When you are expecting a new addition to the family, you may feel clueless about how to go through the process and need some expert guidance. Here are the best parenting classes in Washington DC which can equip you with all the skills you might possibly need.
Lamaze International
Address: 900 23rd St, NW Washington DC
Phone: (202) 235-2360
Website: https://www.lamaze-dc.org/
Located in Foggy Bottom, the DC chapter of Lamaze International is a great spot for those looking for parental education programs. Group and private classes prepare parents and parents-to-be for childbirth & the postpartum period, as well as training them in infant care, including in breastfeeding, infant CPR basics, diapering, dressing, infant massage, and care of the circumcision and umbilical cord. Free introduction sessions are available.
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Sweet Pea Childbirth Preparation
Address: Foggy Bottom, Washington DC 20037
Phone: (202) 430-5380
Website: http://www.sweetpeaprep.com/
Sweet Pea has been supporting DC area parents since 2015. Birth, infant care and breastfeeding classes are offered online. “Nutrition in pregnancy” covers weight gain goals, how to eat healthy, and what foods to avoid during pregnancy. “Birthing basics” inform attendees on birthing alternatives and help them make decisions. Infant care and breastfeeding classes include anything from how to hold, swaddle, or diaper your baby to circumcision care.
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Nested
Address: Washington DC 20036
Phone: (202) 670-4676
Website: https://nestedbaby.com/
The downtown DC parent education center offers childbirth education classes that cover the topics of labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, newborn care and infant CPR classes, comprehensive babysitting course, and breastfeeding preparation classes. Group and private classes are available in-person, live-virtual, and via online videos. Nested has been featured on CNN, Fox News, Oprah Winfrey Network, Bravo, and MSNBC.
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Stork Childbirth Education
Address: Washington DC 20016
Phone: (203) 858-9470
Website: https://storkchildbirthed.com/
Operating in the District since 2017, Stork assists parents through group and private classes in childbirth education, breastfeeding, baby care (including infant CPR), and car seat education. The lessons are not only for parents but also grandparents, nannies, or others who will be helping with the care of the baby. You can opt for an intensive baby boot camp, as well as virtual or in-home private lessons.