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Best Pregnancy and Parenting Classes in Los Angeles

All new parents and their babies are welcome at The Family Room. Photo courtesy of The Family Room
All new parents and their babies are welcome at The Family Room. Photo courtesy of The Family Room
8/18/22 - By Kylie Williams

There are a ton of excellent parenting and pregnancy classes in Los Angeles. Take advantage of all the knowledge in our city!

As a pregnant mama of three, I am all too familiar with the anticipations, concerns, and frustrations that can arise during pregnancy and into parenthood. There are so many unknowns and there is so much to learn. I've struggled to form a birthing plan, fretted with a crying baby through the night, and struggled to breastfeed an easily distracted infant. So let me pass on one thing I have learned: seek help when things get hard or uncertainty arises! Not only will you find some of the answers you've been searching for, but you may find deep relationships and camaraderie with others that are on this incredible journey of raising the next generation.

And when your bundle of joy arrives, we've also got loads of great mommy and me classes in LA, where you can keep learning and exploring together. Find all these classes and more in our Guide to the Best Classes for Kids and Parents in Los Angeles.

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Learn, find support, and make new friends at these great parenting classes. Photo courtesy of The Family Room
Learn, find support, and make new friends at these great parenting classes. Photo courtesy of The Family Room

Pregnancy and Newborn Care Classes in Los Angeles

The Pump Station

Santa Monica
Pump Station is widely known to expectant and new parents for their prenatal classes and consultation services. But don’t sleep (ha—new parents never sleep) on the new parent classes. There are separate groups for first-time moms with new babies, moms who have older kids, parent and baby groups (for moms and dads), and toddlers with their parents. A new topic is offered each week, alongside developmental play, and a "check-in" time. If you don’t have a lot of family or friend support, these classes help you feel like you are not alone. READ MORE

A Mother's Haven

Encino
A Mother's Haven equips new moms, second-time moms, working moms, and their babies with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need in the early years of parenthood. Choose from classes in breastfeeding, newborn care, infant CPR, support groups and gatherings for moms, and even fun courses like mommy and me yoga, music classes, and sign language for babies. There is also a darling store featuring some of the best brands of baby care products on the market.  READ MORE

The Family Room

Toluca Lake and San Marino
Thousands of parents have benefitted from the support and instruction offered at The Family Room. This center provides pregnancy classes, infant CPR and first aid, music classes, parent and me classes, baby yoga courses, and more. Classes range from prenatal to toddlerhood. Kids between two and four especially enjoy the music classes, which develop a basic understanding of rhythm, tone, tenor, and melody. The 3 & 4 year old class even features real keyboards and preps children for formal piano lessons. READ MORE

Loom

Virtual
Loom is dedicated to giving women the raw and honest information they need to be informed about their pregnancy and their body during this transitional time. The focus here is on caring for mothers pre and postpartum with an online program. Expert midwives, doctors, and thought leaders are available virtually to discuss your pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, concerns, fears, and victories. The staff here will also empower you to express your needs and plans to your doctor or midwife and strive for whatever birth you are hoping to achieve.  READ MORE

Bini Birth

Sherman Oaks
Bini Birth is all about providing support and an evidence-backed education for parents-to-be, new parents, and birthing professionals throughout LA. The team has been working in childbirth education for 17 years, and the center is recommended by doctors, doulas, and families. Choose from classes on childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care 101. You may recognize the name from appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Rachel Zoe Project, Ellen, and The Business of Being Born.  READ MORE

Kindred Space LA

South LA
Kindred Space LA is a warm and comforting birth center run by two women of color. Services include overseeing deliveries and midwives, but the center also offers a host of classes at the South LA location. Sign up to learn about childbirth, baby sleep, and breastfeeding. Some classes are offered in-person, while others are completed online. Kindred Space LA also hosts support groups for new mommas and dads.  READ MORE

