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Main Line Family Education
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      • Achieving Milestones
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      • Why Won’t My Child Sleep?!
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      • Infant and Child CPR
      • Back to Work After Baby
      • Starting Solids and Cups
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    • Erica Desper
    • Beth Krause
    • Stephanie Lint
    • Linda Muller
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    • Amy Smith
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Classes for Pregnancy and Early Parenthood

Our mission is to educate, support and empower you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Work with our team of experts to enhance your parenthood journey.

Classes for Pregnancy

Prepare for the birth of your baby with our expert instructors.

Classes for Pregnancy

Classes for Early Parenthood

Enhance your journey through parenthood with newborn classes

Classes for Parenthood

Meetups

Join us before or after baby to meet and connect with other new mothers.

Pregnancy Meetups New Mom & Baby Meetups

What’s Happening at MLFEd

March 31, 2021

Heading Back to Work After Baby? Make the Most of Your Employer’s Childcare Benefits

March 1, 2021

We are 2021’s “Most Loved Learning Center” and “Best Parent Education”

February 17, 2021

The Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle: How to Avoid it in Labor

Main Line Parent Love Award 2020 Badge
Hulafrog Most Loved Learning Center Award 2020

About Us

Main Line Family Education provides evidence-based education, support, and community for parents-to-be and young families. We are based 15 miles outside Philadelphia, in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Our team of experts will prepare and enhance your journey through pregnancy and early parenthood. Beyond the usual class structure, we strive to provide you with a more personalized educational experience and the opportunity to meet new friends and expand your parenting “village”.

At MLFEd we recognize that every pregnancy, birth and family is unique. Whether you’re joining us inside our comfortable studio or virtually from your own home, every instructor will teach you LIVE. We offer small group classes, private classes, one-on-one new parent support and the opportunity to connect with other families during our frequent Meetups.

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How’s the communication going these days with yo How’s the communication going these days with your partner? If you’re finding it harder after having a baby, or concerned that you’re not on the same wavelength before your baby is born, you’re not alone! 

Over 70% (!) of couples with newborns report they are less satisfied with their relationship. But that doesn’t have to be the case...

Dr. Beth Krause has created a one-of-a-kind program that’s unique to parenthood, to increase communication between partners and help get couples on the same page. 

Ideal for parents-to-be AND parents with babies, this course will help you increase communication and build a shared experience of parenthood alongside your partner, so that you can better support one other as your family grows. 

Join us virtually this Saturday 4/17 at 9:30 AM (EST) for Partners to Parents! Space is limited. Register online at: www.mlfed.com. 

#mlfed #mainlinefamilyeducation #partnerstoparents #parentstobe #relationshipgoals #newparents #newmom #newdad #momanddadtobe #newborn #babymakesthree #devonpa #mainlinepa #maternalmentalhealth #awardwinningclasses #licensedclinicalpsychologist #philadelphia
April 11-17, 2021 marks the 4th Annual National Bl April 11-17, 2021 marks the 4th Annual National Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)

From @blackmamasmatter:
The “campaign led by Black Mamas Matter Alliance will be a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to:

➡️Deepen the national conversation about Black Maternal Health in the US.

➡️Amplify community-driven policy, research and care solutions.

➡️Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders.

➡️ Provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice.

➡️Enhance community organizing on Black Maternal Health. 

#bmhw21 #bmhw #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #blacklivesmatter #blackmomsmatter #blackparentsmatter #momlife #maternalhealth #motherhood #momssupportingmoms #childbirthclasses #pregnancy #postpartum #philadelphia #devonpa #chescopa #mainlinepa #ittakesavillage
Did you know??🍼🧑‍🍼🤔 Fresh, newly ex Did you know??🍼🧑‍🍼🤔

Fresh, newly expressed breastmilk has a shelf life depending on how it is stored. But as with any fresh nutrients, the sooner the better! 

The CDC recommends the following storage guidelines for healthy, term babies: 

🍼 Up to 4 hours at room temperature 
🍼Up to 4 days in your refrigerator 
🍼Up to 6 months in a standard freezer (if you’ve got a deep freezer, up to 12 months is acceptable, but the sooner the better!)

Other considerations:
🧊When thawing frozen milk, use within 24 hours. 
🔥When warming with a bottle warmer, use within 2 hours. 
🍼When taking refrigerated milk out and letting jt come to room temperature on its own: allow for 2 hours to warm and then feed baby within 4 hours. 

