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Step into the journey of pregnancy and parenthood with confidence. Our educational programs let you connect with other parents while you learn about pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, baby care, safety, and parenting.

CenteringPregnancyⓇ

CenteringPregnancy is prenatal care that includes a one-on-one health check-up with extra time and attention in a group setting. CenteringPregnancy is a way for you to learn and share your experiences with other expectant parents while being involved in your own care. CenteringPregnancy is offered in English and Spanish. For more information, please call our CenteringPregnancy coordinator in San Jose: 408-972-6219.

CenteringPregnancyⓇ San Jose

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Healthy pregnancy

Learn how a healthy lifestyle, plus good nutrition, plus exercise all add up to a healthy pregnancy. Attend as early in your pregnancy as possible to give your baby a healthy start!

  • 30-minute video appointment
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Childbirth Preparation online class

Learn skills and strategies to help make your childbirth experience a positive one. You and your partner or labor support person will get an in-depth look at labor and childbirth, relaxation, breathing, and pushing techniques.

  • One 5-hour session or two 2.5 hour sessions
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Breastfeeding online class 

Your baby’s health begins with good nutrition, and breastfeeding offers a number of health benefits to both you and your baby. Learn about breastfeeding positions, milk supply, preventing and managing pain, pumping, milk storage, and working while breastfeeding. This program is open to expectant mothers and their partners or support people.

  • One 2-hour session
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Newborn Care online class

Wouldn’t it be nice if babies came with instruction manuals? This program might be the next best thing. Learn about diapering, bathing, daily baby care, reducing the chance of SIDS, baby products, calming a fussy baby, and helping your baby sleep peacefully.

  • One 2-hour session
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Preparing for Postpartum online class

Learn more about healthy pregnancy during the last few weeks before delivering the baby.

  • One 2-hour session
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Meet the Midwives webinar

Learn about the services that the midwives provide to support your labor and delivery.

  • One session, 1.5 hours
  • Free for members
  • Registration: Call 408-972-3340

Virtual labor and delivery tour

Please visit kp.org/mydoctor/pregnancy for a virtual tour.
 

AAA child passenger safety

Learn how to correctly secure your new baby in a car seat. A certified technician will show you the proper safety techniques for infants to children up to 8 years old.



Northern California members:
Visit Your Pregnancy to sign up for prenatal classes, get weekly emails, view and prepare for appointments, and more.

Learn about CenteringPregnancy®, a unique prenatal care program that includes group support with other new moms.