Your Class Journey
unless listed as “in-Person,” all classes are happening virtually right now.
Our classes are listed by stage, from conception to toddlerhood in the order we’d suggest exploring them. Within each stage of the journey we’ll give you the “don’t miss it” classes, and some additional options you might consider taking too.
Most classes are either free or insurance-covered (you’ll know it’s an insurance class if we ask for your insurance info). But we also offer Financial Assistance for any of our paid classes.
Scroll on, or jump ahead to your stage/need!
jump to: birth classes
jump to: newborn days
jump to: baby prep
Jump to: 4m-toddler
Stop 1: Birth Classes
all classes are happening virtually right now.
Classes labeled “don’t miss it” are ones we consider core curriculum for this stage.
Don’t miss it: we highly suggest taking a comprehensive childbirth class at some point in your 2nd or 3rd trimester.
Want a comprehensive childbirth class designed especially for families of color? Learn with an experienced & certified Black doula—we’ll have honest discussion, and talk about self-advocacy and communicating with providers to create a safe environment for parents and babies of color.
The focus of this class is to tap into a birth experience that is led by your voice. Becoming grounded in the power of your own body, looking at the mind/body connection to self-advocacy, understanding your rights as a birthing person, and provide tools for building an aligned birthing team.
Don’t miss it: Work with Occupational Therapist Carolyn Johnson to develop a plan and learn tools to care for yourself while caring for your newborn.
Add this workshop on if you’d like to explore comfort measures and positioning in-depth, after your comprehensive Childbirth Class.
Evidence suggests the emotional, physical, and informational support doulas give to during the birthing process leads to fewer clinical procedures during labor and birth, fewer birth complications, and more satisfying experiences during labor, birth, and postpartum.
Stop 2: Baby Prep Classes
all classes are happening virtually right now.
Classes labeled “don’t miss it” are ones we consider core curriculum for this stage.
Don’t Miss It: A prenatal primer on all things breastfeeding and pumping.
Don’t miss it: Babies come with a steep learning curve! Consider this your cheatsheet for evidence-based info on biological norms, and basic skills for caring for tiny humans. Know “babies generally” so that you can spend your time lovingly picking up all of your baby’s specifics.
This group is a space for families of color to build community, get support, and share their unique stories, joys, and challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Don’t miss it: We need support and community to parent—all of us—but especially the birthing or breastfeeding parent. This class offers skills and tools for partners, co-parents, family, or friends.
Join licensed Pediatrician, public health expert, and mom of three, Dr. Jalan Burton as she answers your pressing kids’ health questions from preparing for your new baby, to pediatric emergencies, to first foods, good sleep, and much more!
Don’t miss it: SLEEP IS IMPORTANT. And our modern lives are often not built for good sleep—even before you add a baby! Learn what is biologically normal for your newborn, what makes a safe sleep environment for them, and how to optimize sleep for EVERYONE.
CLASS: Babywearing 101
Babywearing can be an invaluable tool in early parenting and can help you conveniently(!) meet your baby's needs while attending to your own.
We welcome birthing, adoptive or gestational carrier LGBTQ+ families who are at any stage of pregnancy or postpartum. You can attend this group as a pregnant person, partner, alone or together.
Virtually every parent experiences moments of anxiety or emotional distress at some point in pregnancy--you are not alone! Share emotional support, coping skills, and wellness strategies with one another and with therapists Joanna Strait and Sabrina Gibb.
Are you a soon-to-be dad in the DC area? Join this group led by therapist and dad Adam Angel to ask questions, get advice, and connect with others!
Let’s take a quick pause on our Class Journey! Have you taken all of the classes above that you’re interested in, but still have some questions about your specific needs?
You might consider a prenatal lactation appointment.
We suggest a prenatal appointment if you have additional questions, OR if you've had prior breastfeeding difficulty, prior breast surgery, have flat or inverted nipples, are expecting multiples, if you’re planning for or expect the possibility of a caesarean birth, or you have a hormonal condition such as PCOS, infertility, thyroid issues, or diabetes, or if inducing lactation. You and your IBCLC will complete a breast assessment, discuss your concerns, and set up a care plan to get breastfeeding off to a great start. Having a prenatal appointment will not limit the number of appointments you can have covered by insurance after your baby is born.
Stop 3: Early Weeks Classes
all classes are happening virtually right now.
