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.