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 Times are in the evening at 6:30pm *except the last session is in the morning at 10am.

• 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 sizes are limited to 25 families and this series runs 4 times a year.
• 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.

*Informational guide to ensure you can attend the classes on the date you prefer; please see our class website for each of the classes' schedule and availability to 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 of Labor
• 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. 

A nationally certified car seat technician (CPST) will visually inspect your child’s car seat.  Recommended to be taken in the 7th month to the early 9th month of pregnancy.

Fitting Station - El Camino Hospital Parking Garage Address: 2470 Hospital Drive, Mountain View, CA.  Visit https://beepbeepcarseat.com/schedule to book an appointment; brought to you by beep! beep! car seat and baby proofing (beepbeepcarseat.com). 

Fee is $79.00 for 45 minutes (up to 2 car seats).  Questions contact: (408) 385-5848 or hello@beepbeepcarseat.com

Please let us know if you would like to register or transfer in a CPR session held in the evenings during the week. Visit the link to fill out the interest form at https://forms.gle/FfiPpkB9xWdbCvVu5 

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.  

Zoom link 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