Hey, I’m so glad you are here – I am an Oklahoma City newborn photographer but also a mom of 3. As someone with a personality that soaks up info and resources, I decided to put together this comprehensive list of pregnancy and postpartum resources in OKC and share it with you. I know this journey into parenthood can sometimes be terrifying and overwhelming. Hopefully this guide will make it go a bit smoother and reduce the stress load as you prepare for and enjoy the arrival of your little one. You’ve got this, Mama!

Many of these resources I have used myself and regularly recommend to clients and friends, so I’m confident this list represents some of the best available resources for new moms and babies in OKC!

Oklahoma City Birth and Postpartum Doulas

OKC Doulas – I’m a huge advocate for hiring a doula to support your birth and postpartum experience. This post is full of interviews and details with several local birth doulas. Be sure to spend time finding one that you feel is a great fit for your birth journey.

OKC Postpartum Doulas – a postpartum doula can help make those early days with a newborn a lot smoother. Check out several who provide this service for new families within the metro Oklahoma City area.

Childbirth & Prenatal Nutrition Classes in OKC

Childbirth Classes – Whether you are wanting a hands-on one day class, a more intimate class spread out over a few weeks, or hypnobirthing classes this post will give you all the local options so you can find one to fit your schedule.

Prenatal Nutrition – This in depth class taught by local midwife Yvonne Silbernagel can give lots of support for optimal nutrition while pregnant.

Pregnancy + Postnatal Exercise in Oklahoma City

Fit4Moms – workout with other mamas and their littles

Body Smart PT – Allison specializes in helping moms during pregnancy and postnatal to safely return to exercise.

Mom Walk OKC – meet up and walk with other local mamas and finish off with a play time with your littles.

Barre3 – safe pregnancy exercise and also a play lounge for your littles

Pelvic Floor and Physical Therapy for Moms in OKC

Elevate Physical Therapy – physical and pelvic therapist in Edmond, OK.

Perfect Peace Physical Therapy – Obstetric & Pelvic Health and Rehab in Moore, OK.

OKC Breastfeeding Support for Mamas

An extensive list of Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants and Counselors can be found here.

Join Nurture Mamas! A resource group for mams in OKC.

Milk Bars at Integris Hospital Locations, Thrive Mama Collective – free local events to get weighted feeds and meet with other mamas.

Mom and Infant Massage + Physical Therapy + Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors certified to serve pregnant Moms and children in OKC – click here.

Tamika at Thrive Mama Collective – prenatal and postnatal massage

Haley at Bravo Therapy Solutions for myofascial release.

Wonderfully Made Therapy – occupational therapy, feeding therapy and more for infants and beyond.

Alicia Jackson – Oklahoma Licensed Massage Therapist Specializing in all women’s massage including  pre-natal, post natal, post surgery, & infant massage.

Infant Massage – Baby Touch Massage offers instruction for parents and caregivers in either group or in-home private session. Each session consists of five classes: 90 minutes per session for a group and 60 minutes per session in-home private.

The program gives parents and their babies the time necessary to learn strokes, use them at home, and return each week to share experiences, and ask questions. A Certified Educator of Infant Massage leads the weekly parent-baby classes and discusses new topics each week.

Easy Meals for New Parents

It can be hard to feed yourself in those early days but nutrition is so important in being the best parent for your new little one! These local business can help make that load just a little easier!

Supper Thyme – Edmond, OK take and bake homemade meals

Fresh Fit 405 – fresh, healthy meals that can be delivered or picked up in person in their location in OKC

Balanced Kitchen Co – delicious, nutritional meals you can order and pick up in Edmond, OK.

Another option I personally loved was putting Hello Fresh (or similar meal service) on our registry as the meals come all ready to just put together but you are not just eating take out all the time!

New Baby Classes for New Parents

Miranda at Sooner State Doula offers a variety of classes for new parents including baby care, baby feeding and more. Contact her for a whole list of her current classes.

The Oklahoma City Lactation Clinic offers breastfeeding classes where you can learn all about starting out a great breastfeeding journey, pumping, feeding and bottles for your new little one.

New Mom School is a community created and operated by Moms who are passionate about supporting other new Moms in their transition to motherhood.  We offer in-person postpartum support group services and evidence based classes for new moms and their babies.  Our multi-week class series are organized by your baby’s birth month so that all moms are experiencing the same phase in motherhood.  We partner with certified experts within the community who provide helpful information in a fun, judgment-free environment.  Classes are full of laughter, support, tears, education, and so much more!  Our classes are meant to encourage and empower moms while allowing them to form genuine friendships with one another.  It is our mission to create a higher standard of care for new moms and make this challenging time a more joyful experience.

