Midwife-led Movement, Education & Support for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Prenatal . Postnatal . Baby & Me
Yoga + Strength
Founded by Neelu, a midwife and doula, Love Child uniquely specializes in pregnancy and postpartum
Our classes build strength and flexibility through movements targeted to ease and prevent pregnancy aches and pains; optimize and prepare for labor and birth; and aid in postpartum recovery.
Expect breath work, diastasis prevention and healing, pelvic floor guidance, low back and hip stretches, and personalized modifications and attention, and small class sizes.
Our small team includes doulas, massage therapists and former Love Child clients (!) trained extensively in pre/postnatal movement, pelvic floor awareness and passionate about supporting expecting and new parents.
Birth, Baby & Breastfeeding Prep
Our Birth, Baby & Breastfeeding Prep covers everything in one comprehensive 3 hour in person session:
Birth (the stages of labor, pain management, positions, partner support, interventions, and what to actually expect in the room),
Postpartum Planning and Recovery,
Newborn Care and Baby Basics, and
Breastfeeding & Bottle Fundamentals
One comprehensive, in-person 3-hour workshop led by Neelu, a midwife and doula, grounded in the same holistic, evidence-based approach you already know from our movement classes.
Partners consistently say it's the most useful thing they did to prepare.
Love Notes
“This is exactly what I needed while pregnant. These classes made me feel so strong, and were a huge relief from the pains and stresses of pregnancy. I made great new friends along the way, and the Baby and Me classes are so fun. Almost makes me want to have another baby!"
— Adrienne T."Love Child is the perfect partner for the prenatal and postnatal experience. Neelu has created such a welcoming boutique environment for new and expecting parents. From prenatal yoga to childbirth classes to in-home lactation support after birth — you truly feel cared for at every stage."
— Marissa L."In New York, where many of us experience pregnancy far from our families, Love Child became my local support system and extended family. What I loved most was the genuinely caring team and the inclusive community of expecting and new parents. Neelu and the team always had the right support at the right moment."
— Kinjal P."Love Child helped me build the mental and physical strength I needed for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in ways I never expected. The childbirth education classes gave my husband and me real confidence about what was to come. By the last month of pregnancy I was going five times a week."
— Tiphaine T."My experience at Love Child was extraordinary. I'm French and my whole family lives in France, so finding people I could trust during my first pregnancy was everything. I prepared my body and mind for childbirth here through yoga three times a week and massage. I am so grateful I found this place."
— Mathilde G."Cannot say enough great things about this studio. Highly recommend for all expecting mothers. So much more than a yoga class — Neelu does an incredible job of fostering a community for both pre and post baby. She really cares about each and every person who walks through the door."
— Alexis J."This studio was such a warm and inspiring place for prenatal yoga throughout my pregnancy. Neelu's class is the perfect mix of building strength and flexibility while also being calm and relaxing. It's now become a wonderful spot to come with my baby for postnatal yoga and Baby and Me classes."
— Myra O."I feel like my pregnancy and birth would have been very different without Love Child. While everything around me felt like it was changing — physically, emotionally, mentally — my prenatal yoga practice kept me grounded and in control. The post-natal yoga is now helping me thoughtfully rebuild my strength."
— Lucy K."We don't have any family in the city, but with Love Child it certainly feels like we do. The prenatal and postnatal yoga are superb, and when I arrived home from the hospital, Neelu came over and spent three hours helping me with breastfeeding. Completely invaluable — and included in the membership."
— Tabisa L. "Love Child is so much more than a yoga studio. Neelu came to my home the week after I delivered to help with breastfeeding — included in the membership. The community she has built for parents in the West Village has a neighborhood feel you simply don't find anywhere else in the city."
— Erin F."The space is quiet, calm, and inviting. Prenatal yoga with Neelu was a lifesaver during my pregnancy — the perfect combination of relaxing and a real workout. I've returned with my baby for the Baby and Me classes, which are also wonderful. Highly recommend to any expecting or new parent."
— Becky L."Going to prenatal yoga at Love Child was the best thing I did for myself while pregnant. The exercises truly helped me during labor and delivery. I also attended the childbirth education class with my husband and we both felt so much more prepared. I highly recommend everything about Love Child."
— Amy K."Lovechild is so much more than yoga — it's a one-stop home for any expecting or new parent. Neelu's passion clearly shows every day through the genuine care she has for every member of the community. I feel so fortunate to have a warm, caring place that truly feels like an extension of my own home."
— Emma P."Love Child is much more than a yoga studio. The team go above and beyond to create a community where every member feels valued and supported. They helped me navigate every stage of pregnancy and new motherhood with such care and kindness. I cannot recommend them enough."
— Rosie B. "I've been a Love Child member since being 3 months pregnant and have taken every service they offer — prenatal yoga, birth classes, postnatal yoga, and new parent circles. Neelu is especially amazing — a great teacher, incredibly caring, and an expert at what she does. I couldn't recommend Love Child more."
— Anna P.As Seen In
"Hits a sweet spot — therapeutic but challenging, a slow but rewarding burn." — Jia Tolentino, author, via New York Magazine / Curbed
You may have heard this story. When Seth Meyers' wife went into labor unexpectedly with their second son, it was Neelu who was there.