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Baby Safety Basics (Mountain View)
This class is recommended for expectant parents in the second trimester. You will learn about baby-proofing your home with tips to avoid the top five dangers to children. You will see and discuss baby equipment and basic safety devices including some "do it yourself" ideas. Car seat safety will be discussed in overview only. Class Fee: $40 per couple.
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Breastfeeding - Secrets for Success (Fremont)
Designed to provide expectant parents with the knowledge and tools to get breastfeeding off to the right start, topics will cover: prenatal preparation; how to survive the first week; how to know if baby is taking enough milk; how to avoid problems; how to ensure a great supply; reading your baby's feeding signals - a guide to baby talk. Class Fee: $40 per couple
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Breastfeeding - Secrets for Success (Palo Alto)
Taught by Joanna Koch, our experienced lactation consultant, this class will provide expectant parents with the knowledge and strategies they need to get breastfeeding off to the right start. Partners are encouraged to attend. Once a month either Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. or Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Fee: $40.
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Breastfeeding Class (Santa Cruz)
In this class we will help you prepare for the early days of breastfeeding by going over the basics as well as what to do after the first week and beyond. We will cover use of a breast pump and expressing and storing milk. Cost: $30.00.
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Breastfeeding Your Newborn (Mountain View)
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, positions for feeding, signs that a feeding is going well, what to do if a feeding is not going well and strategies for returning to work while breastfeeding. Partners are encouraged to attend class. Class Fee: $30 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation (Fremont)
This class is designed to help expectant parents ready themselves for the practical, physical, and emotional challenges of childbirth. Participants will receive instruction in all aspects of childbirth and receive training in specific skills to cope and respond to the sensations of labor and delivery. Class Fee: $145 per couple. Click here to view class dates and to register online. For questions, e-mail Health Education or call 650-853-2960.
Childbirth Preparation - Thursdays (Santa Cruz)
This comprehensive series covers breathing techniques, relaxation methods, stages of labor and delivery, hospital procedures, postpartum recovery, and birthing options to prepare you and your partner for your upcoming birth experience. Class Fee: $100 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation - Tuesdays (Santa Cruz)
This comprehensive series covers breathing techniques, relaxation methods, stages of labor and delivery, hospital procedures, postpartum recovery, and birthing options to prepare you and your partner for your upcoming birth experience. Class Fee: $100 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation - Wednesdays (Santa Cruz)
This comprehensive series covers breathing techniques, relaxation methods, stages of labor and delivery, hospital procedures, postpartum recovery, and birthing options to prepare you and your partner for your upcoming birth experience. Class Fee: $100 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation 2-Session (Palo Alto)
Our certified and experienced childbirth educators will help you prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth. You'll learn about all aspects of childbirth, practice specific skills to cope with labor and delivery and receive information on the use of pain medication, C-sections and more. Class Fee: $145 per couple.
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Childbirth Preparation 3-Session (Palo Alto)
Our certified and experienced childbirth educators will help you prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth. You'll learn about all aspects of childbirth, practice specific skills to cope with labor and delivery and receive information on the use of pain medication, C-sections and more. Class Fee: $145 per couple.
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Childbirth Preparation 3-Session - Friday (Mountain View)
This three-week series taught by a labor-delivery nurse includes instruction in relaxation, breathing techniques and stages of labor, including also a tour of the El Camino Hospital Labor-Delivery Unit. Choose a class that will finish approximately 4-6 weeks before your due date. Please register promptly as these classes fill up. Class Fee: $145 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation 3-Session - Saturday (Mountain View)
This three-week series taught by a labor-delivery nurse includes instruction in relaxation, breathing techniques and stages of labor, including also a tour of the El Camino Hospital Labor-Delivery Unit. Choose a class that will finish approximately 4-6 weeks before your due date. Please register promptly as these classes fill up. Class Fee: $145 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation 3-Session - Thursday (Mountain View)
This three-week series taught by a team of labor-delivery nurses includes instruction in relaxation, breathing techniques and stages of labor, including also a tour of the El Camino Hospital Labor-Delivery Unit. Choose a class that will finish approximately 4-6 weeks before your due date. Please register promptly as these classes fill up. Class Fee: $145 per couple
Click here to view class dates and to register online. For questions, call 650-934-7373.
