Welcome to a New Year! 2026

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Welcome to a New Year! 2026 ~

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

Upcoming Offerings

  • Postpartum Yoga Now Offered Tuesday evenings!

    Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

    Led by: Molly Davies

    Designed specifically for mothers in the postpartum phase, this nurturing class helps gently rebuild strength, release tension, and reconnect with your body after birth, whether you are newly postpartum or your baby is years old.

    Best for: Postpartum parents who would like to engage in a thoughtful movement and meditation practice in a community setting. All levels welcome.

    *NOTE: this class does not include babies. Please see Parent Baby Yoga‍ for a class that includes babies in the practice

    Learn More

  • New Moms Group- 6 week Cohort

    Mondays, January 5 - 10:30am-12pm & 12:30-2:00pm

    Led by: Aariel Perez, Janet Dombro, IBCLC & Jessica Peters, LMFT

    The Nesting Spot’s New Moms Group is a 6-week series where new moms can connect, share experiences, exchange parenting tips, and be reminded that it’s okay to make mistakes—and that in spite of it all, you really do know what’s best for your little one.

    Best for: Any new mom and her Little One(s)

    Suggested Time Frame: Postpartum: birth until baby is mobile (about 8 months)

    See our New Mom Continuation Group for those who have “graduated” from our New Mom Group.

    Learn More

  • New Dads Group 6 week cohort

    Mondays, January 5 - February 9, 5:00-6:30pm

    Led by: LMFT TBD

    A 6-week series offers a confidential space for new fathers to pause, reflect, and connect with men sharing the same powerful experience of early parenthood.

    Best for: New dads looking for other new dads with whom to navigate the challenges of early fatherhood

    Suggested Time Frame: First six to eight months of fatherhood

    Babies Welcome!

    Learn More

We offer classes, groups, events, and fun for all stages of early parenting.
What stage are you in?

Explore Our Offerings

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Prenatal

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Postpartum

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Beyond

Our Story

Two women smiling indoors, close-up portrait. Caren Hespeler the owner and Jeanna Lurie the program director of The Nesting Spot.

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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650 N. Winchester Blvd Ste #3
San Jose, CA 95128

Phone
669-342-4992

 

Holiday Traffic Advisory!

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Holiday Traffic Advisory! *

Find a faster way to our Nest!

Please give yourself a little extra time for more cars and congestion near and around Valley Fair Mall.

Taking Steven’s Creek Blvd exit, avoid the mall by driving behind it. It’ll save you a bit of headache, but taking Bascom exit will help even more!

Taking Bascom Avenue exit instead of Steven’s Creek Blvd exit, will be the most helpful detour to avoid mall traffic.