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.  Session fee is $10 for partners or couples and/or entire family.  Recommended to be taken in the last trimester of pregnancy. 

Fee per household:  $10

*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.

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 baby safety at home, as a newborn becomes more mobile.  This 2-hour virtual session is ideal for childcare providers, grandparents and parents, and offers an interactive chat with live Q&A.  Recommended to be taken before baby is 4 to 6 month old. 

Fee per household:  $25

*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.

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

Learn about nutrition, exercise and preparing for birth. This 1½-hour virtual four-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.  *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; separate registration is required.    

Total fee per household for all four (4) series:  $100

SERIES 1. Early 2nd trimester at 13-18 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

SERIES 2. Late 2nd trimester at 23-27 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:  Ginny Hibbs, RN, ECH L&D Nurse, Certified Prenatal Exercise Instructor  

SERIES 3. Early 3rd trimester at 31-36 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.  

SERIES 4. Postpartum at 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 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

*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.

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 

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). 

Fee per household:  $25 

*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.

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

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

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

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