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.

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.

Participate in hands-on practice CPR & choking for infants and children in-person at one of our campuses; Mtn. View or Los Gatos.  This 2 ½ hour in-person class is recommended for parents and grandparents. Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy or after baby is born. 

• Couples/Partners (2 people): $100 total
  • Only one person needs to register on behalf of both.
• Singles: $50 per person
  • Please email us to receive a promo code before registering.
  • Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org  
• NOT a certification class  
• NO children allowed
• Mask recommended during class

Registration, Attendance, Privacy & Refund Policy: 

• Please plan to arrive on time to class.  If you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of class, then you will not be admitted as the content missed cannot be made-up and is disruptive for the class.  Please contact us asap to inform us that you cannot arrive on time.
• 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 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

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

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

Reviews the cesarean (C-section) birth and surgical procedure, expectations and postoperative recovery.  This 1½-hour virtual session is 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:  $10

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