We are proud to offer a variety of prenatal education classes, both in person and virtually.
This four hour class touches on everything! It is a crash course in all things birth. You will learn the anatomy and physiology of birth, stages of labor, about informed consent, various tools for labor including natural and pharmacological options, introduction to induction, Cesarean sections and more. This is great for first time expectant parents or for those looking for a refresher course.
Fee: $170 per couple
Upcoming classes:
Farmingdale: Saturday, December 14th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, January 11th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Friday, March 21st, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, May 17th, 3:30pm – 7:30pm. Register here.
Can’t make these dates? We also offer private classes, both in our three locations and in your home. The fee for privates starts at $500. Please get in touch to get more information by emailing info@thenestingplaceli.com
Our signature six part course for expectant parents is offered regularly throughout the year.
Upcoming Dates:
Farmingdale: Sundays, January 12th – February 23rd
Farmingdale: Mondays, February 3rd – March 10th
Farmingdale: Sundays, March 16th – April 27th
This class meets weekly and runs 2.5 – 3 hours each week. Fee: $500 per couple.
Each week features a different topic (not always in this order):
• Preparing Your Relationship for Parenthood + Parental Mental Health
• CPR + Infant and Child Safety
• Childbirth Education 101
• Tools & Coping Skills for Labor
• Infant Feeding Preparation (Breast + Bottle)
• Newborn Care
Sign up early, space is limited. If you need to miss a class, please inquire within for makeup options.
Partner Yoga for Labor & Birth Workshop
A two hour workshop designed for the couple to learn tools to support you both physically through labor and delivery. We will focus on breathing, massage, partner yoga poses, relaxation and other comfort techniques. Led by Jen Sbrocchi. No yoga experience necessary. Cost is $100 per couple.
Upcoming classes:
Merrick: Saturday, January 25th at 12pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, March 1st at 11am. Register here.
Push with Confidence Class
A two hour workshop all about the second stage of birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Led by Jen Sbrocchi and Laura Siddons.
Upcoming classes:
Farmingdale: Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm. Register here.
Comfort Measures for Birth
A three hour hypnobirthing infused prenatal workshop for expectant couples. You will be lead through guided meditation to release fear, breathing techniques for labor & birth, positions for labor, hands on comfort tools, and more.
Upcoming classes:
Farmingdale: Saturday, December 21st at 12pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, February 15th at 12pm. Register here.
Homebirth Education Class
This homebirth-specific childbirth education class is designed to educate expecting parents about the process of physiologic birth, as well as what to expect and how to best prepare for a successful and empowering homebirth experience. Led by childbirth educator, doula, and homebirth mom Jaime Burt.
Upcoming classes:
Farmingdale: Sunday, February 16th at 12pm. Register here.
NOW FREE! Community, support, and education for expecting parents. Held virtually on the first and third Wednesday of each month. With two monthly meet ups, these doula-led meetups provide opportunity for conversation, wisdom sharing, education, and connections. Open to all expectant parents.
Register at www.thenestingplaceli.com/schedule
