Overview of Nested’s Classes
- Classes sell out fast, so be sure to register EARLY in your pregnancy!
- The CBE & NBCPR online VIDEO classes are available 24/7 from the comfort of your home; professionally produced, HIPAA-compliant, closed-captioned, AND viewers can start, stop & watch it as many times as preferred during a 1-month membership, which can be extended for a discounted rate once the month ends. NOTE: 1-month access begins on date of purchase.
- Registration for Nested’s Childbirth Education class and Newborn Care & Infant CPR Certification class is for up to 2 people (1 ticket = 2 people) – yourself AND your partner, a grandparent or a friend
- Registration for Nested’s CPR/First Aid/AED Certification class and Comprehensive Babysitting with CPR Certification class is for 1 person (1 ticket = 1 person)
Childbirth Education (CBE) class
Class that will prepare you for your journey through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period!
In-Person
Attend a group class with other expectant parents.
In-Person Class Details
Nested’s In-Person Childbirth Education (CBE) Boot Camp is a comprehensive class that will prepare you for your journey through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period!
In this class we will:
- Review common third trimester issues and what to expect at your 36-week visit
- Learn about the signs of labor, when to call your obstetrician, and what should be on your hospital bag packing list
- Discuss each stage of labor and what can help alleviate and relax the mom, including options for pain management and potential interventions during the labor process
- See what the hospital process will look like and what to expect from your healthcare team
- Discuss the “typical” childbirth scenario as well as how to prepare for the unexpected, including inductions, assisted vaginal births and c-sections.
- Learn specialized comfort techniques to help with labor pain
- Learn and practice tips, tricks and techniques for Prenatal Wellness: Pelvic Floor Health, Ergonomics & Exercises from a physical therapist
At Nested we know the importance of optimizing the physical and mental health of both parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With coping strategies, empowerment, education on diet & exercise and community resources, parents will leave feeling prepared for the doctor’s office, the delivery room and the trip back home.
We recommend taking this class on the earlier side of your pregnancy (24-39 weeks).
Note: 1 registration ticket allows for up to 2 people (1 ticket = 2 people) to attend the class and access the course resources.
Online VIDEO
Access the Closed Captioned (CC) Online VIDEO class, unlimited 1-month viewing, & group Q/A.
Online VIDEO Class Details
Nested’s professionally-produced, HIPAA-compliant online VIDEO Childbirth Education (CBE) Boot Camp class with Closed Captioning is a comprehensive class prepares you for your journey through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
A registration purchase provides you with 1-month access to the course video (available 24/7 from the comfort of your home with the ability to start, stop & view as many times as you’d like during the 1-month), LIVE virtual Q&A group discussion sessions with other clients, and the class Resource Guide. If you would like continued access to the video and Q&A sessions, you may renew your membership access for a discounted fee every month until your delivery. NOTE: The 1-month access begins on date of purchase AND 1 ticket allows for 2 people to access the online VIDEO class and resources.
This unique experience is taught by Nested’s Founder, Nidhi Reva MPH, PA-C, and includes access to a Nested-facilitated LIVE virtual Q&A discussion session with other clients, and the class Resource Guide.
The online VIDEO Childbirth Education (CBE) class with Closed Captioning provides the viewer to:
- Review common third trimester issues and what to expect at your 36-week visit
- Learn about the signs of labor, when to call your obstetrician, and what should be on your hospital bag packing list
- Learn each stage of labor and what can help alleviate and relax the mom, including options for pain management and potential interventions during the labor process
- See what the hospital process will look like and what to expect from your healthcare team
- Learn about an overview of a “typical” childbirth scenario, as well as how to prepare for the unexpected, including inductions, assisted vaginal births and c-sections.
- View an experienced labor doula demonstrate specialized comfort techniques to help with labor pain
- Sign up & participate in the Nested facilitated Q&A sessions — NOTE: The dates & times are posted each month and may be found on the video class page, which is available by logging into your account after purchasing access to this class.
At Nested, we know the importance of optimizing the physical and mental health of parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With coping strategies, empowerment, education on diet & exercise and community resources, parents will feel prepared for the doctor’s office, the delivery room and the trip back home.
We recommend viewing this online video class on the earlier side of your pregnancy (24-39 weeks).
LIVE Virtual
Participate in a LIVE Virtual interactive group class & ask the Instructor questions.
