miami maternity shopping, classes, doulas, masseuses and therapists
Maternity Stores | Maternity Classes | Therapists
Maternity Stores
A Pea in the Pod (Bal Harbour)
It’s not perfect, but this national chain is one of the best local options for maternity basics like jeans, capris, work clothes, etc. Staff alternates between helpful and less so and prices can skew high, but the selection is broad and changes regularly. Also a great place to buy nursing bras.
9700 Collins Avenue, 305-866-7044
American Apparel (Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, South Miami)
Not technically a maternity store, but a great option for inexpensive basics. Cotton tanks, skirts and dresses work year-round in Miami.
Coconut Grove: 3030 Grand Avenue, 305-442-7550
Coral Gables: 255 Miracle MIle, 305-461-5555
Miami Beach: 720 Lincoln Road, 305-672-1799
South Miami: 5855 Sunset Drive, 786-268-0531
Calypso (Bal Harbour)
Although technically not a maternity store, Calypso is a South Florida pregnant woman’s dream. Nearly half of the store’s collection is lightweight, flowy, elastic and free-floating – all great investments for nine months of expansion. We’re particularly enamored with their stretchy skirts that double as dresses.
9700 Collins Avenue, 305-866-8202
Gap Maternity (Aventura, Coconut Grove)
Easy, breezy basics and seasonal items are prime picking at Gap Maternity. Look for basics like jeans and capris and/or seasonal accents. Moderate prices.
Aventura: 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-932-1522
Coconut Grove: 3015 Grand Avenue, 305-529-9499
Olian Maternity (Coral Gables)
Local designer Lili del Cueto designs to accentuate curves with fitting tops, billowy dresses and skinny jeans. High style and matching prices.
356 Miracle MIle, 446-2306
Maternity Classes
Ayama Yoga Center (North Miami)
The weekly prenatal yoga class at this North Miami studio encourages moms-t0-be to slow down & breathe while toning muscles and improving balance and circulation. Expect deep breathing, meditation and relaxation exercises in each class. 2624 NE 188 St, 305-932-7755.
A Womb’s View (Kendall)
Classes at this Kendall center run the gamut from new parents to baby massage to breastfeeding. Support groups for new moms, pregnant women and parents of older kids are also available. Emphasis is on mental health & education. 8955 SW 87 Ct, suite 110, Miami; 305-387-3121.
Baptist Hospital (Kendall)
Five-week and single-day basic classes reviewing birth, labor and pain management. Other classes include Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section Planning, Newborn Parenting, Epidural Anesthesia for Labor, Sibling Class and Baby’s First Year. Call 786-596-8748 for details.
Child Life @ Miami Children’s Hospital (Miami)
Patients, siblings, parents & families are all welcome in Miami Children’s Hospital’s Child Life community outreach programs. Offerings include Parenting Boot Camp, SibShops, New Sibling Class (“Super Siblings”) and Infant massage. Various locations, call 305-666-6511 x4875 for details.
Mercy Hospital (Coconut Grove)
Mercy nurse and instructor Faith Ploude has quite the hold on the Miami maternity community. She’s legendary for her lactation consulting services and education classes. Faith & her team offer extensive pre & post-baby education options, including lamaze, c-section prep, breastfeeding, baby care and infant cpr. Call 305-285-2770 for details.
Mount Sinai Hospital (Miami Beach)
Mount Sinai offers the basics – breastfeeding, childbirth prep and infant cpr in single session and multi-week varieties. Call 305-674-BABY for more info.
Nurturing Moves (Various Locations)
Physical therapist, yoga teacher and more Michelle Maniaci offers a variety of pre and post-natal private and group classes. Offerings include pre & post natal yoga, mommy & me, infant massage, mother daughter belly dancing classes and more. Call 305-206-2229 or email birthdance@gmail.com for info.
Prenatal Plus Yoga (Coral Gables)
20+ year fitness industry veteran Debra Geymayr hosts weekly pre and post-natal classes as well as family yoga and weekend classes for working moms. Classes focus on asanas geared toward pregnancy & birth and bringing women & couples together. Workshops on childbirth education, newborn baby care, breastfeeding and more also available. 401 Miracle Mile, 4th Floor, Coral Gables; 305-279-1322.
Shalom Baby (Miami Beach)
A religious twist on childbirth education, SB reviews labor and delivery prep with a registered nurse, infant care with a pediatrician, naming traditions with a rabbi, circumcision with a mohel and more. Classes are held at Temple Beth Sholom. Call 786-507-6104 for details.
South Miami Hospital (South Miami)
SMH offers an extensive battery of classes, including great expectations, a series free monthly seminars paired with Q&A with a registered nurse and prepared childbirth series, a five-week course reviewing birth options, relaxation and breathing techniques and postpartum care. Best of all, the hospital offers a free class for moms & dads in the hospital. Take it before you leave – it all means so much more after you’ve had the baby (even if it only has been 24 hours). SMH’s full roster of classes includes: Daddy Duties 101 (1 session, 90 minutes, $40); Infant Massage (5 sessions, 90 min each, $65) ; Daddy & Me Infant Massage (1 session, 75 min, $20); Baby Signs Class (1 session, 90 min, $80); Dad’s Rookie Year (1 hour, $10); Pregancy Massage (60 min, $75); and Prenatal Yoga-style (1 session, 60 min, $10). Call 786-662-5026 for details.
Therapists
Nora Farinas, Massage Therapist
Nora Farinas, a licensed massage therapist for over 15 years, specializes in pre and post natal massage therapy promoting the health and well-being of mom and baby. The founder and former owner of Massage By Design now works out of her Coral Gables studio as well as private homes. Call 768-586-4573 for info and appointments.
