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Pregnancy and Parenting Classes on Long Island

The Nesting Place invites Long Island moms to gather and connect in its pregnancy and parenting classes. Photo courtesy of The Nesting Place.
The Nesting Place invites Long Island moms to gather and connect in its pregnancy and parenting classes. Photo courtesy of The Nesting Place.
8/8/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Pregnancy and parenting classes are a milestone for new and expectant parents. Pregnancy brings on a roller coaster of emotions, but these local pregnancy and parenting classes on Long Island remind new parents they're not alone and help ease them into the challenges of parenthood.

Whether you're looking for labor breathing techniques, breastfeeding tips, or just want to connect with an educator who can answer your questions, we've found a handful of pregnancy and parenting classes on Long Island. Once your baby has arrived, you can find more great classes for babies, including everything from mommy-and-me classes to baby swimming lessons, in our Long Island Classes for Kids Guide and Classes Directory.

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Take a prenatal yoga class at Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Take a prenatal yoga class at Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Pregnancy Classes on Long Island for Expectant Parents

Sea Change Holistic Wellness Center

Lindenhurst
Sea Change has educational workshops, professional training, yoga programs from prenatal through adulthood, as well as individual, couples, and family counseling. It aims to provide an integrative approach that builds on individuality and personal strengths. READ MORE

The Nesting Place

Multiple Locations
The Nesting Place has holistic wellness centers in Merrick, Farmingdale, and Yaphank that offer expectant and new parents an opportunity to build a strong foundation as they walk along their journey of parenthood. Offerings include parent-and-me classes, baby sign language, sensory classes, prenatal yoga, parent education, massage, reiki, speech therapy, women’s health physical therapy, and more. READ MORE

Birth 1st

Great Neck
Birth 1st offers HypnoBirthing, Lamaze, and doula services. Remote sessions are also offered, and classes are also available in Spanish or Portuguese. READ MORE

The Woman’s Health Pavilion

Multiple Locations
The childbirth class at the Woman’s Health Pavilion is designed to take the fear out of childbirth. Topics discussed include normal bodily changes in the third trimester, “kick counting” to make sure your baby is healthy, preterm labor warning signs and symptoms, and how to know when you’re in labor. Postnatal class topics include vaccination schedules and symptoms of postpartum depression.  READ MORE

New Baby and Infant Care Classes on Long Island

True Birth

Huntington
Offering prenatal and postpartum workshops, True Birth connects new and expectant parents to holistic services such as doulas, meditation classes, and mindfulness training.  READ MORE

Pathway Pregnancy Services

Islandia
Pathway Pregnancy Services provides new and expectant parents with the support and resources they need to begin their journey through parenthood. It offers free pregnancy test kits, one-to-one mentoring services, parenting and infant care classes, breastfeeding classes, medical care referrals, and a mom's support group. READ MORE

Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - Cornell Cooperative Extension

Yaphank
The Family Health and Wellness program at CCE provides research-based information, hands-on training, and ongoing support for the residents of Suffolk County. New parents can take classes on child-rearing. As children grow, they can return to CCE for camps, classes, and more programs that connect them to CCE's mission of preserving the region's natural heritage.  READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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