The Nesting Spot welcome Parents' Nook!

The Nesting Spot is partnering with Parents’ Nook to launch cozy neighborhood micro-communities— a space for parents to connect and work, while children engage in open-ended play led by early childhood educators.

STARTS Thursday, October 23, 2025 at an Introductory Rate!

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Upcoming Offerings

Parents' Nook Co-working Space

10/23-12/4 10:00am-1:30PM
The Nesting Spot is partnering with Parents’ Nook to launch cozy neighborhood micro-communities— a space for parents to connect and work, while children engage in open-ended play led by early childhood educators.

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Healthy Pelvis Core & Pelvic Floor Workshop

11/9 11:30am-12:30pm
Join Sonia Sharma, MSPT, of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy (with office hours at TNS!) for a special workshop focused on pregnancy and postpartum wellness. In this interactive hour, you’ll learn core and pelvic floor essentials, safe exercises, when (and if) to do Kegels, plus practical recovery tips that make a real difference.

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New Parent Mingle

11/21 4:00-5:30pm
Connect with other new parents in a fun atmosphere over light refreshments, Partners are encouraged to attend in order to build more community and tackle parenting as a village! Every group will be a different time and theme, so please watch for dates and times!

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Supporting Positive Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Parenthood

Most people enter pregnancy and early parenthood without access to the knowledge and support they truly need—and too often, they find out the hard way. At The Nesting Spot, we opened our doors to change that. With over 20 years of experience as both birth professionals and parents, our founding team has seen firsthand how the right guidance can turn confusion into confidence and overwhelm into joy. Our classes and community offerings are here to help families navigate this tender time with more ease, connection, and clarity—because you shouldn’t have to reinvent the perinatal wheel all by yourself.

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“In an era where so much is done online and remotely, The Nesting Spot is an exceptional resource for parents and parents-to-be who are looking for in-person resources and community...Becoming a parent can be confusing and overwhelming, so places like The Nesting Spot are invaluable in helping you through that process, and maybe making some friends along the way!”

— Stephanie

We offer classes, groups, events, and fun for all stages of early parenting.
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Prenatal

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Postpartum

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Beyond

Our Story

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The Nesting Spot for Birth & Beyond was founded by doula and parent, Caren Hespeler, with the vision of creating a supportive and nurturing environment for expectant and new parents in the South Bay Area inspired by her own experience becoming a parent over 20 years ago. The connections she formed in a new moms’ group remain a vital source of support and friendship to this day. After seeing how opportunities for new parents to create authentic connections disappeared as a result of the Covid pandemic, she was inspired to open The Nesting Spot to help rebuild that sense of community. Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing you with personalized care and empowering families through education and community.

Founder/Owner, Caren Hespeler (right)

Program Director, Jeanna Lurie (left)

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