Los Angeles Childbirth & New Parent Classes, Pregnancy Nurture Circles & Lactation Support
Preparing You for Birth. Nurturing You for Motherhood.
Evidence-based childbirth education, newborn care classes, and in-home lactation support—rooted in medical knowledge, intuition, and the baby’s perspective.
Confidence Begins Here
Pregnancy is about so much more than preparing for labor.
It is the beginning of a lifelong relationship with your baby and the beginning of your own transformation into motherhood.
While your baby is growing, your own brain is changing in remarkable ways. Your nervous system is adapting. Your instincts are becoming more finely tuned. Your heart is making room for someone you’ve never met, yet already love.
Yet in today’s busy world, many women move through pregnancy feeling overwhelmed by information, pressured to keep up with work and daily responsibilities, and uncertain about which voices to trust.
What if pregnancy could feel different?
What if you had a place to slow down, understand what is happening inside both you and your baby, and prepare not only for birth—but for motherhood itself?
That is the heart behind Confidence in Birth.
At Confidence in Birth, education is thoughtful, grounded, and tailored to you. Sharon Curtin-Bottomley works with expectant and new parents who want to understand their options, feel confident navigating medical care, and approach birth and early parenting with clarity instead of fear.
A Different Kind of Prenatal Education
Most prenatal education focuses on labor.
We believe preparation begins much earlier.
Our programs combine current neuroscience, evidence-informed childbirth education, compassionate nursing care, and practical tools that help parents build confidence, regulate their nervous systems, and develop a strong relationship with their baby from the very beginning.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or welcoming another child into your family, you’ll find a warm, supportive place where your questions are welcomed, your instincts are respected, and your growing confidence is nurtured.
Imagine Beginning Motherhood Feeling…
More connected to your baby.
More confident in your decisions.
More prepared for labor.
More trusting of your own instincts.
More able to find calm during uncertainty.
More supported by a community of women experiencing many of the same questions and emotions.
This is the kind of preparation that lasts long after birth.
My Approach
Confidence in Birth is built on the belief that science and intuition work best together.
With a strong medical background, Sharon helps families understand what’s happening physiologically during pregnancy, birth, and early infancy—while also honoring personal values, instincts, and lived experience.
Every class and consultation is guided by a baby-centered lens, asking:
What is this experience like for the baby, and how can we best support them?
Explore Services
Confidence in Birth is based in Lake Balboa, California, serving families throughout the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
Childbirth Preparation Classes
In-person, small group and private childbirth classes in Los Angeles focused on understanding labor, birth, and hospital-based care—without fear-based messaging.
Newborn Care Classes
Practical, baby-led education covering cues, sleep, feeding, and early adjustment to life with a newborn.
In-Home Lactation Consultations
Personalized lactation support provided in your home, with experience navigating insurance and private-pay options.
Pregnancy & Mother–Baby Circles
Small group circles grounded in nurture neuroscience, bonding, and nervous system regulation—for pregnancy and postpartum.
Words from Parents
“Sharon is the most amazing instructor. Me and my partner still call her our family’s angel 6 years later after taking her class. Cannot recommend her enough.”
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Kristina U.
“Our class with Sharon was a great experience! Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she brings a very relaxed and comforting atmosphere (even via zoom!). My partner and I learned so much from her class and she’s always a text or call away which was very comforting in case we had any questions.”
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Valerie C.
“My husband and I felt incredibly supported as we learned about all the relevant birthing (and postpartum!) topics to put our minds at ease. We feel empowered by the thorough education we’ve received, and confident that we can tackle the next birthing process with some semblance of grace.”
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Jennifer W.
“Sharon is very knowledgeable and hands on. She provides evidenced based information to support each session and provides real life examples. My husband and I felt much more prepared after her taking her classes.
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Erika G.
“Sharon is fun, engaging, and really cares about her clients and offers them the best experience possible. My wife and I feel so much more prepared going into our pregnancy than we would have without the class.
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Max W.
“Sharon was just the best in helping me to breastfeed my two babies. After our appointment, she made sure to check in, sent me articles and continued to give me much needed help and advice. You can tell that she truly loves what she does and she really wants you to succeed.
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Alyssa S.
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