Discusses and reviews the anatomy and physiology of stages of labor, coping and relaxation techniques, labor positions, strategies to promote labor progress and minimize discomfort and, medications and medical interventions.  This 3-hour virtual session ideal for expectant mothers, partners and parents, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A.  Taught by our Labor & Delivery nurses.  Recommended to be taken in the 7th month to the early 9th month of pregnancy.

• Fee per couple or household:  $50 
• FREE Breastfeeding Express class with the use of a promo-code emailed to you after separately registering for this class first*

• 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.

• Promo code, 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

Learn about nutrition, exercise and preparing for birth. This 1½-hour virtual five (5) - part class series is designed to be taken over different stages of your pregnancy journey and after your baby is born.  Taught by an experienced midwife and childbirth educator with guest speakers in prenatal nutrition, exercise and lactation.  Recommended to be taken in the early 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  

• Class 1.  Nutrition and Pregnancy (20-24 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 (24-28 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 (28-32 & 32-36 weeks):
  • Includes information on preparing for labor including exercises focusing on strengthening areas needed for labor and 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 and family members.
• 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: Harpreet Bolla, RN, IBCLC, ECH Lactation Consultant
• Participants will be provided with the class slides, handouts, resources, recipes, shopping lists and exercises.
• 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

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.

Are you tired of trying yet another fad diet? Have you yo-yoed through the trials and tribulations of extreme diets, eating foods foreign to you – only to put weight back on and develop symptoms and side-effects you have had to deal with subsequently?

Fad diets are diets that are trendy in the short term, and often not based on scientific research or evidence. Fad diets often encourage deprivation and the demonization of foods, which may lead to nutrient deficiencies and disordered eating habits. While a fad diet may help you lose weight in the short term, they’re hard to stick to in the long run. They are restrictive in nature, cut out major food groups, and even your favorite dessert.

Would you be interested in making smart, healthy choices without focusing on just weight loss and relying on quick fixes? Would you be interested in making small adjustments with the foods that you love to better portion and proportion their nutrient content? If you are at risk for diabetes (find out now), you may consider joining us for the next group of El Camino Health's Diabetes Prevention Program that aims to help you lose body weight in a sustainable way, lower blood sugars, and prevent/better manage diabetes. This program helps you develop behaviors and lifestyle habits that you can implement and sustain for the long-term. 

This Full-Plus CDC recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program has been proven to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for individuals aged 60 and older) compared to usual care. It offers engaging interactive Zoom classes, virtual personalized coaching, social support, motivations, and nutrition consultations all from the comfort of your home!

LEARN about the program and SCHEDULE your FREE one-on-one consultation to review if this program is a great fit for you. 

EMAIL us your questions.

Other Resources and References:

• Diabetes Prevention Program: Research and Results
• CK Runs to Prevent Diabetes (2min)
• Lisa’s Story: A Journey in Diabetes Prevention (2min)

*To ensure you can attend the classes on the date you prefer; please register as early as possible.

Early Pregnancy Classes:

• Healthy Pregnancy for South Asian Families (5 class series)

Month 6^th – 7^th of Pregnancy

• Baby Care
• Breastfeeding Basics
• Breastfeeding Express (free if bundled with Childbirth Express)
• Car Seat Fundamentals (free if bundled with Baby Care class
• Infant and Child CPR (in person, also available in Spanish)             

Month 7^th – Early month of 9^th of Pregnancy

• Childbirth Preparation Express
• Maternity Tour (Virtual in MV, Virtual and In Person in LG)
• Cesarean birth class (if applicable)
• Induction self-paced online course (coming soon)
• Car Seat Check (in person)
• Fourth Trimester Maternal Mental Health & Well Being

After Baby is Born

• Virtual Breastfeeding Weekly Support Group
• Infant and Child CPR class (in person, also available in Spanish)

Note: we no longer offer baby proofing classes (but they are available at Stanford).

Enseñado en español - Participe en prácticas prácticas de RCP y asfixia para bebés y niños. Esta clase presencial de 2 ½ horas está recomendada para padres y abuelos. Registro requerido para cada persona.

Formulario de interés - https://forms.gle/4ToEmMLceHw1Tho46 

Tarifa POR PERSONA: $50

*NO es una clase de certificación y NO se permiten niños y se recomienda el uso de mascarilla durante la clase.

*Política de asistencia, privacidad y reembolso:

• Por favor planee llegar a tiempo a clase. Si llega más de 30 minutos después del inicio de la clase, no será admitido ya que el contenido perdido no se puede recuperar y es perjudicial para la clase. Por favor contáctanos lo antes posible para informarnos que no puedes llegar a tiempo.
• No hay grabaciones disponibles.
• Para obtener un reembolso completo, debe solicitar la cancelación de la inscripción al menos tres (3) días antes de la fecha de inicio de la clase; de ​​lo contrario, se emitirá una transferencia o crédito. Aceptamos pagos con tarjeta de crédito únicamente mediante registro en línea.

Los detalles de la clase se proporcionan en un recibo por correo electrónico al registrarse y un recordatorio por correo electrónico enviado dos (2) días antes de la clase. Contacto para preguntas: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org  o (650) 988-8303

Learn On-Demand video about topics of pregnancy, labor, birth postpartum, breastfeeding, CPR, infant sleep and so much more; brought to you by Tinyhood  ($155 value).  A collection of twenty-four (24) excellent videos that El Camino families can access anytime for FREE for up to a year after signing up. 

Due to the high and early incidence of diabetes and heart attacks, El Camino Health has created AIM to Prevent, a culturally tailored, lifestyle-focused, and evidenced-based risk-reduction program with these phases:

1. Assess to uncover your A.B.C. risk profile with advanced and comprehensive screening.
2. Intervene with culturally-appropriate lifestyle MEDS education through workshops. (MEDS-Meditation, Exercise, Diet, & Sleep)
3. Manage to facilitate and sustain lifestyle change with personalized, heart health coaching.

This membership also includes a complementary annual risk re-assessment. 

Due to the high and early incidence of diabetes and heart attacks, El Camino Health has created AIM to Prevent, a culturally tailored, lifestyle-focused, and evidenced-based risk-reduction program with these phases:

1. Assess to uncover your A.B.C. risk profile with advanced and comprehensive screening.
2. Intervene with culturally-appropriate lifestyle MEDS education through workshops. (MEDS-Meditation, Exercise, Diet, & Sleep)
3. Manage to facilitate and sustain lifestyle change with personalized, heart health coaching.

This membership also includes a complementary annual risk re-assessment. 

For details and to schedule a free consultation here to review the program, determine your eligibility, and consider your fit.