If you’re a new or expecting mom in Los Gatos, California or the greater South Bay, we have exciting news! New Mom School, a trusted leader in postpartum support and education, is opening its newest location right here in our community.
Our mission? To fundamentally change the way moms are supported in the fourth trimester. We offer community, resources, and research-backed care to help moms thrive, not just survive. After transforming the lives of thousands of women in Orange County, we’re thrilled to bring our heart-centered, mom-first approach to the amazing moms of Los Gatos, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and surrounding South Bay Communities.
Curious to see what a class is really like?
Get a full overview of our curriculum, class structure, and expert-led topics in our detailed blog post: What to Expect in a New Mom School Class: Real Support for You & Your Baby.
We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into our village!
Meet Riya Dhaliwal, the Heart Behind New Mom School South Bay
New Mom School South Bay is led by Riya Dhaliwal, a mom of two (Simi, 3, and Tej, 8 months), healthtech veteran, certified doula, childbirth educator, and perinatal behavioral health coach. But more than anything, she’s a mom who remembers exactly what those early postpartum days feel like.
Bringing New Mom School to the South Bay wasn’t just a professional decision, it was deeply personal.
“After my first baby was born, I remember searching for something that didn’t exist here…a space where I could get real answers to all the new-mom questions, but also just feel understood. I wanted to be surrounded by people who were in it with me. Not judged. Not rushed. Just supported. That’s what I want to give other moms now.” – Riya
Her vision was inspired by the flagship New Mom School location in Newport Beach, where she witnessed the power of true connection.
“I kept hearing story after story of moms who met in the newborn series and stayed friends for years, now celebrating their kids’ second or even fifth birthdays side by side. That kind of friendship doesn’t just organically happen in our community. I knew we needed to build this in the South Bay. So many of us are transplants here without family or close friends nearby. And this kind of community can drastically change a new mom’s postpartum experience. It really could be the key difference between surviving and thriving.” – Riya
With 15+ years in healthcare strategy and a lifelong passion for maternal wellness, Riya is on a mission to change the narrative for new moms in the South Bay, starting with one powerful, supportive village at a time.
Why the 4th Trimester Deserves More Support
The fourth trimester, the first three months after birth , is an intense, emotional, and often isolating time. 85% of new moms experience some level of postpartum distress, and 1 in 7 will face postpartum depression. Riya and the team at New Mom School are here to change that.
Through a structured, 8-week series, moms are placed in small, closed groups with others whose babies are the same age. Classes are 90 minutes long and feature local expert speakers on everything from lactation and infant sleep to maternal mental health, pelvic floor therapy, and more.
But perhaps the most powerful part? The community. Moms form deep bonds with each other, often staying connected long after the class ends.
Classes Begin This August
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or are already in the thick of newborn life, New Mom School South Bay is here for you. This isn’t just a class, it’s your village.
Spots are limited. Register today!
📍 Learn more and save your seat: https://newmomschool.com/south-bay-ca/
Let’s rewrite the story of motherhood in South Bay, together.