Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We moved to a suite at the Evergreen Office Center in Pasadena April 2024. We are on the first floor, off their beautiful garden courtyard: 200 E Del Mar Blvd, Ste 126, Pasadena, CA 91105.
The main entrance to the building is at the corner of Del Mar and Marengo .
Parking?
Entrance to the visitor’s garage is the second driveway after Houston’s.
Prevailing parking rates apply.
If a parking attendant is not present, you must still pay for parking with a QR code that is posted throughout the garage.
Street parking is also available and free (time limit on some days and hours)
Are your classes in person?
Yep! All in-person unless indicated otherwise.
What is your Covid policy?
Masks are optional. If you have had any symptoms, we ask that you zoom in. If an instructor is sick and we cannot find a sub, we may move the class to zoom or reschedule.
What is your cancellation policy?
Bookings are non-refundable. If plans change, we are happy to move you to another public class or support group if communicated 7 days prior to class. It may also be possible to schedule a private session for a surcharge.
If your missed class is part of a series like Childbirth Ed, we cannot accommodate a makeup class. These classes sell out and it is not possible to accommodate extra people. The class comes with materials which you can read.
How does pricing work? What groups and classes are for both partners?
Most classes are priced per family and include two spots: Childbirth Class, Hypnobabies, Newborn Care, Newborn Sleep, and Breast and Bottle Feeding.
CPR and First Aid for Parents is priced per person and open to anyone like grandparents and other caregivers.
The following classes/groups are intended for the mother or birthing parent only: Preparing for the Fourth Trimester, Postpartum Support Group, and Village Prenatal.
We have intentionally created safe spaces for moms to share the unique experience of carrying, birthing and/or breastfeeding their babies. These opportunities are meant to act as our version of a Red Tent.
How do I sign up?
When do you recommend taking classes?
For childbirth, anywhere between 20 and 32 weeks (at the start of the class) if you are planning to take the 4-week series. If you prefer the weekend intensive format, you could go as late as 35 weeks.
For the newborn care and breastfeeding classes, we recommend scheduling them between 30 and 36 weeks, so the content is fresh in your head.
If you are late to the game, and signing up after 36 weeks, join us! The above recommendations are for those planning ahead. Remember you enter your birth window at 37 weeks, so ideally your classes should be done, nursery sorted, and hospital bag packed.
I want all the education available. What should I take?
You want the Bump Bundle. It includes our 4 core classes and a postpartum support group on the other side.
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