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:
Glen Cove: Sunday, February 23rd, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, March 22nd, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, March 29th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, April 12th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, May 17th, 3:30pm – 7:30pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, June 21st, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, July 12th, 3:30pm – 7:30pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, August 16th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, September 20th, 3:30pm – 7:30pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, October 18th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, November 15th, 3pm – 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, December 13th, 3pm – 7pm. 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, March 16th – April 27th
Farmingdale: Sundays, June 1st – July 13th
Farmingdale: Sundays, September 7th – October 12th
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:
Farmingdale: Saturday, March 1st at 11am. Register here.
Push with Confidence Class
A two hour workshop all about the second stage of birth (pushing/birth). Learn all about the second stage of birth, how to increase your changes of having a vaginal birth, decrease your risk of tearing, practice breathing techniques, positions, and learn exercises to prepare you for pushing. Cost is $100 per couple. Led by Jen Sbrocchi, Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialist, and Laura Siddons, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator.
Upcoming classes:
Merrick: Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Wednesday, June 11th at 7pm. Register here.
Comfort Measures for Birth
A three hour hypnobirthing infused prenatal education class 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. $125 per couple.
Upcoming classes:
Farmingdale: Saturday, April 5th at 12pm. Register here.
Farmingdale: Saturday, June 14th 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. Check back for upcoming dates!
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