LIVE Virtual Class Details
Nested’s LIVE Virtual interactive Childbirth Education (CBE) Boot Camp is a comprehensive class that will prepare you for your journey through labor, delivery, and the postpartum period!
This unique experience is taught as a 3-hour LIVE Virtual interactive class that you can take in the comfort of your home. One of Nested’s instructors will teach and answer your questions during the class, which also includes access to the course Resource Guide. This class will be held via GoToMeeting and the link for it will be shared via email to all registered clients 2-3 days prior to the class.
In this class we will:
- Review common third trimester issues and what to expect at your 36-week visit
- Learn about the signs of labor, when to call your obstetrician, and what should be on your hospital bag packing list
- Discuss each stage of labor and what can help alleviate and relax the mom, including options for pain management and potential interventions during the labor process
- See what the hospital process will look like and what to expect from your healthcare team
- Discuss the “typical” childbirth scenario as well as how to prepare for the unexpected, including inductions, assisted vaginal births and c-sections.
- Learn from experienced labor doulas as they demonstrate specialized comfort techniques to help with labor pain
- Learn and practice tips, tricks and techniques for Prenatal Wellness: Pelvic Floor Health, Ergonomics & Exercises from a physical therapist
At Nested we know the importance of optimizing the physical and mental health of both parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With coping strategies, empowerment, education on diet & exercise and community resources, parents will leave feeling prepared for the doctor’s office, the delivery room and the trip back home.
We recommend taking this class on the earlier side of your pregnancy (24-39 weeks). Classes sell out fast, so it’s important to register earlier in your pregnancy.
Note: 1 registration ticket allows for up to 2 people (1 ticket = 2 people) to participate in the class and access the course resources.
Newborn Care and Infant CPR Certification (NB/CPR) Class
Class that prepares you for the moment your baby is born through the first few anxiety-provoking months. It also includes American Red Cross CPR certification in a blended format (online & in-person)
Blended In-Person & Online
Attend the in-person portion as a group class with other expectant parents.
In-Person Class Details
Nested’s Newborn & Infant Care with CPR Certification (NB/CPR) Boot Camp is a comprehensive class that takes you on a journey from the day of discharge through your newborn’s first few months at home. Our emphasis is setting your family up for a smooth transition, promoting a healthy baby, parents and supporting community.
In this class we will:
- Review “normal” newborn appearance and hospital discharge logistics
- Learn signs of newborn illness (e.g., jaundice, thrush, colic, cradle cap) and when to call your pediatrician
- Demonstrate swaddling, holding positions, soothing techniques, bathing and changing diapers
- Discussion nutrition, formula vs. breastfeeding and breastfeeding tips
- Learn choking prevention tactics & infant CPR and demonstrate how to resuscitate a specialized CPR non-responsive dolls, and receive American Red Cross CPR certification (starting February 2023)**
- Learn & practice tips, tricks and techniques for Prenatal Wellness: Pelvic Floor Health, Ergonomics & Exercises from a physical therapist and have access to physical therapy videos to address proper ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal injury new parents face
- Discuss the new challenges of a growing family in terms of boundaries with work and family
Ultimately, clients will be armed with a toolkit to strengthen the physical and emotional health of the entire family. This is a perfect class for biological, adoptive or foster parents, friends, caregivers, nannies and grandparents.
We recommend taking this class later in the pregnancy, after 30 weeks – mainly because we review what happens after the baby is delivered and through the first year. We find taking it closer to the due date helps keep this info “fresher” and top of mind.
Note: 1 registration ticket allows for up to 2 people (1 ticket = 2 people) to attend the class and access the course resources. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the class date for all of our CPR certification classes. This provides time for the client data to be processed into the American Red Cross system, which will then auto-send the account creation & log-in details to the clients to provide plenty of time to take & successfully pass the online portion of the class.
**NOTE: The hands-on breathing practice portion of the CPR/choking prevention during class is held OUTDOORS due to health & safety reasons based on government guidelines & requirements due to COVID-19. Should this portion of the class need to be suspended, once it is determined to be safe to resume doing so, Nested will provide all registered attendees with a COMPLIMENTARY coupon code to register for an in-person CPR Certification (only) class to practice & demonstrate the hands-on skills training portion.
Online VIDEO
Access the Closed Captioned (CC) Online VIDEO class, unlimited 1-month viewing, & group Q/A.
Online VIDEO Class Details
This professionally produced, HIPAA-compliant online VIDEO Newborn Care & Infant CPR (NB/CPR) class with Closed Captioning prepares you for the moment your baby is born through the first few anxiety-provoking months. NOTE: VIDEO class is for educational purposes only and does not include American Red Cross CPR Certification.
