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, Saturdays 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 abou preparing for birth- including nutrition, exercise, movement, childbirth education and advocacy. This is a 5 class series, with the first 4 classes at 2 hours during the pregnancy, and one 1.5 hour class in the postpartum.  Class instructors include midwife and childbirth educator, with guests speaking about prenatal nutrition, pelvic floor health, and lactation.

Suggested enrollment for class is at 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.  For privacy reasons we do not record classes. 

Registration fee per couple or household for all five (5) classes $150 total.

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

Class Times are in the evening at 6:00 pm *except the last session is in the morning at 10am.

• Class 1.  Nutrition and Pregnancy (28-30 weeks):
  • Covers the basic guidelines for a healthy pregnancy along with culturally speciifc nutrition tips. The class will include an introduction to preparing for Healthy Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with evidence based and culturally sensitive information. We focus on supporting pregnancy and birth as a transformative experience.  
  • Guest Speaker: Prajakta Waingankar, Nutritionist, South Asian Heart Center
    
    
• Class 2.  BIRTH part 1 (30-32 weeks):
  • Covers the what happens in labor and birth inlcuding the physiological process (including hormonal shifts), the baby's journey, and  the birthing person's experience. Class will do an introduction to some pain coping techniques, along with what partners and/or other support people can do.
    
• Class 3 Birth – Part 2 (32-34 weeks):
  • Includes information on birth, pushing strategies, what happens if interventions are needed, and advocacy tips. 
    
    
•  Class 4.  Preparing for the Postpartum: Sharing about how to prepare for the 4th trimester, including postpartum physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, and an introduction to bodyfeeding (breastfeeding). Guest speaker: Kasthuri Veeerarhagavan PT
  
  
• 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: , 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 
• There are no make-up classes

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.

Comfort Measures for Labor

Only one person needs to register on behalf of both.

This 1.5 hours class reviews and demonstrates comfort measure and pain coping techniques for labor and birth. Pregnant people and their support person will also have dedicated time to practice evidence-based techniques including breathing, positioning, and more.

Presenters: 

Anjali Sardeshmukh, Licensed Midwife & Childbirth Educator

Michelle Park, & Melissa Keim, RN Clinical Nurse IV, -Labor & Delivery @ MV

Address: El Camino Health - Park Pavilion Bldg., Mtn View Campus 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040

Location: Conference Room N - Lower Level of Park Pavilion

• Enter through the sliding glass doors at the BACK of the building, NOT the doors in the front and NOT through the YMCA entrance. Take the elevator or stairs to the lower level
• Conference room N
• Map View

Bring 2 pillows to class

Class is designed to be taken after attending your childbirth or Healthy Pregnancy for South Asian class, in your 3rd trimester, building on your knowledge about labor and birth.

Class will cover:

• Relationship to pain
• Fear-Tension-Pain cycle
• The role of tools other than medications in all types of birth experiences
• How partners can support the laboring person
• Breathing and Relaxation techniques
• Movement and positions for labor and birth
• The role of Touch and massage in labor
• Other tools such as aromatherapy, music, acupressure, and vibe setting

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

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.

In-person tour reviewing information from admission to discharge and Maternity Units.  This 1-hour free tour is recommended for those delivering at Los Gatos Campus - El Camino Health and to be taken in the 7th month to the early 9th month of pregnancy.

• Registration required per Couple
• Interested in a session below that’s closed, then contact  Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303    
  • There are three (3) tour times available in the evenings: 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, or 7:30 PM. 
• Seats are limited; please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend.
• Tour details sent within an email confirmation and receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class. 
• 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 mchari@healingcancerfromwithin.org or 408-341-6621.

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.