to return to work, we recommend starting your class when your baby is on the younger side so you can take advantage of as many weeks as possible. Many moms arrange with their employers to attend the remaining classes in their series even after their return to work and we strongly encourage that whenever possible.

Absolutely not! Our philosophy is that every baby, mother and family is unique and there is no “one size fits all” when caring for a new baby. What works for one family doesn’t always work for another and what works in one phase doesn’t always work in the next. In our opinion, there is no one way to be a perfect parent but a million ways to be a great one. We do believe that parenting should be approached with empathy for our babies and compassion and care for ourselves, and we cover many different ways to incorporate empathy in our daily lives and routines. All our welcome in our classes. Whatever ways you choose to approach parenting, we are here to support you and provide education supporting your approach.

For the Newborn Mommy and Me class, we recommend babies be approximately 3 – 6 weeks of age when beginning your class, however, we have had babies begin when they are older. Your group availability and your personal schedule will determine when you will begin your group. For the Mommy and Me 3-6 Month class, we recommend babies be between 3 and 6 months old.

Each week, classes will include a specific topic, an open-forum discussion, Q&A time, as well as hello and goodbye songs with your baby. You will receive relevant research-based articles and resources related to each topic. In addition to your primary group facilitator, experts such as sleep specialists, doctors, therapists, postnatal healthcare professionals, infant massage specialists and others are brought in throughout each series.

We have wonderful credentialed group facilitators made up of Certified Parent Educators, Pediatric Specialists, Teachers, and Therapists. All of our instructors are moms of at least one but most all of us have two or more so we’ve gone through the trenches just like you.

We know this is a commitment. We also know that a new mom’s health and mood are so crucial to a new baby and their partner. When a new mom feels empowered and confident (knowledge is power), we know the whole family benefits. We know that when mom feels good and supported, she also feels more connected to her partner (maybe a little more sexy time?) That was enough for my hubby ;) In all seriousness, having a new baby in the family is so complex. We think it’s going to be a breeze but it’s a shock to the family unit when you’re actually in it. Moms are especially rocked because we are usually the primary caretaker for the baby and our identity has now shifted yet we haven’t been taught how to manage the transition. So, that’s why this program is worth its weight in gold. Truth is, we spend thousands of dollars on education in college, continuing education courses, certifications, and classes to be the best at our jobs.

Moms register directly through our website. Our classes fill up quickly so we recommend registering as early in your pregnancy as possible which is the best way to secure your space in a future class. If you find us after your baby is born, we will always do our best to get you into a class!

The New Mom School is a program unlike any other. Our multi-week class series are organized by your baby’s birth month so that all moms are experiencing the same phase in motherhood. Our newborn class series typically include babies born within one month. Classes are designed to help support you through your exciting (and sleep deprived!) journey as a new mom. Our classes are fun, educational and full of information that will help ease your mind and make this very overwhelming, yet special time, a more joyful experience. Our classes have been proven to alleviate symptoms of postpartum mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.