A registration purchase provides you with 1-month access to the course video (available 24/7 from the comfort of your home with the ability to start, stop & view as many times as you’d like during the 1-month), LIVE virtual Q&A group discussion sessions with other clients, and the class Resource Guide. If you would like continued access to the video and Q&A sessions, you may renew your membership access for a discounted fee every month until your delivery. NOTE: The 1-month access begins on date of purchase AND 1 ticket allows for 2 people to access the online VIDEO class and resources.
This unique experience is taught by Nested’s Founder, Nidhi Reva MPH, PA-C, and includes access to a Nested-facilitated LIVE virtual Q&A discussion session with other clients, and the class Resource Guide. We take you on a journey from the day of discharge through your newborn’s first few months at home. Our emphasis is setting your family up for a smooth transition, promoting a healthy baby, parents and supporting community.
The online VIDEO Newborn Care & Infant CPR (NB/CPR) class with Closed Captioning provides the viewer to:
- Learn about “normal” newborn appearance and hospital discharge logistics
- Learn signs of newborn illness (e.g., jaundice, thrush, colic, cradle cap) and when to call your pediatrician
- View demonstrations of swaddling, holding positions, soothing techniques, bathing and changing diapers
- Learn about nutrition, formula vs. breastfeeding and breastfeeding tips
- Learn choking prevention tactics and infant CPR that are demonstrated on a specialized CPR non-responsive doll how to resuscitate
- View physical therapy videos to address proper ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal injuries that new parents tend to experience
- Incorporate techniques and strategies to address new challenges of a growing family in terms of boundaries with work and family
- Sign up & participate in the Nested facilitated Q&A sessions — NOTE: The dates & times are posted each month and may be found on the video class page, which is available by logging into your account after purchasing access to this class.
Ultimately, clients will be armed with a toolkit to strengthen the physical and emotional health of the entire family. This is a perfect class for biological, adoptive or foster parents, friends, caregivers, nannies and grandparents.
We recommend viewing this online video class later in the pregnancy, after 30 weeks – mainly because we review what happens after the baby is delivered and through the first year. We find taking it closer to the due date helps keep this info “fresher” and top of mind.
LIVE Virtual
Participate in a LIVE Virtual interactive group class & ask the Instructor questions.
LIVE Virtual Class Details
Nested’s LIVE Virtual interactive Newborn Care & Infant CPR (NB/CPR) Boot Camp is a comprehensive class that takes you on a journey from the day of discharge through your newborn’s first few months at home. Our emphasis is setting your family up for a smooth transition, promoting a healthy baby, parents and supporting community. NOTE: VIDEO class is for educational purposes only and does not include American Red Cross CPR Certification.
This unique experience is taught as a 3-hour LIVE Virtual interactive class that you can take in the comfort of your home. One Nested’s instructors will teach and answer your questions during the class, which also includes access to the course Resource Guide. This class will be held via GoToMeeting and the link for it will be shared via email to all registered clients 2-3 days prior to the class.
In this class we will:
- Learn about “normal” newborn appearance and hospital discharge logistics
- Learn signs of newborn illness (e.g., jaundice, thrush, colic, cradle cap) and when to call your pediatrician
- View demonstrations of swaddling, holding positions, soothing techniques, bathing and changing diapers
- Learn about nutrition, formula vs. breastfeeding and breastfeeding tips
- Learn choking prevention tactics and infant CPR that are demonstrated on a specialized CPR non-responsive doll how to resuscitate
- View physical therapy videos to address proper ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal injuries that new parents tend to experience
- Discuss the new challenges of a growing family in terms of boundaries with work and family
Ultimately, clients will be armed with a toolkit to strengthen the physical and emotional health of the entire family. This is a perfect class for biological, adoptive or foster parents, friends, caregivers, nannies and grandparents.
We recommend taking this class later in the pregnancy, after 30 weeks – mainly because we review what happens after the baby is delivered and through the first year. We find taking it closer to the due date helps keep this info “fresher” and top of mind. Classes sell out fast, so it’s important to register earlier in your pregnancy.
Note: 1 registration ticket allows for up to 2 people (1 ticket = 2 people) to participate in the class and access the course resources.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification –AND– Comprehensive Babysitting with CPR Certification Classes
These are American Red Cross (ARC) CPR certification classes in a blended learning class format consisting of a self-paced, interactive online session (taken at your home), followed by an in-person, hands-on skills training session with Nested’s certified ARC instructors.
