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our flagship location

Newport Mesa

Newport Mesa

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

OUR FLAGSHIP LOCATION

Newport Mesa, CA

2675 Irvine Ave, Suite 114
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

newport@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

meet the owner

Becca Kushner
Location Owner | Newport Mesa

A mom of two girls and has a professional background as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Becca joined New Mom School as an Instructor in 2022 and had the opportunity to participate in the Second Time Mom class when her second daughter was born. Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist and joining New Mom School, Becca worked as a Youth Programs Director in different communities around Orange County and Los Angeles. She is passionate about connecting people and making Mamas feel comfortable and ready to take on motherhood. New Mom School is thrilled to have Becca step into the role of Studio Owner for New Mom School Newport Mesa and to have her continue to grow such a beautiful community. 

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

Dede O’rear

RISING TODDLER 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

Chelsea Crow Fuentes

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST

Natalia Bergman

BABYPROOFING EXPERT

Hayley Goldberg

PARENT COACH

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

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