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our flagship location

Encinitas, CA

Gain confidence, knowledge and a supportive community – 100% in-person classes

Encinitas, CA

(Coming soon)

Encinitas CA 92024

encinitas@newmomschool.com

           

 

gather in glow

Our signature offerings

core classes

newborn

0 - 3 months
register while pregnant

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infant

3 - 6 months

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rising

toddler

6 - 12 months

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toddler

12 - 18 months

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second time

moms

 

0 - 3 months

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breastfeeding

support group

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OUR FLAGSHIP LOCATION

core classes

newborn

0 - 3 months

$

infant

3 - 6 months

$

rising toddler

6 - 12 months

$

toddler

12 - 18 months

$

second time moms

0 - 3 months

$

breastfeeding support group

$
glowing testimonials

loved by moms, recommended by doctors

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Why we exist

we’re fundamentally changing the way new moms are cared for.

New Mom School members enjoy:

  • NLess stress, anxiety, and depression
  • NBetter relationships with their partners
  • NKnowledge to raise happier, healthier babies
Shir Barton

meet the owner

Shir Barton
Location owner | Encinitas

Shir has a diverse professional background with eight years of experience in finance across multiple roles including administration, business analysis, and project management. She has lived in many cities throughout Southern California, eventually settling in Orange County where she was first introduced to New Mom School and participated in both the Newborn and Infant series with her son who is now a toddler.

Having personally experienced the gap in support for new moms after having her own child and finding the invaluable resource of New Mom School, Shir developed a strong passion for helping others during this challenging period. Now that she has moved back to her hometown of San Diego, she is excited to make a meaningful impact on the community and build a village of new moms and postpartum experts to support one another.

our team

Aarani Montanari

INSTRUCTOR

Jami Suryan

INSTRUCTOR & RISING TODDLER/TODDLER PROGRAM MANAGER

Kim Kased

PROGRAM MANAGER

Brittany Glass

INSTRUCTOR

Liz Gazin

INSTRUCTOR

Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP LEADER

Bri Rhyne

INSTRUCTOR

Julie O'Connell

INSTRUCTOR

our visiting experts

Dr. Meredith Hansen

PSYCHOLOGIST

Keira
Merkovsky

LCSW

 

R. DeDe
Soto

ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

Liz
Koren

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Heather
Steffens

PEDIATRIC SLEEP
CONSULTANT & FEEDING SPECIALIST

Laurel
Herzog

PHOTOGRAPHER

Hoag Pelvic Health Program

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

our network of resources

Breastfeeding Support

New Mom School
Breastfeeding Support Group - FREE!
newmomschoostg.wpenginepowered.com/breastfeeding-support

Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC
shellyjacobs.com/.

Postpartum Support In The Home

Newborn Nurtury

Day and Night Support Services
*Discounts Available For Our Class Members

(714) 747-5097
newbornnurtury.com/

Postpartum Therapists

Keira Merkovsky, LCSW
(949) 293-9643
counselingwithkeira.com

Laura Navarro-Pickens, LCSW
(562) 882-7901
therapistlaura.com

Shira Kfir, LCSW
(949) 943-0445
shirakfirlcsw.com

Low-Cost Therapy Services
livingsuccesscenter.org

Psychiatrists

Sonya Rasminsky, MD
sonyarasminsky.com

Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health
harbormentalhealth.com

Postpartum Mental Health Resources

Hoag Maternal Mental Health Referral Line
949-764-5333

Postpartum Support International
(800) 944-4773
postpartum.net

OC Postpartum Wellness Program
(714) 480-5160
OChealthinfo.Com/Bhs/About/Pi

Postpartumdepression.Org
postpartumdepression.org

Couples Therapy

Meredith Hansen, PSY D
Drmeredithhansen.com

Chelsea Crow-Fuentes, LMFT
babybumptherapy.com

Courtney Shen Deshetler, PSY D
Socalcouplestherapy.com

Curry Psychology Group
currypsychology.com/

Insight Psychology Center
Insightpsychologycenter.com

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Pelvic Sanity
Women's Health Physical Therapist
pelvicsanity.com/

Hoag Pelvic Health Program
Women's Health Physical Therapist
(800) 400-4624
Hoag.Org/Specialties-Services/Other-Programs-Services/Pelvic-Health/

Pediatric Chiropractor

Dr. Valerie Farino, DC
drvaleriechiropractic.com

Dr. Tara Olivieri, DC
olivieriwellness.com

Pediatric Physical, OT, Speech Therapies

Pure Pediatric Therapy
purepeds.com/

Dr. Katie Donnelly, PT (In-Home Treatment)
PTforbaby.com

Acupuncture

Joyce Wellness Group
Dr. Megan Joyce

joycewellness.com

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel, L.AC
In-Home Treatment
ommami.com

Dr. Lauren Messelbeck, MS, L.AC
lifepointacupuncture.com

Samara White, LAC
Acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy
counterpointwellness.com

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Heather Steffens
Bonne Nuit Baby
bonnenuitbaby.com/Meet-Heather

Maternity Benefits & Employing Help In The Home

Lisa Pierson-Weinberger, Esq.
lawofficelpw.com

Newborn and Family Photography

Poppy Lea Photography
poppyleaphotography.com

Infertility Support

Infertility Unfiltered
Victoria Niño
infertilityunfiltered.com

Parenting Coach

Hayley Goldberg, LMFT
Heart Of Connecting
heartofconnecting.com

blog + resources