Have a 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!
- One 2½-hour session
- No fee
Prepared childbirth
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.
- Five 2½-hour weekday sessions or two 6-hour Saturday sessions
- Fee applicable
Maternity tour
Join guided group walking tours of our Anaheim and Irvine Medical Centers. You’ll get a preview of what to expect when it’s time to have your baby, including information about where to park, where to enter the hospital, visiting hours, and services available to you and your family.
- A 1-hour walking tour
- No fee
Breastfeeding with success
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 2½-hour session
- No fee
Baby care basics
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 2½-hour session
- No fee
Preparation for Cesarean Birth
This in depth class is designed for those who anticipate having a
planned Cesarean birth. Topics include scheduling, preparation at home
& hospital, surgery, recovery, family centered options, pain
management, postpartum mother care, visualization and positive
imagery to promote rewarding experience and more.
- One 2 1/2 hour session.
- No Fee
Infant safety and CPR
Learn how to keep your newborn safe, from choosing a car seat, to performing infant CPR, household safety tips, and what to do if your baby is choking. Open to expectant parents, grandparents, and other caregivers. *This is not a certification class.
- One 2½-hour session
- Fee applicable
Boot camp for new dads
At this men-only workshop, you’ll meet veteran dads who have been in your shoes. These dads (along with their babies) will team up with your coach to show you how to thrive as a new father. Registration fee includes the book Crash Course for Dads-to-Be by Greg Bishop, plus a onesie for your baby when you return as a veteran dad.
Boot camp for new moms
Boot Camp is a unique workshop where first time moms-to-be to get advice, insight, and tips from real new moms and babies. Bring your questions and find out what to really expect.
Mother Baby Café
The Mother Baby Café is in person every Mondays and Thursdays. We also have a virtual option on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Facilitated by a lactation specialist, our group discusses breastfeeding, crying & calming baby, infant sleep and other topics. You’ll gain confidence as you exchange information in a supportive environment. No appointment, no fee.
Running late? It’s okay. We understand how difficult it can be to be on time with a new baby. Come when you can.
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