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Pregnancy Classes and Parenting Classes in DC

Be the best parent you can be by taking some pregnancy and parenting classes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Photo courtesy of Momease
Be the best parent you can be by taking some pregnancy and parenting classes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Photo courtesy of Momease
8/7/22 - By Jennifer Marino Walters

First-time parenthood is a joyous occasion in anyone's life, but it can also be a stressful time full of all sorts of questions. What can parents expect during pregnancy? What will labor and childbirth be like? How can parents best care for a new baby? Pregnancy and parenting classes can help answer all of these questions and more. And with a huge variety of pregnancy and parenting classes in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, families can find the perfect class to meet their needs.

We've rounded up some of the best pregnancy and parenting classes in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, including a few free classes. These classes cover topics like labor and delivery, infant care and CPR, breastfeeding, and more. Many of these pregnany and parenting classes are offered both virtually and in person.

Once your child is big enough to take classes of their own, check out our Guide to Classes for Kids Near DC for classes for kids of all ages and interests, from baby swim classes to dance classes for kids. 

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Pregnancy classes will help you prepare for labor and delivery. Photo courtesy of Nova Birth Partners
Pregnancy classes will help you prepare for labor and delivery. Photo courtesy of Nova Birth Partners

Pregnancy Classes and Parenting Classes in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Stork Childbirth Education

DC Metro Area
Stork was founded by two certified nurse practitioners who noticed a lack of quality prenatal education. The company offers three-hour childbirth classes with a registered labor-and-delivery nurse via Zoom or at participants' homes in the DC metro area. New parents can also take Baby Care and Infant CPR and breastfeeding classes.  READ MORE

Lamaze DC

DC Metro Area
The DC chapter of Lamaze International provides childbirth classes to expectant parents in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Classes are offered both virtually and in-person at various locations. Infant Care & CPR and breastfeeding classes are also available for new parents.  READ MORE

Inova Childbirth and Parenting Classes

Fairfax, VA
Inova offers a wide array of childbirth and parenting education classes for every schedule and budget. Classes are offered both virtually and in person at an INOVA location in Fairfax, Virginia. Class options include Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, From Bump to Baby, and more.  READ MORE

Nested

Arlington & Falls Church, VA
Nested's childbirth and parenting educators are licensed doctors, nurses, midwives, and more with a combined 120 years of medical experience. Childbirth Education and Newborn Care & Infant CPR classes are offered both online and in-person in Falls Church and Arlington, Virginia. Private classes are also available. READ MORE

Metropolitan Doulas

DC Metro Area
Metropolitan's postpartum doulas teach baby care classes both virtually and privately at homes in DC and Northern Virginia. Classes are offered for parents of newborns, infants 6 months and older, and toddlers. Metropolitan also occasionally offers FREE postpartum preparation classes online through its Facebook page.  READ MORE

NOVA Birth Partners

DC Metro Area
NOVA Birth Partners offers childbirth classes (including a hypno-birthing class), newborn care classes, and breasfeeding classes to expecting and new parents in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Classes are offered both virtually and in person.  READ MORE

Momease

Alexandria, VA
Momease offers a variety of prenatal and postpartum classes for DC-area parents-to-be and parents, including childbirth education, baby care, breastfeeding, massage, and parenting classes. The classes are offered virtually; in person at Momease's Alexandria, Virginia offices; or privately at clients' homes.  READ MORE
Parenting classes can teach child-care skills and help parents meet new friends. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services Parenting Education Programs
Parenting classes can teach child-care skills and help parents meet new friends. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services Parenting Education Programs

FREE Pregnancy Classes and Parenting Classes in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Moms 2 Be

Washington, DC
Educare DC’s prenatal program, Moms 2 Be, empowers mothers through the continuum of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting an infant. It offers parenting and birthing classes at Educare DC’s campus at IDEA Public Charter School in Deanwood. The program is free for income-qualified DC residents, and pregnant moms are admitted on a rolling basis.  READ MORE

Pregnancy Clinic LifeSense Education

Annapolis, Bowie, & Severna Park, MD
The Pregnancy Clinic offers free parenting classes, free labor classes, and other free life skills classes online and at its offices  in Annapolis, Bowie, and Severna Park, Maryland. Class offerings include Healthy Pregnancy, Baby Basics, Baby Bonding & Massage, and more. READ MORE

Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services Parenting Education Programs

Fairfax County, VA
The Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services offers free classes that teach parents positive and effective ways to interact with their children at every age and stage of development. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish online and at various locations in Fairfax County, Virginia.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Jennifer Marino Walters
Jennifer Marino Walters is the DC and travel editor for Mommy Poppins and the author of over 20 beloved children's books. A proud mom of three—plus twins!—she lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and busy brood. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find Jennifer cheering from the sidelines of a baseball game, supporting her daughter’s cheerleading squad, diving into a good book, or exploring new destinations. Connect with her on Instagram @jmwalters718.
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