we empower growing families + cultivate community

You're not meant to go it alone.
From pregnancy to early parenthood, we provide, information,
community and products to support you on your journey.

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Before Baby

Explore all we offer to help you welcome your baby with love and confidence

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New Baby + New Parent

The early months are the perfect time to find community, emotional support + parent education

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Baby + Beyond

The work of parenting never ceases, and we're here as you continue to grow

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New Arrivals

Corduroy Bootie - Paprika

$23.99

Corduroy Overall Romper - Moonstone

$31.99

Organic Premium Burp Cloths 4 Pack - Haven

$25.99

Velvet Baby Bow Headband 5 Pack - Mustard/Navy

$21.99

Evivo Infant Probiotic Starter Kit

$79.00

Promoted to Grandma Mug

$9.99

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Classes + support

Bring your pregnancy, birth, and parenting questions to our warm and knowledgable staff. We offer unbiased, evidence-based classes, information and best practices you need to feel empowered and confident in making choices for your baby, yourself, and your family.

CLASSES + GROUPS

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LACTATION SUPPORT

Products + Rentals

We have the safest, most effective, best-in-class products to rent or buy for pregnancy, birth + early childhood. If it's in our store, it's been vetted. You can buy knowing that it will support you and your child's optimal wellness + development.

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Community + Mission

Parenting and pregnancy is not meant to be done alone. Having a new baby is an incredible experience -- and it can also be isolating and scary. Parents make life-long friends in our classes, online community, and hanging out in our space. We're a trusted nonprofit committed to nurturing families in an inclusive and safe environment.

Our Mission

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Gift Registry

create, find or manage a registry

class packages

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play + learn

buy toys for tots

gather network

connect with other parents

Membership + Discounts

Members save 20% - 50% off most classes, free classes, and a 5% discount on every single purchase of products. We also offer a Professional Membership for providers of services to growing families.

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Rentals + Trials

We rent Medela Hospital Grade Breast Pumps, AquaDoula Birth Tubs, TENS Machines, Baby Scales, Books and Videos to expecting and new parents. Members can also enjoy a 7-day trial of Baby Carriers so you can "try before you buy". Those with a prenatal or postpartum family membership enjoy either exclusive access to items or a substantial discount.

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A beloved nonprofit, we're the HQ for all things birth and parenting in SF

TRUSTED + LOVED

With over thirty years serving families in San Francisco, we have served tens of thousands of families on their pregnancy and parenting journey.

Bay Area Parent Best of the Best 2020, SFist Best of the Bay 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018

100% LIVE

Connect us with live, whether in person or on Zoom.

We cultivate belonging through live connection. There's nothing like those tiny moments: when someone asks a question you didn't feel comfortable asking; when you bump into another parent at the changing table.

INCLUSIVE

All are welcome here. We welcome people from all orientations, ethnicities, gender identities, races, education levels, religions, socio-economic statuses + family structures. We embrace all birth choices and believe every pregnant person has full ownership and autonomy over their body + their birth.