Every mom must attend a Birth Center Tour before making her first prenatal appointment. Meet the midwives, tour the center and ask questions about natural childbirth in a birthing center. The tour is offered two Saturdays per month, 10-11:30 a.m. Note: if the date you want doesn't show up in the scheduler, it means that tour is full. You can find the waitlist button on the website.
Next 2019 tours: Nov 9, Nov 16, Dec 14
Next 2020 tours: Jan 11, Jan 18, Feb 8, Feb 15, Mar 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, Apr 18

Only for birth center clients. Jointly taught by our birth class teachers, this class will give you essential information about your Dar a Luz care and classes. Wondering which birth class to take? After this, you'll know! Take as early in your Dar a Luz care as you can. Note: if the date you want doesn't show up in the scheduler, it means that tour is full. You can find the waitlist button on the website.
Nov 9, 4-6:30; Jan 26, 11-1:30 p.m.; Mar 2, 6-8:30 p.m.; May 31, 1-3:30 p.m.

Meets five Sundays, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Meets five Sundays, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Meets five Sundays, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Meets five Sundays, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

This class is for women who have given birth before. In certain circumstances, women who have taken a childbirth class from another educator during this pregnancy, or who are nearly full-term and will not have time to complete a series can join this class too. The Condensed class is not designed for mothers who are not birth center clients, or who are first-time moms. If you are having trouble finding a class to fit your schedule, contact the class teacher to find out about other options. Bring your lunch!

Required class: Hear from past parents who transferred to the hospital, our staff counselor, our doulas, and a midwife. No charge for birth center clients. 5:15-8:00 p.m.
We provide dinner! Email Laura with dietary needs at least 48 hours in advance (Vegan/Vegetarian/GF choices provided).
Note: if the date you want doesn't show up in the scheduler, the class is full. Click back to the website to find a waitlist button.
2019: Nov 20, Dec 18
2020: Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22

Register to take Amity's newborn care class before or after your birth class series. Pick one that fits your schedule and be sure to get it in before the baby is born! Bring a newborn blanket to work on your swaddling skills.
Classes are on Sundays.
Note: if the date you want doesn't show up in the scheduler, the class is full. Click back to the website to find a waitlist button.
2019, 12:00-3:00: Nov 24, Dec 15
2020, 11:00-2:00: Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 10, Jun 21

Register to take Amity's breastfeeding class before or after your birth class series. You can also come after your baby is born, but we recommend coming before.
Note: if the date you want doesn't show up in the scheduler, the class is full. Click back to the website to find a waitlist button.
2019: Sun, Dec 8, 12-2:30 pm
2020: Sun, Jan 5, 11-1:30 pm; Mon, Feb 3, 5:30-8:00 pm; Sun, Mar 1, 11-1:30 pm; Mon, Apr 6, 5:30-8:00 pm; Sun, May 3, 11-1:30 pm; Mon, Jun 8 , 5:30-8:00 pm

Come before or after your baby is born (we recommend before), to ensure that your car is ready to drive your baby home from Dar a Luz. Nancy will help you get your carseat installed properly. Please register!
Note: if the class you want doesn't show up in our scheduler, it means it's full. Please click back to the website to find waitlist button.
2019: Nov 16, 12-3; Dec 1, 12-3; Dec 7, 1:30-4:30
2020: Jan 19, 10:30-1:30; Feb 9, 1-4; Mar 15, 10:30-1:30; Mar 29, 1-4; Apr 5, 9:30-noon; Apr 26, 9:30-noon

There is SO much to learn: Baby-wearing, cloth diapering, first foods, milestones, bed sharing vs sleep training, attachment parenting, introducing pets to baby, helping siblings adjust, safety & childproofing, building your village & protecting your relationship... Cost $30 per couple.
Note: if the class you want doesn't show up in our scheduler, it means it's full. Please click back to the website to find waitlist button.
2019: Dec 8, 3-6 pm
2020: Feb 16, 10 am-1 pm; Apr 5, 1-4 pm; Jun 7, 1-4

Take this two-hour class to learn the basics of pumping and storing breast milk and bottle feeding it to your baby. Learn how to clean and care for your pump. Best in your third trimester or after the baby comes. Bring your pump if you can! Led by Amity McElroy.
Note: if the class you want doesn't show up in our scheduler, it means it's full. Please click back to the website to find waitlist button.
2019: Nov 10, 1-3 pm
2020: Jan 6, 5:30-7:30 pm; Mar 8, 11 am-1 pm; May 18, 5:30-7:30 pm

Learn about the doulas who serve Dar a Luz moms: on call 24/7 to help Dar a Luz families who are transferred during labor, and they are also available for private hire if you know you want a doula no matter what. Come and meet them, find out all about the services they provide.

Doula Teas: Meet our doulas. You can view this as an "orientation" to what we offer; occurs in the first hour of the meeting.

Doula Client Workshops: For doula clients only. This occurs in the second hour of the meeti

Amity is certified through the International Institute of Infant Massage. Numerous benefits for babies and caregivers include increased bonding and relief from lots of complaints and stresses. Babies of any age are welcome, but babies who are at least 8 weeks old will tolerate a longer massage. Older babies and toddlers are welcome too! Bring any oil or lotion that you use on the baby. Amity recommends organic cold pressed oils such as olive, coconut, almond, grape seed, or apricot kernel.

Join Firefighter Kris in a certification course in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR. $40 per PERSON. Each person attending must register here, and then pay the fee PRIOR TO CLASS DAY (sorry, no refunds). To complete registration, drop off cash or check, payable to Kris Romero, or mail check (allow 7 days) to Dar a Luz.
Note: if class you want doesn't show up in our scheduler, it means it's full. Click back to the website to find waitlist button.
Dec 5, 6-8:30 (full), Jan 13, 6-8:30 (full), Feb 25, 6-8:30 pm

Note: if the class you want doesn't show up in our scheduler, it means it's full. Please click back to the website to find waitlist button.
Wednesday, January 29, from 6-7:30 pm

Mindfulness meditation for anyone feeling overwhelmed in marriage, partnership, and/or parenting (adults only).

There is a sliding cash donation scale $10.00-$20.00. Led by licensed therapist, Kimberlee Maresma, LPCC.

Please join Jose Maresma for an evening of an emotionally safe exploration of the differences partners face after the birth of a new baby. This workshop is for dads/males only (all partners who identify as male are welcome here). Jose will lead a 2-hour discussion/dialogue for partners. Suggested donation: $10-20

Dads only! Scheduled weekend days most months, each time at a different local brewery or distillery. Watch for the next one!
Dar a Luz does not advocate or encourage the abuse of alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly and in moderation.
Thurs Dec 5, 5-7 pm, Boxing Bear (Corrales)