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

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

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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

*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

Induction of Labor Information for Patients is a course that provides a brief overview of how labor can be induced. Highlights include various methods needed to soften the cervix and begin early labor. The scheduling process, and what to expect before your baby is born will also be included in this presentation.

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.