All classes are held at our Center at 3399 Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette California. Map and directions here

A calendar view by month is below

Each Monday & Wednesday
Prenatal Yoga with Megan Gala
Come enjoy small class size, individual attention & support! Megan’s classes are welcoming, rejuvenating, fun and relaxing. $120.00 for a six week Yoga series.
Contact Megan 510-206-3252 to reserve your place!

Each Tuesday 11am-Noon
New Parent Group with Lizette Marx
This warm and supportive group is a wonderful way to meet other parents of newborns. We welcome you to share your stories and experiences as you make your way through the sometimes confusing, sometimes amusing changes a new baby can bring. Bring your baby with you (up to a year in age). Facilitator Lizette Marx covers a pertinent new topic of interest at each meeting. $15.00 a session.
Contact Lizette 925-286-2348

NEW ~ Each Tuesday 1-2:30pm
Nursing Mom’s “Tea for Me & Baby Café”
A relaxing cup of caffeine free tea, yummy treats and great breastfeeding support sounds like music to our ears! Sometimes a little assistance is just what you need to help you breastfeed successfully. Breastfeeding isn’t always as easy as we’d hope…sore nipples, low milk supply, fussy baby issues and more. No wonder new moms are often stressed! Mary Marine, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, creates a warm and restful environment for you to unwind and get expert breastfeeding support. You’ll be delighted at how much this special time will benefit you and your baby. Cost: $30.00 per session per person. Reservation needed. Please contact Mary at 925-522-0494 to reserve your place.

Sat. March 13th 2PM
Mommy to be Tea at The French Bakery
Enjoy a delicious and relaxing caffeine-free Parisian Afternoon Tea (which includes a warm scone, strawberry preserves, our special lemon curd and house-made clotted cream, an assortment of four freshly made tea sandwiches, two savories and three petit sweets) while listening to our guest speaker from The Nurture Center in Lafayette. Lactation Consultant, Mary Marine, IBCLC, will answer questions and talk about the workshops & classes offered at The Nurture Center. Each Mommy-to Be will also receive a Nurture Center membership ($50.00 retail value) entitling the holder to 10% off their purchases for one year! We will be raffling off goodie bags from The French Bakery (for the non-mommies-to-be in attendance), and there will also be a grand prize raffle of a Nurture Center gift basket.
Reservations Required - $33.00 for Adults incl. tax and service fee. Contact The French Bakery (925) 283-2226 to reserve your place at this very special event. 71 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA

Sat. & Sun. 13th&14th 10:00am-5:00pm
Mindful Birthing Childbirth Prep with Deanna Mulder-Sauter & Audrey Muto
A special weekend class that is highly experiential, offering childbirth education in a way that honors the sacred mind/body process of birth. You will receive clear handouts & home practice, as well as 2 hypnosis and relaxation CD’s. By the end of the course couples will feel empowered with knowledge & confidence to give birth naturally. $325.00 per couple. Contact Deanna at 510-421-6180 for further information & to reserve your place. **Space is limited to four couples.

Sat., March 20th 11am-12:30pm
New! “Transitioning Toddler Sleep” with Beth Hammond, C.D.
Are you having difficulty getting your toddler to sleep at night, nap during the day, or stay asleep once they are in bed? Sleep is an essential element in brain development and growth in toddlers. Sleep deprivation in toddlers can cause behavioral issues, decreased brain development and, of course, general crankiness. Sleep deprived toddlers have sleep deprived parents. Find out what is a normal sleep pattern for toddlers, and find out if your child is getting the sleep they need to thrive. Come learn some practical tools to solve your toddler’s sleep issues. Learn different techniques to use and get skills to help you on your way to a full night’s sleep. Beth Hammond is a postpartum doula that specializes in sleep and fussy baby issues. She will guide you through ways to get your toddler in a sleep pattern that will help them grow and allow you to thrive as parents.
Cost: $60.00 per couple. Registration needed to attend. Call Beth Hammond at (925) 330-4567 to reserve your place.

