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

Discusses the 4th trimester, the period after the birth of a baby, the changes that occur, the opportunities to enhance parent wellbeing and plan for as well as promote self-care during this important time.  This 1-hour virtual group session is ideal for parents and their support partner(s) who are preparing for the birth of a baby.  Session is free and meets once every month; and brought to you by the Maternal Outreach Mood Services (MOMS) Program & Scrivner Center for Mental Health & Addiction Services.

A Zoom link provided within a confirmation email after registration and two (1) days before the session begins.  Questions or concerns, contact Naina Sodhi at (650) 988-7475 or email naina_sodhi@elcaminohealth.org 

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

Reviews the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and newborn feed and latching.  This 3-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.

Fee per couple or household:  $25 

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

El Camino Health is pleased to present the 8th Annual Maternal Mental Health Symposium hosted through a gift from the Keller Family. This virtual event will be held on Friday, September 26th, 2025 and will feature leading speakers in the perinatal mental health field. This free event is designed to expand access to essential perinatal mental health education. Through education and support, we strive to create healthier, more informed communities for all.The full agenda for this event is currently being finalized and will be shared as soon as it becomes available.  We are excited to bring you a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions.  Continuing Education Units are anticipated and more information will be provided once confirmed. Please check back soon for updates!

Register for the symposium here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/maternalmentalhealthsymposium#about 

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 start at 20-24 weeks 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 4x 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.

• 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, 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 times a year.
• Classes are NOT recorded to maintain patient/participant privacy.
• 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