Birth in NYC is Different. You Deserve to Understand How It Really Works.

Real, experience based birth education for families planning hospital births in New York City. Learn how to navigate labor with confidence, understand your options, make informed decisions, and feel truly supported every step of the way.

The Class NYC Parents Wish They'd Taken Before Giving Birth

After more than 20 years supporting families across NYC hospitals, one thing is clear. The families who feel the most confident aren't necessarily the ones who know the most. They're the ones who understand how birth actually unfolds in the hospital environment.

That's what we teach.

This 4 hour childbirth class is designed for expectant parents who want clear, honest, engaging, and supportive birth education without fear based messaging or information overload. Because let's be real... who has time for weekly classes?

Every class is tailored to your hospital, your provider, and most importantly, you.

If you're having a baby in NYC, you'll leave understanding how labor works, how hospitals work, what your options are, and how to make informed decisions that feel right for your family.

What You'll Learn

This is a grounded, real world class designed to help you understand birth, trust your body, and move through labor with confidence and clarity.

Blending evidence based education with more than 20 years of hands on experience in NYC hospitals, you'll leave feeling prepared, informed, and excited for birth, not overwhelmed.

Birth is one of the most important experiences of your life. You deserve to enter it feeling confident, supported, and ready.

We won't tell you how to give birth. We'll teach you how birth works, how to understand your options, recognize what's normal, communicate with your care team, and make informed decisions that feel right for your family.

You'll learn practical ways to work with your body during labor using movement, positioning, touch, and coping techniques that feel natural to you, not scripted breathing exercises or yoga routines. We'll help you discover the strengths and coping skills you already have and show you how to use them during labor.

You'll also learn how to create a meaningful birth plan, understand common hospital interventions and why they're recommended, and know what your nurses, OB, or midwife are watching for throughout labor so you feel informed every step of the way.

Who This Class Is For

• Expectant parents looking for honest, practical childbirth education in NYC

• Partners who want to show up with confidence, calm, and real tools to provide meaningful support

• Families planning a hospital birth with an OB or midwife

• Anyone who wants to walk into birth feeling informed, supported, and genuinely excited instead of anxious

Notes for Your Visit

This is an adults only class. We recommend arranging childcare so you can fully focus and enjoy the experience.

Snacks and refreshments are provided. If you have any allergies or dietary needs, just let us know when you register.

Knowing CPR could save your child’s life. This workshop gives you the skills and the confidence to act fast if you ever need to.

Led by Jason Mundy, owner and lead instructor of NY Metro CPR, this class has been trusted by thousands of parents and caregivers since 1997. Jason brings genuine passion, deep knowledge, and real energy to every session — his classes are engaging, practical, and actually fun. He’s also a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, so questions about car seat installation are absolutely fair game.

Spots are limited — register early.

$250 per couple or care team | $125 per individual

Who This Class Is For

- Expectant parents and caregivers who want to be prepared for any situation

- Partners and extended family members who will be caring for the baby

- Anyone who wants the calm confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to do

Notes for Your Visit

- This is an adults-only class. We recommend arranging childcare so you can fully focus.

- Snacks and refreshments are provided. Let us know about any allergies when you register.

This 2-hour drop-in lactation seminar is for new moms and their one-to-four-week-old babies who want clear, honest, supportive guidance on breastfeeding and feeding options. Explore what’s right for your journey, understand what’s normal, and feel confident making decisions that work for you.

Drop-In Schedule

This is a suggested registration fee to attend. Limited spaces available on these weekly dates.

• Mondays (9–10am)

• Wednesdays (9–10am)

• Fridays (9–10am)

What to Expect

• Lots of tears and crying… all the normal new parent feels!

• Lots of encouragement

• Lactation counselor support

• Connections with other new moms

• Pointing you to great resources to support your journey

Who This Class Is For

• New moms and their one-to-four-week-old child who want clear, honest, supportive education

Notes for your Visit

• Newborn babies are welcome, but if possible we recommend arranging childcare for any children over one-month-old to give yourself time to focus during the seminar.

• Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but if you have allergy or dietary needs, please let us know when you register.