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Because babies don't come with instruction manuals......
Save $150 when you Bundle our four most popular in-person prenatal classes (1) Baby Care 101 + (2) Introduction to Breastfeeding + (3) Pediatric CPR & Home Safety + (4) Childbirth Prep
These classes are offered in our classroom on the second floor at our store at 2727 Main St in Santa Monica. We strongly encourage that you attend with your partner. A well informed partner is invaluable support! Class sizes are capped and prices are per couple.
Classes fill fast so make sure to enroll early!
If you decide to take advantage of this special offer you can add item to cart and make purchase. Someone from the store will reach out to you to put you into the specific class date/time that works best for you and your partner.
Upcoming class schedules can be found if you follow links below:
Baby Care 101 - 2 Night Class - In-Person
Introduction to Breastfeeding Class - In-Person
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety - In-Person
All classes are listed in Pacific Standard Time. These are highly interactive classes - clients are encouraged to ask questions. As a result of that, sometimes class times may vary.
Baby Care 101 Class Description:
This class covers everything you need to know to empower yourself and help your baby thrive in their first year of life. Utilizing evidence based information, we provide essential knowledge and techniques as we cover topics including breast and bottle feeding, soothing, bathing, diapering, sleep, car seat safety, baby massage, baby wearing, health and wellness, and so much more! We know sleep is a sensitive subject, so we also discuss infant sleep states and sleeping behaviors. Significant time is also spent on mastering Dr. Harvey Karp's "Happiest Baby on the Block" soothing techniques. By learning these five S's you will understand the most effective ways to comfort and sooth their baby, minimize crying and maximize everyone's sleep. We encourage both parents to attend.
Class length: Total 5 hours - 2 week-nights
Introduction to Breastfeeding Class Description:
Producing breast milk is natural, yet the art of latching the baby onto the breast is learned. This class is taught by Certified Lactation Consultants and provides clear, accurate breastfeeding information for the "soon-to-be" new mother.
We cover breastfeeding expectations, strategies for success and how to avoid complications. Topics include breastfeeding techniques, various nursing positions and comfort holds, maternal diet considerations, nipple care, leaking, tips for partner feedings, and the advantages of human milk over supplementation. Discussion includes the various breast pumps for purchase or rental. We answer all your questions, including the all-important one: "How do I know my baby is getting enough?"
Class length: 1 class - 3 hours long
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety
Could you or your child's caregivers perform CPR if needed? Is your home safe for your little ones? Don't take chances - take this class! This class will give you the tools you need to Save a Little Life! Learn evidence based life saving techniques and guidelines utilized by the American Heart Association in a simple and straight forward way. Topics covered include airway obstruction removal, home safety and best response to many common household emergencies.
Class length: 1 class - 2-2.5 hours long
Childbirth Prep
Supported Birth Childbirth classes educate pregnant people and their support teams to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby, based on a combination of technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth and different pain coping tools and techniques. Class attendees will understand the importance of a birthing person's need to feel safe and nurtured in their birthing environment.
This class covers stages of labor, pain coping techniques, medications and cesareans, plus much more; it differs from other childbirth classes as it is taught in an interactive and personalized way, where class attendees participate in discussions as opposed to one-directional lectures. We will use self-exploration so attendees leave their class experience feeling empowered and positive about birth, learning there is no one "right way" to give birth. This class is especially good for those who have fears about giving birth.
Class length: Total 6 hours - 2 week-nights - each 3 hours long
Classes are for parents and caregivers only, we cannot accommodate infants or children. This class is for educational purposes not certification.
More Comments from New Parents:
"My husband and I took the Baby Care 101 Class and the Breastfeeding Class. Both were very informative and non-judgmental. The teachers were excellent and helpful. As a first time mom it was really helpful to take these classes and get as prepared as possible. I feel much more at ease and prepared for the baby!" - Lynn T.
"My wife and I took their Intro to Breastfeeding and Baby Care 101 classes. They are so well worth your money. We felt like we had all the answers to the test when our daughter arrived. We had zero problems in getting her to breastfeed from day 1 and we owe it all to the Pump Station!" - Andrew S.
"My husband and I had the pleasure of attending Barbara and Corky’s Baby 101 class today. It was terrific. We were a bit apprehensive about a four-hour Zoom session, particularly after other classes we’ve taken elsewhere, but this one was so well-done. Barbara and Corky are great teachers, warm people, and radiate deep expertise. They used the time really well and were extremely informative, while still being interactive. We learned so much and are incredibly grateful!" - 1st Time Parents To-Be Bethany & Steve
"I took your Baby Care 101 class today and it was great - much better than the Zoom hospital classes I've been taking! I found both the introductory breastfeeding and baby care classes to be so helpful and was impressed by how they engaged us on Zoom with Q&A and took care to show details up close to the screen so that we could have an experience that was like being in-person." -Nicole
"We took a 4 hour virtual 101 class with Corky and Barbara. They are both nurses and IBCLC certified so they really know their stuff. I found their presentation to be incredibly engaging (no small feat for being on Zoom) and evidence based. They were efficient and somehow managed to cover everything from swaddling, car seat basics, and soothing techniques to infant bathing. I even learned some super helpful tips for basic things I thought I knew, like putting on diaper and onesies. I am definitely going to take their breastfeeding class and am considering the virtual postpartum support group. The four hours was a little long but we are on the east coast so the evening classes during the week would have been a little too long. There is an option to take the class over two weekday evening days. - Becca D.
