Classes

Birth Prep Essentials

6-week saturday class series

classes will be held on january 11-february 22

2-hour classes

$375 couple

Comprehensive series covers all the essentials. Each session covers a key stage: pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. Class covers issues and strategies to build confidence and a breadth of information. Some of the topics covered: our philosophy of birth, evidence based care, use of meditation and visualizations in pregnancy and labor, anatomy of birth, stages of labor, “fear-pain-tension-loop” coping measures, helpful labor positions, routine management tools, postpartum care, and establishing breastfeeding.

Best when starting around 29 weeks of pregnancy. Privates available.

Prenatal Yoga

60 minute class

$10 donation

TBD

RSVP to hello@rockawaybaby.com to reserve your spot.

Please note any pet allergies in the e-mail!

Baby & Me Yoga

60 minute class

$10 donation

TBD

RSVP to hello@rockawaybaby.com to reserve your spot.

Please note any pet allergies in the e-mail!

Newborn Care Essentials

3 hour class

$125 couple / $95 individual

Class covers how to care for a new baby in the early days and weeks. Basics of diapering and bathing, handling and soothing, reading babies signals, recognizing signs of concern, key milestones, sleep strategies, safe sleep options, enlisting support, and smart steps to prepare for parenthood. Class covers newborn care from a biological perspective, using an evidence-based attachment perspective, emphasizing the experience of the baby and her developmental needs.

Feeding Essentials

3 hour class

$125 couple / $95 individual

Class gives you the real scoop on steps to succeed at breastfeeding. The ‘gentle marathon’ of first four days of life with baby. Review techniques to guarantee a good supply early on. Learn how to read when your baby is actually feeding. Discuss pumping, self-expression, paced bottle and cup feeding. 

Newborn Knowhow

90 minute class

$95 couple / $65 INDIVIDUAL

An approach to being with your new baby that gives you the skills to parent with ease. You’ll learn baby’s cues, how to hold, handle and be with baby. This class will transform the early days and weeks with your baby. This is the unwritten guidebook every parent and caregiver should have. 

Best taken at 36 weeks of pregnancy or closer.  Privates available.