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

Are you expecting your first grand baby? Congratulations!

Wondering what has changed in newborn care since you had your children? This 2 hour virtual class will update you on the most current parenting practices that align with what your children are being taught.

Topics include what's new in:

• Safe Sleep practices
• Bathing
• Diapering
• Breastfeeding
• Car seat safety
• Tummy time and brain development
• How not to give advice!
• Things to consider before your grandbaby is born

This 2 hour virtual class is designed for grandparents expecting their first grandbaby and focus on the first six weeks of life.

Cost is $25/couple. 

El Camino Health is pleased to present the 9th Annual Maternal Mental Health Symposium hosted through a gift from the Keller Family. This virtual event will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 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. We are excited to bring you a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions. Continuing Education Units will be provided. More information available on the registration site.

Register for the symposium here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5375031/AD9196952FD405F350DF3D9BA72B43E2

Comfort Measures for Labor

This 1.5 hours class reviews and demonstrates comfort measure and pain coping techniques for labor and birth. Pregnant people and their support person will also have dedicated time to practice evidence-based techniques including breathing, positioning, and more.

Presenter: Anjali Sardeshmukh, Licensed Midwife & Childbirth Educator

Address: El Camino Health - Park Pavilion Bldg., Mtn View Campus 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040

Location: Conference Room N - Lower Level of Park Pavilion

• Enter through the sliding glass doors at the BACK of the building, NOT the doors in the front and NOT through the YMCA entrance. Take the elevator or stairs to the lower level
• Conference room N
• Map View

Class is designed to be taken after attending your childbirth or Healthy Pregnancy for South Asian class, in your 3rd trimester, building on your knowledge about labor and birth.

Class will cover:

• Relationship to pain
• Fear-Tension-Pain cycle
• The role of tools other than medications in all types of birth experiences
• How partners can support the laboring person
• Breathing and Relaxation techniques
• Movement and positions for labor and birth
• The role of Touch and massage in labor
• Other tools such as aromatherapy, music, acupressure, and vibe setting

Class details provided within an email confirmation and 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).

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