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Best Pregnancy and Parenting Classes in New Jersey

New Jersey has many great classes for moms-to-be.
New Jersey has many great classes for moms-to-be.
9/10/24 - By Laurie Rein

Birthing and parenting classes offered throughout New Jersey range in topics from breastfeeding to infant care to prenatal yoga. Expectant parents can gain knowledge and confidence for a healthy pregnancy and birth through pregnancy and parenting classes focusing on prenatal and postnatal skills. 

You can find more pregnancy and parenting classes in New Jersey, and even book a class online, in our directory of classes and listings. Check our New Jersey Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

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Prenatal Classes in New Jersey

Babies"R"Us Learning Center

East Rutherford
The brand-new Babies"R"Us Learning Center in American Dream provides all the help and resources parents need before, during, and after birth. Start with expert-led prenatal classes and preparing for baby classes, from Lamaze to lactation support. Once your little one arrives, try the baby and me classes, like yoga and reiki. READ MORE

Prenatal Classes at Morristown Medical Center

Pompton Plains
Parents-to-be can prepare for baby's arrival with prenatal classes at Chilton Medical Center. Topics include breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, sibling preparation, pregnancy massage, and more.  READ MORE

Montclair B.A.B.Y.

Montclair
Montclair B.A.B.Y. provides a variety of services and support for expectant and new parents. Current in-person classes include holistic Lamaze, CPR certification, breastfeeding, and prenatal yoga. READ MORE

Childbirth Education at Community Medical Center

Toms River
Community Medical Center is a one-stop shop for childbirth education, with course topics in childbirth, infant care, breastfeeding, and preparing siblings-to-be.  READ MORE

The Nesting Place

Ridgewood
Women gain knowledge and support through classes and workshops at The Nesting Place. Expectant moms can takes classes in topics like childbirth and breastfeeding, while new moms can learn more about CPR, baby sign language, and baby massage. READ MORE

Hunterdon Health Breastfeeding Class

Flemington
Learn the basics of breastfeeding, including how it works, the importance of positioning, how to tell if your baby is getting enough nutrition and more. Class may be attended by mother or both parents.  READ MORE

Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Classes in New Jersey

Shakti Yoga

Maplewood
Shakti hosts a variety of yoga classes, workshops, and healing services catered to a diversity of levels and needs. The pre- and post-natal series prepare the mind and body for pregnancy and labor. READ MORE

Devoted Heart Yoga

Jersey City
New moms and moms-to-be can enroll in semi-private yoga classes, offered in-person and online. Learn breathing techniques in preparation for labor, as well as reintegration of the core for new moms. Postnatal classes welcome babies in tow. READ MORE
CPR Certification Solutions offers convenient class locations.
CPR Certification Solutions offers convenient class locations.

Child Safety Classes in New Jersey

CPR Certification Solutions

Multiple Locations
Parents can learn important life-saving skills, including choking relief, treatment of broken bones and bleeding, and how to perform CPR. READ MORE

HealthForce Training Center

Bergenfield, Livingston, Mountainside and Jersey City
Pediatric first aid basics are covered in classes at HealthForce Training Center. Topics include bleeding, allergic reactions, asthma, drowning, burns, and bites, plus CPR and AED for children.  READ MORE

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