For more information:

💻 visit https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm

👩‍🏫 join breastfeeding expert Donna Sinnott, IBCLC for her virtual Breastfeeding 101 class once a month here at MLFEd. Next class: TONIGHT at 6 EST. Register online: www.mlfed.com 

#mlfed #mainlinefamilyeducation #breastfeeding #breastmilk #breastmilkstorage #pumping #liquidgold #ibclc #pumpingmom #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingclass #virtuallearning #awardwinning #ittakesavillage #weareyourvillage #devonpa #mainlinepa #philadelphia
It’s a rainy Monday here in the Philly burbs, bu It’s a rainy Monday here in the Philly burbs, but we’re cozy here in the studio prepping for a week of virtual classes 👩‍🏫💻🤰👶👪

We can’t wait to welcome you back for in-person instruction, but in the meantime please join us virtually from the comfort of your home! 🏡 

Our classes are taught live and space is limited in each to ensure personalized instruction. Our experts are committed to meeting you where you are on your parenting journey and to helping you to build a village of support! 

Classes this week include:

👣MON: Infant & Child CPR 
👣TUES: Breastfeeding 101
👣THURS: Newborn Basics
👣SAT: Partners to Parents 
👣SUN: Childbirth Prep (FULL)
👣MON: Starting Solids & Cups (FULL)

Classes that are full in April have spots remaining in May!

Register online at: www.mlfed.com. We’ll send you a link to join us 24-48 hrs before your class begins. 

#mlfed #mainlinefamilyeducation #classroom #childbirtheducation #pregnancy #parentstobe #devonpa #mainlinepa #philadelphia #classesforpregnancy #classesforparentsonline #classesforparentsandbabies #momsofthemainline #momssupportingmoms #momtobe #dadtobe #newmom #newdad #newparents #awardwinning #ittakesavillage #weareyourvillage
⭐️FUN FACT⭐️ The term “backwash” usu ⭐️FUN FACT⭐️ 

The term “backwash” usually has a negative connotation, but not when it comes to breastfeeding! 🤱💕

According to scientists, “When a baby suckles at a mother’s breast, a vacuum is created. Within that vacuum, the infant’s saliva is sucked back into the mother’s nipple, where receptors in her mammary gland read its signals...it contains information about the baby’s immune status....if mammary gland receptors detect the presence of pathogens, they compel the mother’s body to produce antibodies to fight it, and those antibodies travel through breast milk back into the baby’s body where they target the infection.” Source: Angela Garbes, interviewing biologist Dr. Katie Hinde. 

Join us this TUESDAY 4/13 at 6 PM EST for more tips and tricks, ideal for expectant mothers! Our virtual Breastfeeding 101 class is led by expert Donna Sinnott, IBCLC. Register online: www.mlfed.com. Join us from anywhere 💻🌎

#mlfed #mainlinefamilyeducation #breastfeeding101 #planningtobreastfeed #breastfeedingclass #liquidgold #ibclc #boobdonnaibclc #scienceiscool #ittakesavillage #weareyourvillage #devonpa #mainlinepa #momssupportingmoms
For expectant and brand new parents: the good news For expectant and brand new parents: the good news is you WILL sleep again 🙌 But right now, you might be wondering “WHEN??” 😴

Join award winning pediatric sleep consultant Erica Desper for a comprehensive look at newborn sleep patterns, cycles, and what you can do to maximize the amount of rest your family gets after your baby’s birth. 

Ideal for expectant and brand new parents with babies under 3 months of age. For parents of older babies and toddlers, check out our “Why Won’t My Child Sleep?!” class. 

Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and discussion with Erica during this class. 

Register online at www.mlfed.com. Space is limited.

#mlfed #mainlinefamilyeducation #newbornsleep #tiredparents #newborn #babysleep #parentstobe #pregnancy #motherhood #ittakesavillage #confidentparenting #weareyourvillage #devonpa #mainlinepa #mainlinemoms #phillymoms #philadelphia #waynepa #haverfordpa #villanovapa #brynmawrpa #paolipa #malvernpa #newtownsquarepa #radnorpa #balacynwydpa #pennvalleypa #havertownpa #phoenixvillepa #collegevillepa
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What Our Parents Are Saying

This year, in the pandemic, my husband and I were expecting our first child. I have always looked forward to taking birthing and parenting classes, etc. (just something weird I have always thought would be a fun experience) and was pretty disappointed that we wouldn’t be able to take any in person classes. We took a couple Paoli hospital classes and another organization’s class (which were fine) but lackluster. Let’s just say they did not satisfy my craving.

