Welcome to the Orchid Nest

Classes

PREPARE FOR BIRTH AND BEYOND

We offer a multitude of classes to prepare you for birth and life with your newborn!  Our classes are available in person or via zoom AND we even offer private classes!

Check out our class schedule!

Comfort Measures for Labor

Learn how you can incorporate positioning, relaxation, visualization, massage, breathing, aromatherapy and rebozo into your pregnancy and birth experience. 

Comfort Measures for Labor​

Birth Position Mastery Class

Join us for a class designed for pregnant individuals and their support partners, focusing on essential techniques for a balanced and comfortable pregnancy and labor. Learn strategies for optimal baby positioning, early labor engagement, and tips to avoid a cesarean. 

Private Childbirth Class

Sometimes it is not possible or desirable for a family to participate in a group childbirth education class. One of the options is private childbirth education.

Private Class
Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Class

Our 90 minutes class entitled Motherhood, Milk + Tummy time will answer all your questions about those first weeks with your new little person!

Baby Care Class

A FUN newborn care class! This workshop is designed for new parents-to-be and will address the common questions and concerns that arise after the midwife leaves, or after you bring the baby home from the birth center or hospital through his/her first weeks of life. 

Newborn
Infant CPR

Infant CPR

It’s one of those things that you hope that you NEVER need to use but it’s also one of those things that you absolutely NEED to know as a parent or caregiver for infants.

Infant Massage

Learn how to massage newborn/infant to promote touch and communications.
The benefits for your baby: Improves sleeping patterns, deeper bonding, reduced stress, gas, and colic.

Babies massage
cearean cover

Confident Cesarean

Preparing for a cesarean birth can be a journey of empowerment and positivity. Whether you’ve chosen this path or circumstances led you here, you have the power to shape your experience into one that’s filled with confidence and joy.  We will cover:
 

Building Confidence: Discover techniques to boost your confidence, manage anxiety, and foster a positive mindset as you approach your birth day.

Effective Communication: Learn how to effectively communicate your preferences, concerns, and questions with your medical team, fostering a collaborative and respectful birth environment.

Mind-Body Connection: Explore relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and breathing exercises to help you stay centered and calm throughout the birthing process.

Postpartum Planning: Prepare for a healing postpartum season with a plan.

Modern Grandparenting 101

Let the nurturing professionals at the Orchid Nest merge the wisdom of past generations with todays parenting.

We will have a relaxed and informative conversation on everything from supporting the new mom in pregnancy and birth to the most updated information on newborn care.

Grandparent refresher
postpartum support group

Postpartum Support Group

Join us to discuss all things postpartum as you heal from birth and travel the winding and sometimes bumpy path of motherhood/parenting.  The group will meet on the first Monday of each month from 10:45 – 12:45. 

It is a FREE event but you MUST register to attend.