CPR Certification, an American Red Cross blended class
Nested offers this American Red Cross (ARC) certification course in a blended learning class format consisting of a self-paced, interactive online session (taken at your home), followed by an in-person, hands-on skills training session with a certified ARC instructor.
Blended Class Details
Nested offers this American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/Choking Prevention/First Aid/AED certification course in a blended learning class format to help you learn the latest life-saving skills and train in the way that suits you best. It consists of a self-paced, interactive online session to be taken in the convenience of your home, followed by an in-person, hands-on skills training session with one of Nested’s certified American Red Cross instructors.
NOTE: ALL breathing portions of CPR practice are conducted outside due to ongoing health & safety precautions — depending upon class size and weather permitting
4-HOUR TIME COMMITMENT: American Red Cross online learning portion is 1-2 hours (done at your own pace at home), followed by a 2-hour in-person class for review and hands-on practice. NOTE: The online portion must be completed PRIOR to being eligible to attend the hands-on portion of the class.
- The online session must be successfully completed at least 2 days PRIOR to attending the in-person class. Please allow 2 hours for the online portion.
- During the 2-hour in-person portion of the course, the instructor will show how to resuscitate using CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) on specialized, non-responsive infant and adult CPR dolls as well as choking prevention strategies. Attendees will be able to practice techniques on the dolls and must demonstrate each technique successful in order to obtain certification.
In order to obtain a course completion certification card, students must successfully complete the course, which includes both the online portion as well as the in-person first aid skills demonstration, a CPR and AED skills test. Upon completion, students receive an American Red Cross CPR Certification, which is valid for 2 years. This course satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace or other regulatory requirements.
Should you choose to not complete or are unable to complete the online portion of the class, you may still attend the “hands on” in-person portion of the class to learn and practice techniques WITHOUT receiving certification (valid for 2 years).
Note: 1 registration ticket is for 1 person for the class — to access the online portion & attend the hands-on in-person portion of the class. Refunds are not available for this class.
Registration closes two weeks prior to the class date for the CPR certification classes. This provides time for the client data to be processed into the American Red Cross system, which will then auto-send the account creation & log-in details to the clients to provide plenty of time to take & successfully pass the online portion of the class.
Comprehensive Babysitting Course w/CPR Certification, an American Red Cross blended class
This course is ideal for childcare professionals (e.g., nannies, au pairs, and babysitters in the 7th Grade & older), parents, grandparents, and siblings to help prepare you to recognize & respond to a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies involving children & babies.
Blended Class Details
While every family and situation is unique, there are some universal life-saving skills and techniques that every babysitter should know how to do. Nested offers this Comprehensive Babysitting class with American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/Choking Prevention/First Aid/AED certification in a blended learning class format to help you learn and practice the latest life-saving skills and basic childcare techniques. It consists of a self-paced, interactive online session to be taken in the convenience of your home, followed by an in-person, hands-on skills training and discussion session with one of Nested’s certified American Red Cross instructors. This course is ideal for teens & young adults (for 7th graders and above) to help prepare them to recognize and respond to a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies involving babies, children and adults. In addition to learning life saving techniques, clients will learn the business side of babysitting, including determining fees, marketing, interviewing families and more.
LOCATION: DCJCC and in Arlington, VA – NOTE: ALL breathing portions of CPR practice at the Virginia location are conducted outside
Note: 1 registration ticket is for 1 person for the class — to access the online portion & attend the hands-on in-person portion of the class.
4-HOUR TIME COMMITMENT: American Red Cross online learning portion is 1-2 hours (done at your own pace at home), followed by a 2-hour in-person class for review and hands-on practice. NOTE: The online portion must be completed PRIOR to being eligible to attend the hands-on portion of the class.
- The online session must be successfully completed at least 2-3 days PRIOR to attend the in-person class. Please allow 2 hours for the online portion. NOTE: you’ll receive access to online portion approximately 10 days in advance of the in-person class.
- During the 2-hour in-person portion of the course, the instructor will show how to resuscitate using CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) on specialized, non-responsive infant and adult CPR dolls as well as choking prevention strategies. Attendees will be able to practice techniques on the dolls and must demonstrate each technique successful in order to obtain certification.
