Provides support for mothers and their support person(s) on topics such as breastfeeding, latching, nipple soreness, low milk supply, newborn fussiness and sleep, baby weight gain, pumping and much more.  Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).  This 1½-hour virtual group session meets every Thursday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.  Session is free and recommended for mothers of newborns through 6 months of age.  

One (1) registration per household

Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class. 

held via Microsoft Teams is good for all upcoming sessions and provided in an email confirmation after registering.  Please note that if you did not receive an email after registering or have any questions or concerns, contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org  or call (650) 988-8303

Learn about nutrition, exercise and preparing for birth. This 1½-hour virtual five (5) - part class series is covers the third trimester and postpartum period.  Taught by an experienced midwife and childbirth educator with guest speakers in prenatal nutrition, exercise and lactation.  Class typically starts around 28 weeks of pregnancy.

This information is presented in promotion for healthier pregnancy outcomes for South Asians; however, ALL are welcome.  Note: This series does not include Childbirth Express; a separate registration is required for that. 

Registration fee per couple or household for all five (5) classes $125 total.

This class series is offered 6x a year, and there  25 participants are welcome (max)  

Class Times are in the evening at 6:30pm *except the last session is in the morning at 10am.

 For privacy reasons we do not record classes. 

• Class 1.  Nutrition and Pregnancy (28-30 weeks):
  • Covers the basic guidelines for a healthy pregnancy including dos and don’ts and culturally specific nutrition tips for providing the best nutrition for you and your baby.  We focus on supporting pregnancy and birth as a transformative experience.  
  • Guest Speaker: Prajakta Waingankar, Nutritionist, South Asian Heart Center
    
    
• Class 2.  Exercise and Pregnancy (30-32 weeks):
  • Covers the common discomforts of labor including specific exercises you can do at home to increase your comfort as your body changes.  Our prenatal exercise instructor will lead you through specific exercises designed to support you throughout your pregnancy.  New snack tips/recipes will be offered.  
  • Guest Speaker: Radhika Neelakantan; labor and delivery nurse at El Camino Health
    
    
• Class 3 and 4.  Birth – Part 1 and 2 (32-34 & 34-36 weeks):
  • Includes information on preparing for labor, birth and delivery- with a lens on physiological birth. The benefits of vaginal birth and how to be an active participant in your labor will be discussed, as well as the role of partners, family members, and doulas. Class 4 will also include preparing for immediate postpartum and early breastfeeding.
• Class 5.  Postpartum (4-8 weeks after delivery):
  • Addresses the common concerns after birth from breastfeeding issues including recommendations of foods that support milk production, to postpartum exercises and emotional support as you recover from birth.  Guest Speaker: Harper Bolla RN, IBCLC, ECH Lactation Consultant
    
    
• Participants will be provided with the class slides, handouts, resources, recipes, shopping lists and exercises.
• Class sizes are limited to 25 families and this series runs 4-6  times a year.
• Classes are NOT recorded to maintain patient/participant privacy.
• Class details and class link provided within an email one week before class  and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class. 
• Questions Contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303
  
• Back up dates are offered for each class in the event the instructor needs to attend a delivery

Registration & Refund Policy: 

For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued.  Accepting credit card payments through online registration only. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

El Camino Health is hosting a Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) support group. We do this for the communities we serve.

When: Every Monday 

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Park Pavilion Room L

Feel free to join us for support.

This weekly Restorative Yoga class consists of breathwork exercises, gentle restorative yoga poses, and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. Breathwork allows one to embrace the present moment, while restorative yoga promotes relief from tension. The free class is specifically designed for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers and is useful for all impacted by cancer.

The class is offered by Integrative Healing, a non-profit organization, focused on an integrative approach to cancer treatment to boost the healing of patients impacted by cancer.

The class is taught by Meera Chari, a certified yoga teacher. She has a deep understanding of patients who are going through different stages in their treatment and is able to adjust the class to meet their needs. The class size is small to facilitate close attention from the instructor. It is taught on Zoom online, to practice in the safety and comfort of your home.

Online Event Instructions

For more information and registration to join Zoom Meeting, please contact the Cancer Center at 650-988-8338.

Meeting Frequency

This class meets online weekly Thursday unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer: If you’ve registered 48 hours before the class, it is not a guarantee of your registration for this date and time. 

Restorative Yoga classes are sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Reviews the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and newborn feed and latching.  This 1-hour virtual session is ideal for expectant mothers and partners, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A.  Taught by our Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC). Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy.  One (1) family member required to register. 