Childbirth Preparation 6-session (Palo Alto)
Our certified and experienced childbirth educators will help you prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth. You'll learn about all aspects of childbirth, practice specific skills to cope with labor and delivery and receive information on the use of pain medication, C-sections and more. Class Fee: $145 per couple.
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Childbirth Preparation Fast Track (Mountain View)
This class is held one Saturday for 7 hours. It is taught by a labor-delivery nurse and includes instruction in relaxation, breathing techniques and signs and stages of labor. Class Fee: $100 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation Fast Track (Palo Alto)
This condensed three week, Wednesday series is offered for expectant parents whose schedules don’t allow for the classic six-week class. Our certified and experienced childbirth educators will help you prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth. Class Fee: $145 per couple
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Childbirth Preparation Fast Track (Santa Cruz)
Weekend class for those parents who can't do the six-week class. This two session class covers breathing techniques, relaxation methods, labor and delivery, hospital procedures, postpartum recovery and birthing options. Therre is no tour of Sutter Maternity Center. Class fee: $100 per couple.
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Childbirth Preparation Online (Self Study)
For patients who are unable to attend a traditional Childbirth Preparation class. Upon registration, receive a book with code for limited online access. Includes a one-hour group question and answer session with a labor-delivery room nurse. Does not include a hospital tour. Class Fee: $40
For registration and questions, call 650-934-7373.
CPR - Infant & Child (Mountain View)
Learn to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in both infants and children up to 8 years old. This hands-on class uses both infant and child manikins to teach both infant and child CPR. No certification is given for this class. Fee: $40 per couple.
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CPR - Infant Emergencies & CPR (Mountain View)
Learn basic infant emergency care and participate in hands-on practice for Infant CPR. Learn who to call and what to do for many common infant emergencies situations. Learn to identify when a situation involving an infant becomes life-threatening. No certification is given for this class. Fee: $45 per couple.
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Essential Expectant Dad (Santa Cruz)
Bruce Block, M.D., a pediatrician and dad, invites soon-to-be dads to join him for a realistic, informative discussion about your upcoming "Life with Baby." Topics include what happens at the hospital, infant sleeping and feeding, how to choose a pediatrician and much more. Class fee: Free. Pre-registration is required.
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Infant Care (Mountain View)
This single session, two hour class will teach you the basics for a great start to caring for your new baby. Topics covered in this class include normal infant behavior and development, bathing, swaddling, sleep patterns, and reading and responding to your baby's cues. This is a basic class for those with little or no experience with babies. Class Fee: $30 per couple
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Infant Care (Santa Cruz)
In this class you will learn about Normal Infant Care Behavior; Sleep wake cycles; reading and responding to your baby's cues; swaddling, comforting, bathing and diapering. We will cover health and saftey as well as selecting appropriate products and equipment for your baby. Cost: $30.00.
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New Parent ABC’s – All about Baby Care (Palo Alto)
Ready or not, here comes baby! This two-week class series will help you navigate the amazing transition to parenthood. You'll get hands-on practice in baby care, a guided tour of essential baby equipment and learn a lot about babies in the process. Mondays, twice a month, 7 to 9 p.m. Fee: $55.
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OB Orientation (Mountain View)
Discussion covers nutrition, exercise, physical changes, morning sickness, medications safe to take and what to expect on prenatal visits to your doctor. Focused towards first pregnancy. Class Fee: $10 per couple
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Partners in Pregnancy (Palo Alto)
Just found out you're pregnant? Congratulations! Come to this free class to get the information and support you and your partner need as soon as you find out you're pregnant. PAMF doctors, lactation consultants and other health education experts will introduce you to PAMF services and resources dedicated to supporting you throughout your pregnancy and answer all your questions. Mondays, once a month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Fee: Free.
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Prenatal Yoga (Palo Alto)
During pregnancy yoga will decrease any physical discomforts, increase your fitness and help you sleep better. Learn breathing and relaxation tips for an easier labor while having your questions answered by our experienced yoga instructor and childbirth educator. Each class includes a yoga practice tailored for pregnancy and ends with a time for deep relaxation. Classes are held Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Each series starts the first Tuesday and the first Thursday of every month. Fee: $40 per month.
