Los Alamitos
You get one chance to be a new mom. Make it count.
Gain confidence, knowledge and a supportive community – 100% in-person classes

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mom-focused benefits
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new mom school – los alamitos
fundamentally changing the way new moms are cared for.â„¢Â

The fourth trimester—the 12 weeks after birth—is one of the most transformative (and challenging) times in a mother’s life.
Yet, 85% of moms experience distress.*
The best way to thrive in motherhood is to prepare before it begins—
and we’re here to make sure you’re supported every step of the way.
Our 8-week, research-backed courses give you:
- NPostpartum & breastfeeding support from the pros
- NClasses synced to your baby’s birthdate
- NA built-in village of moms & experts who’ve got your back
Motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone.
Let’s prepare for your best beginning!
Pregnant? Now’s the time to lock in your support system—so we’re ready and waiting when you need it most.
class schedule
join a 100% in-person class alongside 13 other moms,
grouped by baby birth dateÂ
With 14 moms grouped by baby birthdate, our 90-minute weekly class in each 8-week series ensures a supportive, close-knit experience.
Expecting? Now is the perfect time to build the postpartum team to help you glow through life’s most beautiful transition.
what to expect
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core classes
newborn, infant, and toddler class
Our in-person classes guide you through every stage of early motherhood—so you feel prepared, confident, and supported for your most important job.
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


meet the owner
Vivian Potter
Location owner | Los Alamitos
Vivian is a proud mother to a beautiful daughter and a proud alumni of New Mom School — she has taken every class available to first time moms. Prior to opening the Los Alamitos location, Vivian worked in K-12 public education for 19 years and has been an adjunct professor at a local university. She started her career as a Spanish teacher at Oak and Los Al High, and served as high school and district administrator in several districts around Orange County and in Santa Monica. Vivian is passionate about education, parenthood, and community building and is so excited to create a space for moms to connect and find their village. In her free time Vivian enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures (she is trilingual!), cooking and trying new foods, knitting, wine tasting, sports (baseball and USC football), and spending time with her daughter and husband.
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local resources
enjoy the best los alamitos has to offer pre & postnatal families
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
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