Childbirth and Parenting Classes

Class dates subject to change. Call (510) 791-3423 for complete times, dates, locations, cost and additional information.

Free Baby n Me Support Group
Trading tips in this relaxed support group is an excellent way to enhance your transition into parenthood. Come as you are and as often as you like.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 2299 Mowry Avenue, Suite 2C, Fremont or 39141 Civic Center Drive, Suite 335, Fremont

Becoming New Parents
Do you want to feel more confident when taking your new baby home? This one-time, three-hour workshop offers sensible tips, demonstrations, and information on caring for your infant in those first important months.
Fee: $50
Upcoming Dates: June 7, 16, 26; July 5, 14, 24; August 18, 28; September 13, 22, 25; October 4, 13, 23; November 1, 17, 20; December 6, 15

Big Brother, Big Sister

Designed for children three years of age and above. This entertaining class helps siblings prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
Fee: $50
Upcoming Dates: July 10, September 11, October 2, November 6, December 4

Sibling Preparation
If you choose to have your children attend the birth of their sibling, these private sessions provide an excellent orientation. Call for appointment.

Free Birthing Center Tour
Scheduled for the last trimester of pregnancy, this is a tour for expectant parents and their families (children over age three welcome). Registration is required.

Breastfeeding Support Services and Lactation Center
Our certified Lactation Educators and Consultants offer support to breastfeeding and back to work moms with low cost private visits by appointment, classes, clinics and a FREE advice line. For a private visits with our internationally board certified lactation consultants, or to access our FREE advice line, call: (510) 494-7013, Monday through Friday.

Latch Clinic: Group support for positioning and
latch. Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m.
Beyond Newborn Clinic: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class: July 19, August 14, 23; September 13, October 11, November 15, December 6, 18 Fee: $40
Back to Work Breastfeeding Class: Always scheduled on Wednesdays preceding Beyond Newborn Clinic. Fee: $35

The Lactation Center also rents and sells breast pumps and breastfeeding acceessories.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. (Closed Sundays)

Where: 2299 Mowry Avenue, Suite 2C, Fremont
Call: (510) 494-7013, Monday through Friday

CPR for Family & Friends (Infant/Child CPR)
This is an American Heart Association course that teaches adults how to relieve choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an infant or child. Non-certified.
Fee: $30
Upcoming Dates: July 15, 24, 28; August 7, September 9, 23; October 2, 16, 26; November 4, 18, 20; December 4, 11, 21, 30

Sign, Say and Play
Did you know babies could learn to communicate by signing before they can talk? Through stimulating activities, songs and play you and your 6 to 12 month infant will learn six to seven signs each week. A six-week series based on Babysigns Inc or a two-hour adult workshop.
Fee: $140
Upcoming Dates: August 26, October 14

Infant Massage In this four-week course, learn to communicate your love through touch. Classes are designed for you with your baby, from birth to pre-crawling.
Fee: $65
Upcoming Dates: July 8, August 19, September 23, October 21, November 18

Free Prenatal Smart Start
A prenatal class for women (and the support person) in their first trimester. Subjects covered include how pregnancy affects your body, nutrition during pregnancy, exercises to help prepare your body for labor, common discomforts and remedies for those discomforts, and danger signs that would indicate alerting your OB doctor. The course offers lively discussion, informational take-home packets and a question and answer period.
When: August 14, November 13
Call: (510) 791-3423 for more information.

Prepared Childbirth/Traditional
Intended for couples in the last trimester of pregnancy, this six-week series provides information on many labor preparation topics.
Fee: $135
When: July 6, September 1, October 13, November 2

Prepared Childbirth/Refresher

This abbreviated version of our Prepared Childbirth class is designed for the mother and coach who have both taken Prepared Childbirth classes within the last three to five years.
Fee: $75
When: August 21, December 18

Prepared Childbirth/Comprehensive Package
A little bit of everything offered in an attractive pricing package. Four weeks of Prepared Childbirth is combined with a seperate Prenatal Breastfeeding class and Becoming New Parents.
Fee: $150
When: July 3, 16; August 27, 28; October 8, 9, 20; November 13,24; December 14

Prepared Childbirth/Intensive
This class covers the same curriculum as the Prepared Childbirth Traditional class but in two, all day sessions.
Fee: $135
When: July 11, August 8, September 12, October 3, November 14, 28

Prepared Childbirth/Express
An overview of the complete childbirth experience, tailored to meet the needs of your busy lifestyle. One eight-hour, information packed class.
Fee: $100
When: August 29, October 24, December 19

Mastering Multiples: We'll help you master multiples from delivery to breastfeeding (designed to be taken in addition to a Prepared Childbirth class). Scheduled individually after completion of a Prepared Childbirth class. Call for an appointment. Fee: $50

Diabetes and Pregnancy Program: Sweet Success

See description listed under Health & Wellness Classes (Page 3), click on the link above or call (510) 745-6556 for information.

Sibling Preparation: If you choose to have your children attend the birth of their sibling, this private one-hour class provides an excellent orientation. Call for an appointment. Fee: $40

New Parent Package
An attractive pricing package which includes Prepared Childbirth (either traditional or express), Becoming New Parents, and once home with baby, a one-hour private appointment with an outpatient lactation consultant. Fee: $195

Parents Again Package
Take these two classes and save! A pricing package that includes Prepared Childbirth/Refresher and the Big Brother/Big Sister classes. Fee: $85

Prenatal Exercise
This exercise program uses stretching, low impact cardio exercise, mild resistive exercise, yoga and relaxation to promote flexibility, strength, and improve posture and balance during your pregnancy. When: On-going, call for schedule.

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