Maternal Mental Health in OKC for New Moms

Flamingo Maternal Health – postpartum and motherhood counseling for moms in OKC

Heather Scherf – a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and serves metro OKC. She has extensive experience and a passion for working with individuals and families on issues such as foster care and adoption, trauma, attachment related concerns, parent support, and women’s issues including infertility, loss and postpartum.

Thrive Mama Collective – a therapist on staff specializing in maternal and postpartum health

Infant CPR Classes for New Parents

Infant CPR Classes at CPR Certification are easy to schedule online and offer a variety of times making it easy to take your class.

Heartland CPR – offer a variety of infant and child cpr and first aid classes.

Life Pro CPR is another great group providing pediatric cpr and first aid classes in the metro OKC and Edmond area.

Car Seat Safety Techs

Max Mamas in Norman – their staff are certified CPST’s and can not only help you install and check your seat but the store offers many carseat and travel systems to shop from.

OK Safe Kids – find a tech in your county

Maternity & Nursing Mama Clothing In Oklahoma City

Maternity Clothing Stores in OKC

Roolee | Utah-based boutique with comfortable stylish maternity and nursing-friendly pieces

One Loved Babe | beautiful and stylish maternity and nursing friendly pieces

Nursing Queen | online boutique specializing in nursing mama outfits

Baby Clothes Shopping in Oklahoma City + Online

Audrey & Bear – get your custom swaddle blankets, outfits or

Bonsie Baby – skin to skin baby clothes – the best outfits for those early days with your little one

OKC Baby Stores – see all the local places to shop here!

Little Planet at Carters | Classic, organic clothing for your little one

Max Mamas for local cloth diaper support, rental program to try out cloth diapers

Baby Wearing Resources in OKC

Max Mamas in Norman has a few certified babywearing instructors on staff as well as a lending library. You can rent a few carriers to try for a few weeks before returning.

Briana Lovelace is a local doula and midwife and also is a babywearing instructor who provides in person and online classes and support.

Favorite Baby & Toddler Resources in Oklahoma City

MonAmi Play Studio – Montessori play studio perfect for little ones 0-5. Keep track of events they host and open play times by following along on their social media.

Library Classes – each library in the metro area offers storytimes for littles starting at just a few months old. Interact with other parents, caretakers and littles with these awesome free classes.

Sign Language Classes for Infants – Natalie is a local mom and hosts these several week baby sign classes in her home in Edmond, OK each quarter. Learn to communicate better with your little one and connect with local mamas.

Music Classes – Learning Leaf in Norman, OK or Kindermusick– music plays a huge part in all our lives and is a great way to explore the world more with your little one.

Metro Gymnastics – parent and little gym classes for as walking children and up and lots of open play on Thursday mornings for 4 and under.

Toy Stores – OKC offers several awesome toy stores offering a variety of sustainable and age appropriate gifts.

OKC Metro Family Magazine – following along on their social media and emails gives you all the best happenings for families and littles in the OKC area!

Sleep Support for New Parents

Ask any new or experienced parent and you will know that sleep plays such a vital role in health and relationships but can be so hard. While there are many online programs, a local 1 on 1 support can help customize and walk alongside you in approaching sleep needs in a holistic and healthy way!

Kaila at Rest Easy Mama | gentle sleep coaching and 1 on 1 sleep consultation for parents. Read here for how this can benefit you and your little one so much!

Rocking Mama Sleep | gentle sleep support for parents

Infant Swim Classes in Oklahoma City

If your family spends time on the lake, has a pool or just generally will be around water, taking an infant swim class is one vital piece to keep your child safe from drowning.

Aqua Tots Academy – baby swim classes for little ones as young as 4 months.

Oklahoma City Swim – classes start at 6 months.

Goldfish Swim also has several locations in the metro area and starts for classes as young as 4 months old.

Other helpful articles if you enjoy this resource on pregnancy and postpartum resources in OKC:

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author bio:

Charis of Charis Elisabeth Photography is a professional newborn photographer serving the metro OKC area during newborn photoshoots in the area of OKC, Edmond, Midwest City and more. In home, relaxed newborn sessions are her speciality and she would love to serve your family!