Classes labeled “don’t miss it” are ones we consider core curriculum for this stage.
Don’t miss it: parenting shouldn’t ever happen in isolation! Meet other parents with babies the same age, share community, give and receive support. This group is for gestational and/or breastfeeding parents only.
Don’t miss it: SLEEP IS IMPORTANT. And our modern lives are often not built for good sleep—even before you add a baby! Learn what is biologically normal for your newborn, what makes a safe sleep environment for them, and how to optimize sleep for EVERYONE.
This group is a space for families of color to build community, get support, and share their unique stories, joys, and challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Benefits of Infant Massage include: increased bonding & attachment, deeper & longer sleep for baby, relief from the discomfort of gas, constipation, and reflux, enhanced neurological development and weight gain, and stress relief for both baby & parent!
Join licensed Pediatrician, public health expert, and mom of three, Dr. Jalan Burton as she answers your pressing kids’ health questions from preparing for your new baby, to pediatric emergencies, to first foods, good sleep, and much more!
Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Early Interventionist April Anderson as she answers your questions about picky eating, speech and language development, play skills, developmental milestones, and more!
Virtually every parent experiences moments of anxiety or emotional distress at some point in postpartum--you are not alone! Share emotional support, coping skills, and wellness strategies with one another and with therapists Joanna Strait and Sabrina Gibb.
If you didn’t get a chance to take this prenatally, it’s not too late! Care for yourself first, so that you can care for your baby.
Are you a new dad in the DC area? Join this group led by therapist and dad Adam Angel to ask questions, get advice, and connect with others!
Our story circles are an opportunity for birthing persons to connect and find power from their experiences. Understanding through the bond of sharing we uplift ourselves, but in doing so, we also uplift our community. Whenever and however you birthed, join us. If you have experienced loss, this space is also for you. No matter what you previously thought about your experience or were told to think about your experience, join us in changing your narrative. This is a BIPOC safe space.
An open Q&A Session for all of your questions about tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties).
Learn pumping hacks & strategies to keep your supply on track, your stress levels down, and your connection with your baby strong.
Let’s take another quick pause on our Class Journey! Have you taken all of the classes above that you’re interested in, but still have some questions about your specific needs?
you might consider a One on One lactation appointment:
Lactation appointments are covered by insurance and can be helpful for concerns such as: weight gain, supply, nipple pain, latch difficulty, pumping difficulty, engorgement, mastitis or breast/nipple infections, plugged ducts or milk blisters, nursing strike, bottle refusal, balancing sleep & feeding, returning to work, balancing solids and breastmilk, weaning or any other concerns you have around breastfeeding.
Stop 4: Baby & Toddler Classes
all classes are happening virtually right now.
Benefits of Infant Massage include: increased bonding & attachment, deeper & longer sleep for baby, relief from the discomfort of gas, constipation, and reflux, enhanced neurological development and weight gain, and stress relief for both baby & parent!
This open session is geared towards parents who have questions about great oral health for their child including: breastfeeding + teething, diet, toothbrushing tips and tricks, first visit preparation and more!
Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Early Interventionist April Anderson as she answers your questions about picky eating, speech and language development, play skills, developmental milestones, and more!
This class has evolved into a “COVID Edition” for advice surrounding pumping, and returning to work on-site in the current pandemic.
Virtually every parent experiences moments of anxiety or emotional distress at some point in postpartum--you are not alone! Share emotional support, coping skills, and wellness strategies with one another and with therapists Joanna Strait and Sabrina Gibb.
Are you a new dad in the DC area? Join this group led by therapist and dad Adam Angel to ask questions, get advice, and connect with others!
Class: Feeding 101 / starting solids
When? How? Which foods? Which “methods?” How much? Safety concerns? There’s a lot to cover, and we’ll walk through it all!
Are mealtimes becoming stressful? This class will provide solutions to difficulties that sometimes occur after introducing solids, like: picky eating, limited diets, endless snacks & no meals, food throwing, distracted eaters, leaving the table, fast-eating, stuffing/gagging, and we’ll discuss tools and strategies to keep mealtimes low-stress and joyful.
Join licensed Pediatrician, public health expert, and mom of three, Dr. Jalan Burton as she answers your pressing kids’ health questions from preparing for your new baby, to pediatric emergencies, to first foods, good sleep, and much more!
Have an idea for a class you’d like to see, or that you can offer? Email us!