Prenatal Yoga - Whole Birth® - Mondays (Santa Cruz)
This series of six two-hour gentle yoga classes will reduce pregnancy-related discomfort while also preparing your body and mind for birth. Share the challenges and joys of this time through informative discussions with other pregnant women. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy. Class Fee: $100.
Click here to view class dates and register online. For questions, call 831-479-6628.
Prenatal Yoga - Whole Birth® - Saturdays (Santa Cruz)
This series of six two-hour gentle yoga classes will reduce pregnancy-related discomfort while also preparing your body and mind for birth. Share the challenges and joys of this time through informative discussions with other pregnant women. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy. Class Fee: $100.
Click here to view class dates and register online. For questions, call 831-479-6628.
Prenatal Yoga - Whole Birth® - Thursdays (Santa Cruz)
This series of six two-hour gentle yoga classes will reduce pregnancy-related discomfort while also preparing your body and mind for birth. Share the challenges and joys of this time through informative discussions with other pregnant women. Perfect for all stages of pregnancy. Class Fee: $100.
Click here to view class dates and register online. For questions, call 831-479-6628.
Preparing for a Second Birth with Yoga: A Refresher (Palo Alto)
Taking the European approach of combining exercise and information to prepare for labor, this 2 1/2 hour class will refresh your physical and mental skills for your subsequent birth. Using yoga techniques, we will practice relaxation skills and strategies such as breathing and position changes while also debriefing first labor experiences and exploring how this upcoming birth might be different. Fee: $40.
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Preparing for Childbirth Without Medication (Palo Alto)
This 3 ½-hour class is designed specifically for women and their labor support partners who are interested in medication-free childbirth. You'll learn and practice pain-coping strategies such as breathing, position change, relaxation, massage and visualization techniques. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: $55.
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Sibling Preparation (Mountain View)
This class is designed to include children ages 3 to 8 in preparing for the new baby. Children will learn about what to expect when Mom brings the new baby home and how they can help. Class activities will enhance childrens' understanding of their role in the family and allow them to feel like a participant when baby arrives. Class Fee: $25 first child, $10 each additional child per family.
Click here to view class dates and to register online. For questions, call 650-934-7373.
Sibling Preparation (Santa Cruz)
This class is designed to include children ages 3 to 8 in preparing for the new baby. Children will learn about what to expect when Mom brings the new baby home and how they can help. Class activities will enhance childrens' understanding of their role in the family and allow them to feel like a participant when baby arrives. Class Fee: $25 first child, $10 each additional child per family.
Click here to view class dates and register online. For questions, call 831-479-6628.
Tools to Active Birth (Mountain View)
An interactive class focusing on breathing, labor positions, relaxation and partner support. Geared to couples who want more pain coping techniques and practice. Only open to couples who have completed Childbirth Preparation. Class Fee: $40 per couple.
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What To Expect With Your Newborn (Mountain View)
This one hour seminar for expectant parents is offered monthly. Led by a PAMF Pediatrician, you will learn about how the pediatrics department works, what happens in the hospital and what to look for in the first few weeks with baby. The doctor covers feeding, common skin conditions, colic and when to call for help. Class Fee: Free
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What to Expect with Your Newborn (Redwood Shores)
Learn about normal newborn appearance and behavior as well as soothing techniques from one of our Redwood City Pediatricians. After the presentation several of our physicians will be available for a Q&A session about everything newborn as well as how the pediatrics department works, what happens in the hospital and what to look for in the first few weeks with baby. Held in our Redwood Shores office. Class Fee: Free. more
What to Expect With Your Newborn (Santa Cruz)
This one hour seminar for expectant parents is offered monthly. Led by a PAMF Pediatrician, you will learn about how the pediatrics department works, what happens in the hospital and what to look for in the first few weeks with baby. The doctor covers feeding, common skin conditions, colic and when to call for help. Class Fee: Free
Click here to view class dates and to register online. For questions, call 831-479-6628.
Your Baby's Doctor Talk (Palo Alto)
During this free Q&A session our expert pediatricians and family medicine doctors will answer all your questions about newborns, baby care and how to choose a doctor. Our certified childbirth educators will then provide you with relevant postpartum information. Attend as often as you like to get all your questions answered. Wednesdays or Thursdays, once a month, 7 to 9 p.m. Fee: Free.
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