Sat March 20th 1-2:30pm
“Optimal Toddler Nutrition” with Lizette Marx, B.A., N.C.
How could anyone eat mac. & cheese at every meal… for weeks? It helps to be a toddler! Whether you have a fussy eater, a child with food allergies, or a little composter who eats everything in sight, you’ll learn yummy ways to expand your family’s culinary palette. Lizette is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Natural Chef instructor at Bauman College and she’ll show you how to make mealtimes healthful, easy and fun for your whole family.
Registration needed to attend so please contact Lizette at 925-286-2348 to reserve your place.

Sat March 20th3-4:30pm
New! “Trying To Be The Perfect Mom” with Carrie Todd, LMFT.
Join Carrie in a dynamic workshop for mothers who are trying to find that ever- elusive “balance” in their lives. You’ll learn: *The number one reason for mommy burn-out. * How to keep your marriage from falling apart. *How to combat mommy-guilt. Come support each other in learning how to be the mom you want to be. Cost is only $25.00 and all participants will receive a Trader Joe’s $20.00 gift card! Space is limited and registration is needed to attend.
Please contact Carrie at 415-860-5109 or at www.therapyformoms.com to register.

Wed March 24th 11am-12
“Returning to Work & Breastfeeding” with Mary Marine, IBCLC
Going back to work (or school) after having a baby can be very stressful for a new Mom. Join Mary Marine, IBCLC, as she assists Moms in creating a smooth and workable transition. In this supportive and informative class, you'll learn:
How to establish a good supply of breast milk
How to pump and store your milk safely while away from home
Why it's important to continue to breastfeed baby after returning to work
How to gently adjust to being away from your nursing baby, especially during the first week.
How you and your employer can work together to create a nursing plan for your workplace.
You do need to register to attend and may do so by contacting Mary at 925-522-0494. $30.00 per person.

Sat March 27th 2-4pm
New! “Baby, Do I Need Some Sleep!” with Beth Hammond, C.D.
Are you a sleep deprived new parent? Do you wonder whether your baby should be sleeping longer at night? Are you certain your baby should be sleeping longer, but aren’t sure how to make that happen. Is getting your baby to sleep or having them stay asleep a problem for you? Does it feel like everyone else’s baby is sleeping at night, why isn’t yours? Does your baby nap well or is it a struggle to get them to nap and stay asleep? Sleep is essential for baby’s brain development, physical growth and for parent sanity. Find out what is a normal sleep pattern for babies, and find out if your baby is getting the sleep they need to thrive. Come learn some practical tools to solve your baby’s sleep issues. Learn different techniques to use and get skills to help you on your way to a full night’s sleep. Many philosophies and strategies will be discussed to help you find the solution that fits your parenting style. Beth Hammond is a postpartum doula that specializes in sleep and fussy baby issues. She will guide you through ways to get your toddler in a sleep pattern that will help them grow and allow you to thrive as parents. Cost: $60.00 per couple.
Registration is needed to attend so please contact Beth at (925) 330-4567 to reserve your place.

Sun March 28th 11-12:30
“Caring for Your Newborn” with Beth Hammond, C.D.
Come learn what to expect when you have your new baby from immediately following birth through the first months. Beth’s fun & interactive approach will help make your transition to parenthood an enjoyable & smooth experience. *Be prepared to swaddle, soothe and calm you baby. *Hands on practice for how to diaper, bathe, burp and play with your newborn. *Learn warning signs in a newborn and how to avoid common mistakes new parents make. Class taught by Beth Hammond, a postpartum Doula with 14yrs. experience helping families adjust to life with a newborn. Reservations needed to attend. Please contact Beth at 925-330-4567 or doulabeth@hotmail.com

Tues April 6th 7-9pm
Free- Meet the Local Doulas Night with the Mt. Diablo Doula Community
Join us for a fun evening of discussion and education about how a Labor or Postpartum Doula can be of great help to you in your birthing and new parent experience. The Mt. Diablo Doula Community is committed to addressing your questions and concerns and this free event makes it easy for you to meet with a number of experienced Doulas in one convenient location. You do need to register for this class and my do so by contacting Holly Wiersma at: hdwiersma@hotmail.com

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