Because babies don't come with instruction manuals......
Save $150 when you Bundle our four most popular in-person prenatal classes (1) Baby Care 101 + (2) Introduction to Breastfeeding + (3) Pediatric CPR & Home Safety + (4) Childbirth Prep
These classes are offered in our classroom on the second floor at our store at 2727 Main St in Santa Monica. We strongly encourage that you attend with your partner. A well informed partner is invaluable support! Class sizes are capped and prices are per couple.
Classes fill fast so make sure to enroll early!
If you decide to take advantage of this special offer you can add item to cart and make purchase. Someone from the store will reach out to you to put you into the specific class date/time that works best for you and your partner.
Upcoming class schedules can be found if you follow links below:
Baby Care 101 - 2 Night Class - In-Person
Introduction to Breastfeeding Class - In-Person
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety - In-Person
All classes are listed in Pacific Standard Time. These are highly interactive classes - clients are encouraged to ask questions. As a result of that, sometimes class times may vary.
Baby Care 101 Class Description:
This class covers everything you need to know to empower yourself and help your baby thrive in their first year of life. Utilizing evidence based information, we provide essential knowledge and techniques as we cover topics including breast and bottle feeding, soothing, bathing, diapering, sleep, car seat safety, baby massage, baby wearing, health and wellness, and so much more! We know sleep is a sensitive subject, so we also discuss infant sleep states and sleeping behaviors. Significant time is also spent on mastering Dr. Harvey Karp's "Happiest Baby on the Block" soothing techniques. By learning these five S's you will understand the most effective ways to comfort and sooth their baby, minimize crying and maximize everyone's sleep. We encourage both parents to attend.
Class length: Total 5 hours - 2 week-nights
Introduction to Breastfeeding Class Description:
Producing breast milk is natural, yet the art of latching the baby onto the breast is learned. This class is taught by Certified Lactation Consultants and provides clear, accurate breastfeeding information for the "soon-to-be" new mother.
We cover breastfeeding expectations, strategies for success and how to avoid complications. Topics include breastfeeding techniques, various nursing positions and comfort holds, maternal diet considerations, nipple care, leaking, tips for partner feedings, and the advantages of human milk over supplementation. Discussion includes the various breast pumps for purchase or rental. We answer all your questions, including the all-important one: "How do I know my baby is getting enough?"
Class length: 1 class - 3 hours long
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety
Could you or your child's caregivers perform CPR if needed? Is your home safe for your little ones? Don't take chances - take this class! This class will give you the tools you need to Save a Little Life! Learn evidence based life saving techniques and guidelines utilized by the American Heart Association in a simple and straight forward way. Topics covered include airway obstruction removal, home safety and best response to many common household emergencies.
Class length: 1 class - 2-2.5 hours long
Childbirth Prep
Supported Birth Childbirth classes educate pregnant people and their support teams to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby, based on a combination of technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth and different pain coping tools and techniques. Class attendees will understand the importance of a birthing person's need to feel safe and nurtured in their birthing environment.
This class covers stages of labor, pain coping techniques, medications and cesareans, plus much more; it differs from other childbirth classes as it is taught in an interactive and personalized way, where class attendees participate in discussions as opposed to one-directional lectures. We will use self-exploration so attendees leave their class experience feeling empowered and positive about birth, learning there is no one "right way" to give birth. This class is especially good for those who have fears about giving birth.
Class length: Total 6 hours - 2 week-nights - each 3 hours long
Classes are for parents and caregivers only, we cannot accommodate infants or children. This class is for educational purposes not certification.
More Comments from New Parents:
"My husband and I took the Baby Care 101 Class and the Breastfeeding Class. Both were very informative and non-judgmental. The teachers were excellent and helpful. As a first time mom it was really helpful to take these classes and get as prepared as possible. I feel much more at ease and prepared for the baby!" - Lynn T.
"My wife and I took their Intro to Breastfeeding and Baby Care 101 classes. They are so well worth your money. We felt like we had all the answers to the test when our daughter arrived. We had zero problems in getting her to breastfeed from day 1 and we owe it all to the Pump Station!" - Andrew S.
"My husband and I had the pleasure of attending Barbara and Corky’s Baby 101 class today. It was terrific. We were a bit apprehensive about a four-hour Zoom session, particularly after other classes we’ve taken elsewhere, but this one was so well-done. Barbara and Corky are great teachers, warm people, and radiate deep expertise. They used the time really well and were extremely informative, while still being interactive. We learned so much and are incredibly grateful!" - 1st Time Parents To-Be Bethany & Steve
"I took your Baby Care 101 class today and it was great - much better than the Zoom hospital classes I've been taking! I found both the introductory breastfeeding and baby care classes to be so helpful and was impressed by how they engaged us on Zoom with Q&A and took care to show details up close to the screen so that we could have an experience that was like being in-person." -Nicole
"We took a 4 hour virtual 101 class with Corky and Barbara. They are both nurses and IBCLC certified so they really know their stuff. I found their presentation to be incredibly engaging (no small feat for being on Zoom) and evidence based. They were efficient and somehow managed to cover everything from swaddling, car seat basics, and soothing techniques to infant bathing. I even learned some super helpful tips for basic things I thought I knew, like putting on diaper and onesies. I am definitely going to take their breastfeeding class and am considering the virtual postpartum support group. The four hours was a little long but we are on the east coast so the evening classes during the week would have been a little too long. There is an option to take the class over two weekday evening days. - Becca D.
