Skip to content

Your Learning Cart
Nurtured Nest - Modern Hero
Trusted by UNC Health Rex & 2,000+ families

Online Childbirth & Baby Care Classes—Expert-Led Support for Real-Life Parenthood

Real talk from experts and parents who’ve been there. Learn what actually helps—on your schedule, at your pace, and covered by many insurance plans.

Browse All Classes →
  • ✓
    Covered topics include labor prep, breastfeeding, CPR & newborn care
  • ✓
    Built for sleep-deprived brains—short videos, clear steps, zero fluff
  • ✓
    Eligible for HSA/FSA; financial aid available if you need it
Real families learning with Nurtured Nest
Critical Alert
🚨 CRITICAL INFORMATION ALERT

1 in 3 Parents

get ZERO education during pregnancy

This isn't just a statistic—it's a crisis that affects real families every single day. The preparation gap is leaving parents vulnerable when they need support most.

Selected Sections

The Life-Changing Power of Education

Preparing for a baby goes far beyond cribs and baby gear. Real preparation means learning how to make confident decisions in labor, how to navigate feeding challenges, how to recognize postpartum struggles, and how to feel empowered when everything is new and overwhelming.

82% LESS
anxiety during pregnancy
91% LOWER
postpartum depression rates
140% HIGHER
parenting confidence scores
Confident pregnant woman
100%
Worth Every Penny
👩‍⚕️ OUR LATEST GOOGLE REVIEW
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As a nurse, having the instructors explain topics with medical terms and more layman's terms makes it easier for me and my non-medical husband to understand. The Nurtured Nest courses are exactly what we were looking for, on our schedule. I appreciate that we have the ability to review the information over the next year and can share the Infant CPR course with anyone that will watch our baby once it is born.
Nicki Ostrishko Read More Reviews

Don't Just Prep the Nursery. Prepare YOURSELF.

Join thousands of parents who chose education over uncertainty

Get Life-Changing Results Now →
Founder Section
👩‍🏫 Real Parent. Real Impact.

Why Parents Trust Nurtured Nest

I'm Kathryn Dunn—early childhood educator, parenting coach, and founder of Nurtured Nest. I built these courses to give parents the preparation I wish I'd had: real-world, judgment-free, expert-backed guidance.

But don't just take my word for it. Watch this quick conversation I had with Cassidy, a first-time parent who used our courses to feel more confident and calm heading into birth and early parenting.

This is what it means to combine expert support with lived experience—and why we do what we do.

Real parent testimonial
Nurtured Nest - Featured Classes

Expert-led classes from pregnancy through parenthood.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Course
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Prepare with confidence and clarity
 Baby's First Year Course
Baby's First Year
Your guide to everything in year one
 Grandparents Course
Grandparent Prep
Helpful guidance for today's grandparents
 Infant Feeding Course
Infant Feeding
Breastfeeding, formula, and real-life support
 Infant Safety Course
Infant Safety & CPR
Lifesaving info every caregiver should know
 Baby Sleep Course
Baby Sleep
Gentle strategies for better rest
 Kids and Dogs Course
Kids & the Family Dog
Foster safe, loving relationships
 Mindful Tech Course
Mindful Tech
Create healthy screen habits early
 Happy Eaters Course
Raising Happy Eaters
Strategies for picky eating and joyful mealtimes
← Scroll to explore all courses →
Browse All Classes
Mental Load Section

Sharing the Mental Load of Parenthood

Online, self-paced learning means you and your support system can build confidence together—on your schedule, in your space, without the overwhelm.

Parents learning together
Share the mental load

Building Shared Confidence

Everyone in your support system gets the same trusted information, so decisions feel collaborative instead of overwhelming. 24/7 access means learning happens when it works for your life.

Home comfort

Learning in Your Comfort Zone

No commute, no childcare needed, no awkward questions in front of strangers. Just private, comfortable learning that fits into naptime, lunch breaks, or late-night sessions.

Instant clarity

Instant Clarity When You Need It

Get immediate answers to your 3AM questions instead of waiting for appointments. Clear, jargon-free explanations help you understand what's normal (and what's not).

More joy

Less Anxiety, More Joy

When everyone's informed and confident, parenting becomes less about surviving and more about thriving. Practical tools and shared understanding create calmer, happier families.

Meet the Parent Behind the Platform

Meet the Parent Behind the Platform

I'm Kathryn Dunn—early childhood educator, parenting coach, and founder of Nurtured Nest. I created these courses for families like mine who wanted more than a hospital tour and a few handouts.

Watch My Rapid-Fire "This or That"

Meet Our Expert Team

Healthcare professionals, doulas, educators, and parents who understand your journey

Professional Expertise

Our team includes certified birth educators, doulas, healthcare professionals, even dog trainers with years of training and experience.

Personal Experience

Every single educator on our team is also a parent. We've walked this path ourselves—the nerves, the excitement, the unknowns.

Always Current. Always Credible.

We stay up-to-date so you don't have to. Every course is reviewed regularly by our expert team.

Here's the truth: We remember what it felt like to read birth stories at 2 AM, wondering if we'd know what to do when the time came. We remember the questions that kept us up at night and the moments when we felt completely overwhelmed by all the "what-ifs." That's exactly why we do this work. We combine our professional training with our real-life parent experience to give you the kind of education we wish we'd had.

Ready to Learn from Parents Who Get It?

Meet our entire education team and see why families trust us with their birth preparation.

Meet Our Educators Explore Our Courses
2,000+
Families Supported
250+
Years Combined Experience
100%
Parents Themselves
Nurtured Nest Comparison
How
Nurtured Nest Logo
Stacks Up

See why thousands of parents choose our expert-led approach

Features Nurtured Nest YouTube & Blogs Other Parent Ed Sites
Every educator is both a parent and a professional ✓ ✗ ✗
Short videos, transcripts, and 24/7 mobile access ✓ ✗ ✗
Organized, efficient, and easy to navigate ✓ ✗ ✗
Every course is reviewed, refined, and updated by professionals ✓ ✗ ✗
Friendly, encouraging tone (like your smart mom friend, not a professor) ✓ ✗ ✗
Mom and baby learning together on a couch

What Do You Want to Do Next?

“I wish I had this before my first baby. No fluff—just real help.”
– A Nurtured Nest Parent

Whether you're prepping for birth, chasing a toddler, or googling symptoms at 2AM—Nurtured Nest has something to support you. Choose your next step below:

Nurtured Nest is built by real parents, for real life. No pressure. Just trusted tools to help you raise tiny humans with more confidence and less chaos.