Prenatal Classes

We offer prenatal education and resources that will provide expectant parents peace of mind and excitement as they navigate pregnancy, birth and new parenting. Recess' prenatal classes are small so that you get personal attention and all your questions answered by teachers who are experts in their fields.

We recommend parents-to-be complete this 3 class series specially designed to guide you on your personal journey into parenthood: 

• Childbirth Preparation, 

• Newborn Care,

• and Infant CPR. 

We recommend taking all classes between 24 and 36 weeks.

Class descriptions are listed below and are currently offered virtually 1:1 during the pandemic. if you have any questions feel free to contact us directly, as we are always happy to talk!

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Childbirth Prep Class

More comprehensive than a hospital class, the goal of our childbirth preparation classes is to help first-time parents approach labor with confidence. We provide the information and skills to understand the fundamentals of birthing and craft a personalized plan for what will make them comfortable in Childbirth be it natural, medicated or anything in between.

Newborn Care

Join us and learn how to care for your newborn from those very first moments after birth, so that you can enter this new phase of your life confident and ready to begin!

Infant, Child & Adult CPR & Choke Saving

Join us for a very important education for parents, non-parents & caregivers alike. Learn preventive measures, how to detect a life threatening emergency for your baby or child and how to respond immediately. Make sure you have these skills before your child arrives so that you have the tools to keep your child safe from the get go!

Our Private Online Offerings

If you’re looking for an individualized class catering to your unique schedule and family make up, you’ve come to the right place. We’re now offering a variety of 1:1 private classes with an incredible midwife and lactation consultant.

We strive to offer support groups for Queer, Single and Prospective parents, prenatal classes in newborn care, breastfeeding, childbirth refresher and sibling preparation, professional classes in basic and advanced breastfeeding for birth workers, lactation consultation, prenatal and postpartum midwifery consultation, and craniosacral therapy for infants. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like more information or would like to book a class.

Breastfeeding Preparation Class (Online)

Join us for an informative and experiential introduction to the joys, challenges and techniques involved in the amazing world of breastfeeding. While breastfeeding is an instinctive and natural way for nursing parents to feed their babies, it almost always comes with a steep learning curve that requires patience and support to navigate. Accelerate that curve by learning beforehand what to expect, how to prepare, and what each member of the family can do to facilitate the breastfeeding relationship. If the birthing parent is partnered, both parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Contact us to set up your private class via Zoom

Breastfeeding & Newborn Care Combo Class for Solo Parents

This special 4.5 hour combo class is designed exclusively for Solo Parents!  Class’ content includes a combination of topics is oriented toward the expecting parent who has some experience with babies, and wishes to focus on those topics and skills specific to being a primary care provider.  Contact us to set up your private class via Zoom

Childbirth Refresher & Sibling Preparation

Join us for an intimate and informative class designed specifically for parents who have given birth before and are looking to set aside some time to think about this upcoming birth, baby, and the great changes that will follow. Contact us to set up your private class via Zoom

Lactation Consultation by Video (Online)

Virtual support is flexible, accessible, affordable and effective, and can be a great option whether you live across the country or the globe, aren't in an ideal place for a home visit, or are in period of isolation such as we are now during this time of Covid-19.  We will review what has been going on for you, address your supply, positioning and latch as needed, answer your questions, explore potential solutions together, and come up with a plan that honors your goals and feels do-able for you. Contact us to set up your private consult via Zoom