Los Angeles Birth Partners

Virtual
Los Angeles Birth Partners is committed to equipping parents-to-be and new parents with the knowledge they need to thrive with their baby. All of these classes are currently virtual. Choose from an extensive list of courses in birthing, breastfeeding, newborn care, hypnobirthing, and more. You can also book private in-person classes for an in-home or in-hospital visit.  READ MORE

Confidence in Birth

Lake Balboa (virtual classes available)
Sharon Bottomley is a nurse with more than 30 years of experience and is a certified instructor in Lamaze birthing methods and Hypnobirthing. She offers courses in birthing, breastfeeding, and parenting newborns. If you are a new parent or expecting parent who wants to "know what you don't know," Sharon is passionate about teaching you the ropes of this new adventure.  READ MORE
We're not meant to do this alone! Build your village early. Photo courtesy of The Wright Mommy and Me
We're not meant to do this alone! Build your village early. Photo courtesy of The Wright Mommy and Me

New Baby and Infant Care Classes in Los Angeles

Babies First Class

Virtual
Babies First Class provides Zoom classes on parenting, discipline with toddlers, child development, handling multiples, and sibling adjustments. The company is also well-known for the unique Babies First Class program, which teaches first-time parents parenting and discipline techniques while babies are stimulated with music, movement, and age-appropriate toys. Los Angeles classes also include one in-person meetup.  READ MORE

Tinyhood

Virtual
Tinyhood classes are entirely virtual, and allow you to connect with other parents and learn from leading experts in child development from the comfort of your own home. The flagship course equips new parents with all they need to know about raising a baby from safety to sleep practices and everything in-between. Other classes offered are specifically focused on breastfeeding, infant sleep, infant CPR, baby care, childbirth, potty training, introducing solid food, and so much more. Take a look at the website for an extensive list of the course offerings. You can purchase individual or group... READ MORE

Taking Cara Babies

Virtual
Taking Cara Babies classes teach your baby how to fall asleep and stay asleep with a gentle approach that will leave everyone happier, bright-eyed, and bushy-tailed. Cara uses kindness and compassion as she walks you through her methods, and her research is backed with medical evidence. I personally used these classes with two of my babies, and they made all the difference in the world. My stubborn little crib-strikers turned into sleeping angels in a matter of weeks.  READ MORE

Burbank Adult School Parenting Classes

Burbank
The Burbank Adult School parenting classes come highly recommended by several of our Facebook friends on the Mommy Poppins site. You can bring your kiddos to class with you. Staff set up unique and educational activities for the kids each week while parents engage in a discussion time. All parenting styles are honored at these informative and encouraging classes where you can find community and gain motivation for the tougher days of parenting little ones.  READ MORE

The Wright Mommy and Me

West LA and Sherman Oaks
The Wright Mommy and Me classes focus on all aspects of parenting from infant sleep to technology use in older children. Classes are in person at the Sherman Oaks and West LA locations. Cultivate your "village" at these community classes led by licensed psychotherapists.  READ MORE

Family Wellness Studio

El Segundo
Family Wellness Studio is best known for yoga classes, but also offers childbirth courses, lactation classes, and support groups. The studio presents a holistic approach to pregnancy and early parenting. Family Wellness Studio hopes to help families raise healthy babies while also looking out for their own personal health.  READ MORE

RIE Certified Parent-Infant Guidance Classes

Hollywood and Pasadena (virtual classes available)
RIE classes provide a whole new approach to parenting that is practical and impactful. Instructors will show you how to teach your child responsibility and authenticity even in their earliest years. An intentional parenting method can lead your child to greater self-awareness, others-awareness, attentiveness, and curiosity. These classes are offered online and in-person at the Hollywood and Pasadena locations.  READ MORE

Sleepy Planet Parenting

Virtual
If you need encouragement from a professional or support from other sleepy mamas that want to drink coffee together, Sleepy Planet is a great place to start. The team at Sleepy Planet Parenting wrote the book on sleep training, literally. It's called The Sleepeasy Solution. These methods are so effective that they have been featured on multiple media channels like Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, and more. Even actor Ben Stiller sings their praises. Classes and in-person meetups are offered throughout LA.  READ MORE

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