welcome to the parent collective, we’re happy to have you here.
The Parent Collective is a vibrant community offering comprehensive classes and resources for new and expecting parents in select American cities and online worldwide. Our series, led by experienced nurses and midwives, covers all essential aspects of prenatal and postpartum education—from labor relaxation techniques to new baby care and beyond. In addition to free resources for members, we provide Zoom classes for those unable to attend our in-person sessions. Thoughtfully designed to support mothers and fathers through the many transitions of parenthood, our classes and coaching sessions offer guidance on everything from delivery preparation to new baby care.
this is why we do
what we do.
The Parent Collective was founded by Jessica Hill, inspired by her personal experience during pregnancy. While expecting her first child in the UK, Jessica, an American woman, felt anxious about being far from her family support system. Her friends recommended a prenatal class series called The NCT, which was organized by neighborhood and due date. This structure allowed couples to form support networks before their babies were born, proving invaluable to Jessica during her pregnancy.
creating supportive communities is our goal.
Realizing how crucial it was to build a community before the baby’s arrival, Jessica recognized a gap in support for parents, especially after the baby is born. The Parent Collective strives to fill this gap by bringing together expectant parents with similar due dates in the same city, fostering a support system when it matters most. By connecting parents-to-be before their babies arrive, The Parent Collective ensures that new parents have a ready-made community to lean on, share experiences with, and navigate the challenges of parenthood together. This focus on early connection and ongoing support is at the heart of The Parent Collective’s mission to make the journey into parenthood less isolating and more empowering.
meet our founder
The Parent Collective was founded by Jessica Hill as a result of her personal experience during pregnancy. Jessica was pregnant with her first child in the UK, and as an American woman, she began to feel anxious that she was going to have her baby so far away from family support. Her friends suggested that she register for a prenatal class series called The NCT, which was organized by neighborhood and due date — allowing all couples to form support networks prior to their babies being born. This series of classes proved invaluable to her and her husband during pregnancy and new parenthood.
Now, Jessica hopes to create a similar community for expectant parents with The Parent Collective.
meet our
location directors
Our location directors organize and run the local classes, the teachers themselves will vary.
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Caroline is a certified nurse midwife and mom to one baby boy. She enjoys educating parents on their choices in childberth, thus empowering them to step into parenthood with confidence! She is expanding classes further into Westchester County so reach out if you have ideas!
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Sarah is a mom of 3 young boys, who longed for the support & friendship of other moms during those early years with her first. When she came across TPC back in 2019 she knew that she had to get involved to help other new parents fill that void. Alongside looking after 3 dogs, 2 horses, 12 chickens and three boys, Sarah runs our prenatal & postpartum classes in Ridgefield CT & Hartsdale NY.
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Brandy is a former Maternal Wellness Coach turned Content Creator based in Los Angeles, California. She is also a wife and mother of two children. Her passion lies in changing the narrative around motherhood and advocating for mothers as they navigate motherhood. Brandy contributes to Camille Styles, writing about motherhood, careers, changing family dynamics, wellness, fashion, and beauty.
She is also a proud board member of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism for and by + for women of color.
In her spare time, she designs and flips homes with her husband, Tyler, and has recently been featured in Domino magazine. And helps run their Airbnb’s @branchandbrick. Her former eleven-year career as a fashion stylist & consultant garnered clients such as Elle, Harpers Bazaar, In Style, Cosmopolitan, L’Oreal, Dyson, Gap, GQ, and many others, including a few famous faces.
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Jackie is a Certified Nurse Midwife and has been in the birth world for nearly 10 years. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and they have two beautiful daughters and a fluffy little dog named Charlie. She has attended births both in hospitals big and small as well as a birth center for the last 5 years. Prior to becoming a Midwife, she was a Labor and Delivery room nurse for 7 years at a very busy hospital. Jackie believes there’s no such thing as one right birth plan for every family. Birth is as dynamic as each one of us but no matter what your birth choices are; you should always feel supported, empowered and respected during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum seasons. She is so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you during your path to parenthood!
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My mission is to support new mothers as they transition into motherhood. As a dedicated doula, wife and mother of two I'm passionate about helping moms navigate common challenges and building community. After giving birth in 2022, to my first baby I saw a huge gap in how accessible quality education and support was being provided to expectant parents so I decided to play a part in closing that gap.
I believe in the power of education and creating spaces where women feel that their voices are heard and their desires when it comes to birth and parenting are being recognized. With a background in family sciences and counseling, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every birthing experience.
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Jessica is a Family Nurse Practitioner working with individuals throughout the life span including pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care. She loves being a mother to her two young children. Having both babies during Covid and the required isolation that was necessary for those early postpartum days exemplified how essential having a community is and the struggles experienced when it is absent. She believes every family should be fully supported in their individual goals, choices, and beliefs relating to pregnancy, delivery, and newborn care. Jessica and her family love to travel to Baja Ca and spend most of their free time in, on, or near the ocean.
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Megan is a multi-certified Health and Life Coach empowering moms to create greater work/life balance. When Megan had her son in 2019, she felt incredibly isolated and lonely wishing she had a community of mom friends with new babies she could relate to in real time.
As an advocate for moms with a core value of leaving our corners of the world better than we found them, when Megan learned about TPC, she knew she needed to get involved.
Megan loves watching women gain confidence in themselves and supporting them through some of life's most challenging seasons.
In her spare time, Megan loves spending time with her husband, their son and two dogs in Lehigh Valley, PA. She also enjoys working out, gardening, the great outdoors, traveling and cooking.
She can't wait to support the moms of Lehigh Valley in their pregnancy and postpartum journeys!
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Christine is a birth & postpartum doula and mom of two boys. She is passionate about helping new parents find their footing and supporting them as they make the best choices for themselves & their baby. She is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and excited to bring The Parent Collective’s evidence-based prenatal classes to the area!
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Kristina, originally from Northern California, has called Southern California home for the past 19 years. Her journey in childcare began early as a trusted neighborhood babysitter during her high school years. She continued nurturing her passion for working with children as a nanny and a coach for young kids during college. Naturally progressing to newborn care, she became a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. With over two decades of experience, Kristina possesses extensive expertise in sleep training, feeding techniques, and postpartum support. Her career has taken her around the globe, helping families transition into parenthood smoothly. She has significant experience with multiples and has worked with numerous high-profile families.
As a mother of two, Kristina's personal journey into motherhood highlighted the considerable lack of practical, accessible information for new parents. This realization ignited her dedication to bridging that gap. She is thrilled to be part of TPC, a community committed to empowering parents with the knowledge and support they need.
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I was drawn to the TPC team as a Labor & Delivery Nurse myself seeking resources to pass along to new parents. I loved that all the classes were evidence-based. Additionally the incredible emphasis on community to foster building relationships. Which I have seen first hand how a good support system can have a positive impact on postpartum outcomes.
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Megan is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been in the healthcare field for over 7 years. She has worked as a volunteer doula, labor and delivery nurse, and most recently a midwife,practicing in the office and hospital setting. She is dedicated to advocating for and empowering women by providing them with the knowledge and evidence necessary to make informed decisions throughout their perinatal journey. Outside of the healthcare world, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children. She also loves good wine, food, and coffee!