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.

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

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.

Are you expecting your first grand baby? Congratulations!

Wondering what has changed in newborn care since you had your children? This 2 hour virtual class will update you on the most current parenting practices that align with what your children are being taught.

Topics include what's new in:

• Safe Sleep practices
• Bathing
• Diapering
• Breastfeeding
• Car seat safety
• Tummy time and brain development
• How not to give advice!
• Things to consider before your grandbaby is born

This 2 hour virtual class is designed for grandparents expecting their first grandbaby and focus on the first six weeks of life.

Cost is $25/couple. 

Discusses the numerous baby care topics, such as baby development and crying, dressing and diapering, feeding and sleeping, holding a newborn, and illness prevention and newborn appearance. 

This 3-hour virtual session is ideal for childcare providers, grandparents and parents, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A. 

Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy. 

Fee per couple or household:  $25

The charge will show up on their credit card statement / credit card as “CS” EL CAMINO”

• FREE Car seat Fundamentals 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

                                                                     Updated as of 4.02.2025

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

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

Reviews the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and newborn feed and latching.  This 1-hour virtual session is ideal for expectant mothers and partners, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A.  Taught by our Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC). Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy.  One (1) family member required to register. 

Fee per couple or household:  $15

• Offered FREE with Childbirth Express Class; requires sperate registration to receive the promo-code and may be applied towards any breastfeeding class at check-out.

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

                                                                        Updated on 2.14.2023