Fee per couple or household:  $15

• Offered FREE with Childbirth Express Class; requires sperate registration to receive the promo-code and may be applied towards any breastfeeding class at check-out.

Registration, Privacy & Refund Policy: No recordings are available.  For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued.  Accepting credit card payments through online registration only. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

Class details and Zoom link provided within an email receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class.  Questions contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303

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PowerPoint Slide Presentation led by our Labor & Delivery nurse, reviewing information from admission to discharge and Maternity Units.  This 1-hour free virtual class offers interactive chat and live Q&A.  Recommended for those delivering at El Camino Health and to be taken in the 7th month to the early 9th month of pregnancy.

• Registration required per couple or household
• NOT offered at this time are in-person tours for the Mtn. View campus
• NO recordings are available 
• Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.
• Class details and Zoom link provided within an email receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class.  Questions contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303

報名 Register: https://elcaminohealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ovi3zdpVT_GX6bggsUCF4w

怎麼不被捲到？在人生不同階段找回自己的步調

在高度競爭、充滿比較的環境中，我們很容易不知不覺被「捲」進他人的期待、社會的標準，甚至迷失了自己。這個 Wednesday Lunch Chat 系列，將從人生的不同階段出發，陪你一起思考：如何看見浪潮，卻不被捲走；如何走自己的路，而不是活成別人的期待。

我們將結合真實生活案例、互動討論，以及《安心指南》的實用觀點，幫助你在不同人生階段，找到屬於自己的方向與界線。

2/25: 怎麼不被捲到？— 人生初期（在學中／剛踏入社會）

3/11: 怎麼不被捲到？— 人生中期（職涯發展／家庭與責任並行）

3/25: 怎麼不被捲到？— 年長期（人生成熟期／重新定義方向）

時間: 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

主講: 臨床心理師李偉倩博士

講員簡介: 普度大學心理諮商博士，史丹福大學博士後研究，全國認證的臨床心理醫師，曾任教於加州州立大學聖荷西分校。

免費線上活動，有問答時間，以普通話進行

敬請事先報名以收到Zoom聯結

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Emotional Well-Being Series: Wednesday Lunch Chat

How Not to Get Swept In — Finding Your Own Rhythm at Different Stages of Life

In a highly competitive environment filled with constant comparison, it’s easy to be unknowingly “swept into” others’ expectations and society’s definitions of success—sometimes losing sight of ourselves in the process. This Wednesday Lunch Chat series starts from different stages of life and invites you to reflect on how to see the waves without being pulled under, and how to walk your own path rather than living up to someone else’s expectations.

Through real-life examples, interactive discussions, and practical insights from the Peace of Mind Guide, we aim to support you in finding your own direction and setting healthy boundaries at each stage of life.

2/25: How Not to Get Swept In — Early Life Stage (Students / Early Career)

3/11: How Not to Get Swept In — Midlife Stage (Career Development / Family and Responsibilities)

3/25: How Not to Get Swept In — Later Life Stage/Seniors

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Speaker: Wei-Chien Lee, PhD, clinical psychologist

Speaker Bio: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Purdue University. Stanford Postdoc. Licensed Clinical Psychologist and National Certified Counselor. Former faculty at San Jose State. Provided more than 500 trainings and workshops to community members, mental health providers, and organizations to improve mental health.

FREE! The online webinar is conducted in Mandarin.

感謝協辦單位 Community Partners:

凱芯文教基金會 (Joy Culture Foundation)

國語語文學校 (Mandarin Language and Cultural Center)

山景城市府 (City of Mountain View)

柏拉阿圖中文學校 (Palo Alto Chinese School)

美華婦女會矽谷分會 (Organization of Chinese American Women-Silicon Valley Chapter)

華人社區中心 (Avenidas)

矽谷中文學校 (Silicon Valley Chinese School)

This Mental Health Education program is funded by a grant from the El Camino Health Foundation.

Please email any questions to Chinese Health Initiative at chi@elcaminohealth.org  

Join our Virtual labor Induction Informational Class

Whether you're considering induction or simply want to be prepared, our expert-led session will provide clear answers and help you feel confident for your upcoming birth. Get the facts in a supportive, informative environment!

Sign up for this free virtual class today and make informed decisions about your birthing plan:

• When induction is recommended
• Induction methods available
• What to expect with an induction

This free, virtual class is one hour long and is offered frequently throughout each month.