Meet, Rebecca Kushner, New Mom School – Newport Mesa’s new owner! Becca is likely a familiar face to many of you, as she is a beloved instructor in our program, teaching everything from Newborn to Toddler Classes! As an Occupational Therapist by training, and mother of two young girls, Becca has been supporting children and families for years, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role as owner and operator of a New Mom School program. Congrats, Becca! We are so excited to see how you glow! The post Meet Becca Kushner: NMS Newport Mesa Franchise Partner appeared first on N ..read more

April 8, 2024 During the months following our move to Dallas in 2022, I went through an internal battle. The prior 10 years of running NMS had been the most fulfilling of my life (minus the COVID years ha!) and after being unable to teach and interact with our community, I found myself no longer able to derive that same joy and fulfillment.  The COVID years were TOUGH for me and NMS. I contemplated shutting down numerous times but the support from you, our community, my family and friends is what kept me going, even when we weren’t profitable.  Fast forward to December of 2022 after ..read more

Over the years, New Mom School has built not only an incredible community of moms, but has also established an impressive professional network of MD partners who not only believe in and support our mission, but who advocate for the members of our community. To round out Women’s History Month, we are highlighting three of the women who are helping New Mom School make history. With their compassionate care, and invaluable guidance as advisors to our program, we are proud to work with such incredible practitioners who are truly making a difference in the maternal health landscape.   Dr. Gigi ..read more

March is women’s history month – a month dedicated to honoring women’s pivotal roles in American History. At NMS, we believe there is no role more pivotal to society than that of a mother. Whether you are working in the home, or outside of it, you are breastfeeding or formula feeding, you co-sleep or sleep train, we are here to support you as you raise your babies. We celebrate you, mama, and your tireless (and sometimes thankless!) work you undertake to care for your little humans! You inspire us everyday in the work that we do, and we are so grateful you have trusted us to accompany you on y ..read more

As we approach Valentine’s Day I often think back to my first as a new mom, and how much disappointment I felt on “Love Day” that year. On a day that I thought was supposed to be brimming with affection, adornment and happiness, I cried my way through dinner. Jack was 5 weeks old at the time, and it was the first time my husband and I were going out since he was born. My parents came over to watch him so we could spend a few hours together, alone. But I was beyond exhausted, and once we left for the restaurant, the tears wouldn’t stop. But why was I so upset? I was going out like I thought I w ..read more

For our final blog in this series, Beyond Your OB: Building Your Best Pregnancy Support Team, we are providing information about how Registered Dietician’s and Maternal Mental Health Providers can provide crucial support to expecting mothers. Below we chatted with Tara Durden, RD, and Keira Merkovsky, LCSW, about how each of their fields can assist mothers throughout their pregnancy and beyond.   Registered Dietician/Nutritionist: Nutritional needs during pregnancy drastically change. And while a solid prenatal can help fill in the gaps, a supplement is just that – a supplement, and not t ..read more

Next on our list, are two providers you may not have considered: a chiropractor and acupuncturist.  Both can provide exceptional benefits and support during your pregnancy, and beyond. In addition, and with any healthcare decision during pregnancy, make sure you consult your obstetrician to make sure these types of care are suitable based on your individual needs while you are expecting. Chiropractor: Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a non-invasive and drug-free approach that can be tremendously helpful for managing various discomforts associated with pregnancy…and there can be a lot ..read more

Recently we shared our recommended list of professionals to consider when building your pregnancy support team for success! Below we’ve broken down information about two of the professionals on our list: a Birth Doula and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and/or Feeding Expert. In addition to discussing their role in your pregnancy and beyond, we’ve included expert tips from them both! Birth Doula: We asked birth doula, Emily Heymann of Hey Mother Birth to share more about what a birth doula is and why to hire one: A birth doula is a trained professional who provides emotional support, physical com ..read more

Do you remember the day you found out you were pregnant? It seems that from that day forward, time is forever separated into two categories: before and after that day. A baby and a mother are being made, and before you can even fully believe it for yourself, you’re off to an OB-GYN or midwife, counting down weeks while counting up dress sizes. Maybe you’ve read up on what to expect, but even so, you’re frequently hit with a “WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME THIS?!”  We get it. Life is full of surprises, but making a life? It’s full of shocking discoveries, thrilling changes, and some, well…some ..read more

From the moment you find out you’re expecting, it seems like those living outside your womb start expecting, too. That is…expecting more out of you. Though these wishes and expectations often come from a place of excitement and love from family and friends, it might not always feel that way to you, as a pregnant, new mom, or seasoned mom – no matter how old your baby/babies are. The pressure builds to attend every party, to uphold all of the traditions, make a thousand lists, check them twice – you get it. It also doesn’t help that you also impose some of your own mom guilt to make the holiday ..read more