Education, Classes & Tours

Get ready to welcome your little one to the world with childbirth and parenting classes at UC San Diego Health.

Whether you're a new or experienced parent or grandparent, we invite you to join us to learn about pregnancy, birth, newborn care and more.

For your health, safety and convenience, all classes are currently virtual.

Get to Know UC San Diego Health

Learn what to expect when you choose UC San Diego Health as your birthplace:

Register for Meet the Maternity Team, a free virtual event held once a month
Watch a video tour of Jacobs Medical Center (La Jolla) labor, delivery and postpartum units
Watch a video tour of UC San Diego Medical Center (Hillcrest) labor, delivery and postpartum units

Also see Pregnancy & Birth Care

Childbirth Classes

Prepare for childbirth with classes about the birth process. You’ll get information and tips to help you feel more comfortable and confident about birth. Choose the class or classes that meet your needs.

Live Online Classes

During these classes, you’ll join an online videoconference at the same time as an instructor and other expectant parents:

Breastfeeding Classes

Get information and support to breastfeed your baby.

Live Online Classes and Support Groups

During these classes, you’ll join an online videoconference at the same time as an instructor and other expectant parents:

Breast Pump Rental

You can rent hospital-grade breast pumps and supplies online and pick them up at hour hospital gift shops.

Find out more

Infant Care Classes

Sign up for classes that help you care for and bond with your new baby. During these classes, you’ll join an online videoconference at the same time as an instructor and other expectant parents. Register for as many as you like:

The Motherhood Channel

A public-serving media outlet featuring programming from throughout the University of California.

Turn to UCTV for in-depth information from UC San Diego Health experts focused on pregnancy, childbirth and the first year of life.

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