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

Maternal Child Health Lactation Services

Breastfeeding Support Group

Free, In-person, Drop-in Group 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. 

• Group is facilitated by experienced El Camino Health RNs, IBCLCs (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants)  Partners and grandparents are welcome.
• Bring your baby, weigh them, feed them and change them in this supportive environment.
• Ask any question in this non-judgmental and safe space
• No sign up needed, just come with your baby!

Breastfeeding Support Group is located

• Conference Room 1 of the Los Gatos Campus
• 815 Pollard Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 

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 Alcoholics Anonymous support group. We do this for the communities we serve.  

When: Every Sunday

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Main Hospital Building Conference Room G  

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.

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

Unlock the power of exercise in preventing chronic disease. In this practical workshop, you’ll explore the science-backed benefits of physical activity and discover how regular movement can protect your long-term health. Experience live demonstrations of simple strength training exercises you can start at home—no special equipment required. Exercise is a key component for building a healthier lifestyle. Join us to gain the knowledge and confidence to make exercise a sustainable part of your daily routine.

El Camino Health is hosting a Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) support group. We do this for the communities we serve. 

When: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Park Pavillion Room N

Feel free to join us for support.