Prepare for parenthood with confidence—and find your village before your baby arrives.
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What is Foundations?
The Foundations Prenatal Program is a six-session experience for first-time expecting parents in San Francisco. You and your partner will learn from trusted local experts, build lasting friendships, and head into parenthood feeling informed and connected.
Modern motherhood can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We built the program we wish we’d had access to.
You’ll leave Foundations with…
✔ Relationships with trusted local experts you can turn to long after the program ends
✔ The confidence to advocate for yourself at the hospital and approach birth with confidence and resilience—even if it doesn't go exactly as planned
✔ Practical guidance on newborn sleep, postpartum recovery, and navigating relationships
✔ The San Francisco resources and recommendations we’d give our closest friends so you can skip the Googling
✔ A community of other first-time, SF-based parents experiencing the same stage of life at the same time
"Being an expectant first time mom is the epitome of "you don't know what you don't know" and Green Street Social Foundations answered so many questions like: "Is the weighted sleep sack I found on Amazon safe?" Will I still love my partner at 3am after hours of the baby crying non-stop? and "What details need to be included in a birth plan and why am I only learning of this days before my induction."
In addition to the logistical aspects of new parenthood, the program exemplified the power of community. It was so amazing connecting with couples at the same stage of pregnancy with the same fears, excitement, and joy!”
— Kate T.“Since getting pregnant with our first child, we were committed to preparing by exploring new parenting resources and building a supportive community. However, it was tough to know where to start. The Green Street Social Foundations program took the research and decision-making out of that for us, making it incredibly easy to dive in with confidence.
One immediate win was getting to know other couples with due dates within a few weeks of us. Knowing that we were all in this together and ready to share and support each other from the start was invaluable. This sense of community has been a cornerstone of our experience. I found that we connected with each other really quickly, and the bond strengthened over time.
We couldn't be more thankful for the Green Street Social Foundation program and the community it has helped us build.”
— Neha M.The
Curriculum
1) Birth & Labor
Preparation is Power. Learn about the stages of labor, pain relief options, what to expect during your (and baby’s) time at the hospital, how to build your birth plan, and how to advocate for yourself in the delivery room.
2) 4th Trimester & Baby Care
Learn how to navigate the fourth trimester, from mood shifts and physical recovery to the loneliness that can hit even in a full city. We’ll also cover baby care basics, from changing a diaper and giving a bath to different ways of thinking about sleep (and how to get some) for both you and your baby.
3) Prenatal Workout
Staying active during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself, but most people don't know where to start. This class focuses on core stability, pelvic floor awareness, and functional strength for the pregnant body.
4) Parenting Values & Your Family Culture (virtual)
Most couples don’t talk about what kind of parents they want to be. This session creates space for intentional conversations about discipline, values, schools, family involvement, and what a good childhood actually means to you.
5) Parent Social
A chance to step away from the curriculum and just be with the people in the room. Some of the most valuable connections you'll make in early parenthood are the ones formed before the baby arrives, with people who are in exactly the same season of life.
6) Postpartum Reunion
Foundations was never just about the information; it's about the people. Once your babies arrive, your cohort reunites to reconnect and swap stories, and to see the friendships you built carry you into this next phase.
EXTRAS: We host additional workshops quarterly, just for Foundations members and alumni. Topics might include a deeper dive into sleep, feeding and lactation, and/or navigating perinatal mental health. If there’s a topic you’re looking for that we don’t cover, we’re all ears! As the founders of Green Street Social, we take seriously our responsibility to help empower you for birth and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You and your partner sign up for a cohort with programming that falls within 30-36 weeks of your pregnancy.
We’ll place you in a cohort with approximately 8 other couples all with a similar due date.
Each cohort will have 6 sessions of educational workshops and social events.
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Workshops are expert-led and designed to give parents-to-be the content, conversation, and confidence they need to feel empowered ahead of giving birth.
Our experts include psychologist, a certified birth doula, a sleep specialist, and pre/postnatal certified trainers.
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Sign up for the waitlist and we will let you know as soon as we are ready to launch your cohort.
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Please fill out the waitlist form, and we will be happy to reach out and discuss which group is right for you.
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Unfortunately, we're not FSA eligible at this time because our focus goes beyond traditional childbirth education.
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We understand that birth is unpredictable, but generally, we are unable to offer refunds. For more information about our cancellation, refund, and other policies see our Purchase Terms.