In order to obtain a course completion certification card, students must successfully complete the course, which includes both the online portion as well as the in-person first aid skills demonstration and a CPR and AED skills test. Upon completion, students receive an American Red Cross CPR Certification, which is valid for 2 years. This course satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace or other regulatory requirements.
Overview of Class
- Learning how to speak with potential families about rules and expectations of your babysitting availability, including consent forms, fees, etc.
- Conducting a self-assessment to determine your skill set, the number of kids and type of duties you’d be comfortable with providing
- Learning how to safely advertise yourself
- Caring for kids from feeding to bedtime, including ideas about activities to play with children
- Learning what is an emergency and how to handle it
- Working through difficult babysitting scenarios
Included Tools and Resources: Resume template and family interview form
Should you choose to not complete or are unable to complete the online portion of the class, you may still attend the “hands on” in-person portion of the class to learn and practice techniques WITHOUT receiving certification (valid for 2 years).
Note: 1 registration ticket is for 1 person for the class — to access the online portion & attend the hands-on in-person portion of the class. Refunds are not available for this class.
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the class date for our the CPR certification classes. This provides time for the client data to be processed into the American Red Cross system, which will then auto-send the account creation & log-in details to the clients to provide plenty of time to take & successfully pass the online portion of the class.
PRIVATE Classes
Request a one-on-one private class OR host a private group class at our HQ location in Arlington, VA (which has both an indoor AND outdoor space), or at your office.
Private Classes
Request a one-on-one private VIRTUAL or in-person class at our HQ location in Arlington, VA, which has both an indoor AND outdoor space.
Class Details
Private classes are offered on weekday evenings, Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends at our HQ location in Arlington, VA, which has both an indoor AND outdoor space, or at your office.
For more information visit our Private class page. Fees are dependent on the type of Nested class (e.g., NBCPR, CPR certification, Comprehensive Babysitting with CPR certification), location and the number of people attending. Please contact us with your group size, the class type, and a few possible dates. NOTE: Nested does NOT offer private sessions at the same time or day as when our group classes are being held.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please visit the Nested’s Course Policies and FAQs page for more information.
When should I take these classes?
Classes sell out fast, so it’s important to register earlier in your pregnancy! Registration for all classes that include CPR certification close 2 weeks prior to the class date. The online VIDEO classes are available 24/7 from the comfort of your home. We recommend taking the Nested classes as noted:
- Childbirth Education (CBE): on the earlier side of your pregnancy (24-39 weeks)
- Newborn Care and Infant CPR Certification (NB/CPR): later in your pregnancy (after 30 weeks) – mainly because we review what happens after the baby is delivered and through the first year. We find taking it closer to the due date helps keep this info “fresher” / top of mind.
- CPR Certification: anytime on your journey to help you learn the latest life-saving skills
Comprehensive Babysitting class with CPR Certification: This is for 7th grader & older and can be taking anytime on your journey to help prepare you to recognize & respond to a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies involving children & babies.
When are the LIVE Q&A sessions for the online VIDEO classes?
The LIVE Q&A discussion sessions are ONLY available to those who purchase access to the online VIDEO CBE & NB/CPR classes. There will be one Q&A discussion for each class every month via GoToMeeting that are held either on a weekend afternoon and/or weeknight evening. Dates, times and links to SIGN UP (for free!) for the Q&As are accessible after you have purchased access to the online class(es) and may be found on the online class page when you log-in to My Online Access.
How is Nested addressing COVID-19 health & safety issues for its clients & team members?
Nested LLC believes the health & safety of our clients and team is of utmost importance and is always our top priority. Nested LLC requires all staff & in-person class attendees to be vaccinated AND wear a mask as outlined in our Terms & Conditions and Nested’s COVID-19 protocols for in-person classes — Both of these are updated frequently to take into account changes in federal, state and/or local government restrictions & recommendations, as well as CDC guidance and local case numbers. All clients must acknowledge these Terms of Service and Conditions prior to purchasing an in-person class registration. We are closely monitoring and will adhere to public health guidelines to maintain best practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
NOTE: ALL breathing portions of CPR classes are conducted OUTSIDE due to health and safety reasons. Should Nested have to stop this portion of a class due to government requirements / guidance for health & safety issues, then registered attendees will be provided with a COMPLIMENTARY coupon code to register for a CPR hands-on skills training class once it is deemed safe to restart this class. Practice dolls, swaddling blankets and other materials used in class before & after each class as well as only uses single-use face shield/lung bags.