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Maternal Child Education
Midwives Tea & Orientation - Virtual Session
with Melina Rapazzini, CNM

Meet online with Certified Midwives, Kavitha Noble, CNM, Lin Lee, CNM, & Melina Rapazzini, CNM and other expectant mothers & their partners for tea & orientation and share birth stories. Recommended for families seeking midwifery services from Midwives of Bay Area Maternity.
Free monthly virtual group sessions on the second Sunday of every month from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Zoom; link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before session begins. Questions or concerns, contact Nell at (408) 871-5202 (office) or email nell_wilson@svmdmed.org
Maternity Orientation/Tour - Virtual Presentation
with Clinical Nurse, Labor & Delivery

Learn from a Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse about El Camino Health‘s Maternity Units & information on admission to discharge. Recommended for those deciding & delivering at El Camino Women’s Hospital.
Free virtual presentation on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during the session. Session details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org
Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual Class
with Kathryn Moresco-Lewis, MSN, BSN, RN

Learn from a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) Labor & Delivery Nurse about the countless benefits of breastfeeding, basic techniques, getting started, latching and common concerns. Recommended for expectant mothers & partners.
Virtual class on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during class. Class details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org
Childbirth Express - Virtual Class
with Melissa Keim, RNC BSN CCE & Michelle Park RNC, BSN, CCE

Learn from experienced Labor & Delivery Nurses about the anatomy & physiology of stages of labor, coping & relaxation techniques, labor positions, strategies to promote labor progress & minimize discomfort, medications and medical interventions. Recommended for expectant mothers, partners & parents, and taken in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Virtual class on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during class. Class details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org
Baby Care - Virtual Class
with Kira Nickel BA, CPSTI

Learn about the numerous baby care topics, such as baby development & crying, dressing & diapering, feeding & sleeping, how to hold your newborn, illness prevention and newborn appearance. Recommended for childcare providers, grandparents & parents.
Virtual class on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during class. Class details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org
Car Seat Fundamentals - Virtual Class
with Kira Nickel BA, CPSTI

Learn from a Car Seat Technician about the anatomy of a car seat & vehicle seat, California state law regarding transporting children, child seating & safety and installation of a car seat. Recommended for childcare providers, grandparents & parents, and taken 4 to 6 weeks before the arrival of your newborn.
Virtual class on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during class. Class details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org
4th Trimester Maternal Mental Health & Wellbeing
with Staff Member, Maternal Outreach Mood Services (MOMS) Program & Scrivner Center for Mental Health & Addiction Servi

Learn about the 4th trimester, the period after the birth of a baby, and the changes that occur & opportunities to enhance parent wellbeing. A member of the Maternal Outreach Mood Services (MOMS) Program at El Camino Health will discuss opportunities to plan for and promote self-care during this important time. Ideal for parents and their support partners who are preparing for the birth of their baby.
This virtual class is provided free of charge and held on the second Tuesday of every month. A zoom link will be provided within a confirmation email after registration and two days before session begins. Questions or concerns, call 650-988-8468
Cesarean Birth Preparation - Virtual Class
with Melissa Keim, RNC BSN CCE & Michelle Park RNC, BSN, CCE

Learn from experienced Labor & Delivery Nurses about the cesarean/c-section birth & surgical procedure, expectations and postoperative recovery. Recommended for expectant mothers, partners & parents, and taken in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Virtual class on Zoom offering interactive live Q&A during class. Class details & Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registering and two days before class begins. Questions or concerns, call (650) 988-8303 or email MaternalChildEducation@elcaminohealth.org