Then we took a class with Nicole! Immediately the void was satiated; the interactive, educated, and overall positive and upbeat vibe that Nicole brought to the class, virtually,  was fabulous.  Both my husband and I feel that Nicole and guests provide the most well rounded, engaging, approachable parenting classes. I have continued on to attend many more MLFED classes since.

In a time when the world is having to keep distant, I have found friendship and a sense of community. I can’t say enough about how much Nicole has done for me and my family this year as an educator and a person. We are grateful for MLFED!

B.D.

“I just wanted to write to you and thank you for hosting such great virtual classes for my husband and I in preparation for the arrival of our newborn! When I found out my hospital wasn’t offering any in person classes due to COVID, I started to panic worried that we would not have a personalized educational experience, but my good friend recommended I look into Main Line Family Education and I’m very grateful she did :) You and your team shared a TON of great information, but presented it in very digestible bites throughout each seminar which for us was key! Your positive and warm attitude also gave me a sense of relief knowing that it’s okay when things aren’t ideal.”

V.F.

“We took several classes with Main Line Family Education, both before and after our daughter was born. We took: Newborn Basics, Breastfeeding 101, Why Won’t My Child Sleep?! and Infant & Child CPR. Each class offered a unique expert with a wealth of knowledge. The classes are really small and individualized and we learned so much in each one! Nicole and her team are fantastic and we can’t say enough good things about them!”

J.S.

“I’ve taken 4 classes with you now (time flies!), and I can honestly say you’ve helped make my transition as a new mom so much easier. I felt equipped to face many of the unknowns around childbirth, felt confident to know how to manage our breastfeeding relationship, learned about how to care for my body post-birth, and now helping my baby understand sleep and how to help him develop good sleep habits (gently!). I know not everyone’s experiences or babies are the same, and (mine) happens to be a very chill baby, but your classes let me be proactive in preparing all of us for the changes before we were desperate for help saving us from a lot of anxiety and stress.”

K.L.

“Nicole gave my husband and I such valuable information and allowed us to leave her Childbirth class with so much more confidence than when we came in. Her warmth and vast knowledge/resources made us feel at home and that we were in good hands. We are both so happy to have met her and to have had this experience be included in our journey.”

L.C.

“Nicole is a great educator — she has mastery of the subject matter and breaks down information in an accessible way. I appreciate her combination of being positive and encouraging us to believe we can do it, while at the same time being realistic about the parts of childbirth and caring for newborns that are challenging and messy. Not everyone seems to get the “tone” right in a way that feels both empowering and realistic.”

Anonymous

“I can’t recommend Nicole’s classes enough – we were looking for something different than the traditional hospital experience, but that would leave us ready to deliver at our Main Line Health hospital. Nicole offered just that. With her years of experience and vast knowledge of what it’s really like…we felt cared for and informed. If you’re looking for a smaller feel in a beautiful location, Main Line Family Education is absolutely the way to go!”

K.F.

“Tremendous experience. My wife and I cannot rave enough about Nicole and her program. We learned so much, but more importantly feel so much more comfortable and prepared to start this new journey. Nicole’s expertise and experience were paramount…and I can honestly say she put many fears at ease.”

G.R.

My wife and I recently attended a Childbirthing Prep class taught by Nicole here. The space was very upscale and comfortable, and Nicole was both engaging and knowledgeable. As first time parents, this was a must-take class for us. I’m sure we will be back soon for more. Thank you Main Line Family Education!

J.A.

We attended both the Childbirth Prep class and the Breastfeeding class and highly recommend them to others.

Nicole is so knowledgeable and down to earth, she instantly puts you at ease and enables you to ask questions and feel comfortable in the environment. The classes are small enough that you benefit with a more individual approach rather then lecture hall style. As first time parents, my husband and I both found the style, information covered and pace of the class fantastic!

For the Breastfeeding class we had Donna – who again is so knowledgeable in her field and instantly brings a sense of enjoyment to doing the class. She is down to earth and factual. She makes breastfeeding fun and a lot less daunting!

We are already looking into other classes and also appreciate Nicole’s personal follow up after each class and recommendations.

E.R.
“Inside look at labor and delivery – lots of information based on experience. Friendly and open environment and positive attitude. I also liked the class broken into two segments. One half day would have been more intimidating I think and it let us embrace the content it in pieces. I loved that the instruction was practical and evidence-based, and I appreciated how open Nicole was to answering questions during and after the sessions.”
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Devon, PA 19333

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