Maternity Classes and Tours

This program is perfect for moms-to-be who are on bed rest; couples with time or scheduling conflicts; or parents in need of a refresher course.

Our comprehensive, interactive tutorial will walk you through the three stages of labor and provide details on birth/pain management options and comfort measures to optimize your birthing experience.

Learn more and register.

Tutorial includes:

• Numerous video segments and illustrations that let you know what to expect before, during and after labor
• Access to a UC San Diego Childbirth Educator as questions arise, or free access to a two-hour Childbirth Basics class ($35 value)

Date, Time and Location

• Hillcrest: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., UC San Diego Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #3-310.
  4-class series starts on the following dates:
   
• Scripps Ranch: Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Scripps Ranch Medical Office, Suite 200.
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Overview: This is a series of four 2-hour classes addressing fetal development, body changes, the labor process, labor coping skills, breathing and relaxation techniques, labor review, OB procedures, cesarean birth and postpartum care. Includes information on delivering in both the Birth Center and Labor & Delivery Unit. course book included. Download the class syllabus.

Dates: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upcoming dates:

Overview: This is a six-hour class offered on a Saturday that addresses fetal development, body changes, the labor process, labor coping skills, breathing and relaxation techniques, OB procedures, cesarean birth and postpartum care. Includes information on delivering in both the Birth Center and Labor & Delivery Unit. Course book included. The class offers a lunch break. We recommend you bring your lunch because the cafeteria line can be long.

Dates, times and locations:

• Scripps Ranch: Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. at Scripps Ranch Medical Office, Suite 200.
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• Hillcrest: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at UC San Diego Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #3-310.
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To register online, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-7878 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.

Fee: $35 per couple

Overview: A one-time, two-hour class that provides a basic overview of the birth process, including signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, options for pain relief, hospital procedures, and helpful tips for labor & birth. A film will also be shown and course book is included.

Fee: Free for UC San Diego patients

Overview: UC San Diego Health offers Emmi tutorials, which use voice and animation to help you prepare for childbirth. Each Emmi program takes about 20 minutes to watch, and you can view it as many times as you like.

Link to the Childbirth tutorial.

Learn more about Emmi tutorials.

Fee: Free for UC San Diego patients

Overview: UC San Diego Health offers Emmi tutorials, which use voice and animation to help you prepare for childbirth. Each Emmi program takes about 20 minutes to watch, and you can view it as many times as you like.

Link to the VBAC tutorial.

Learn more about Emmi tutorials.

Fee: Free for UC San Diego patients

Overview: UC San Diego Health offers Emmi tutorials, which use voice and animation to help you prepare for childbirth. Each Emmi program takes about 20 minutes to watch, and you can view it as many times as you like.

Link to the C-section tutorial.

Learn more about Emmi tutorials.

Dates, times and locations:

• Tuesday afternoons in Hillcrest at 3355 4th Ave., San Diego CA 92103
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  Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-7074 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.

  Fee: $35 per person

  Overview
  The Breastfeeding for the Working Mom class is for moms who plan to return to work, but would like to continue to provide breastmilk to their babies. Soon-to-be working moms will learn about how to set up a pumping schedule, how to protect your milk supply while back at work, how to make sure your caregiver isn't overfeeding your baby and legislation that protects the breastfeeding mother when she returns to work. Babies are welcome to attend the class. It's best to attend a few weeks before you return to work. Fee: $35, includes handouts

Dates, times and locations:

• Wednesday evenings in Hillcrest: 6 – 8:30 p.m. at UC San Diego, Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #3-310.
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• Saturday mornings in Hillcrest: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at UC San Diego, Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #3-310.
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• Tuesday evenings in La Jolla: 6 – 8 p.m. at Thornton Hospital, SDG&E Room (third floor).
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-7878 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per couple
Overview: A one-time class that discusses the benefits of breastfeeding, basic techniques, nutrition and common problems.

Date and time: Every Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no group on May 30, July 4, or Sept. 5, 2016)

Fee: Free for UC San Diego patients

Overview: UC San Diego Health offers Emmi tutorials, which use voice and animation to help you prepare for childbirth. Each Emmi program takes about 20 minutes to watch, and you can view it as many times as you like.

Link to the breastfeeding tutorial.

Learn more about Emmi tutorials.

Dates and times:

• 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on some Saturdays. Upcoming dates:
   
• 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on some Wednesdays. Upcoming dates:
   

Location:UC San Diego Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #3-310

Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. For questions call 619-543-7878 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per couple

Overview: A one-time class on newborn care, including bathing, cord care, safety issues, and when to call the doctor.

Dates, times and locations:

• Thursday evenings in Scripps Ranch: 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Scripps Ranch Medical Office.
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• Tuesday evenings in Hillcrest: 6 – 7:30 p.m. at UC San Diego Hillcrest, South Wing Tower, Room #4-308.
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-7878 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $30 per person; $50 per couple
Overview: A one-time, 90-minute class designed to teach parents and care providers how to perform CPR and choking rescue on infants up to 1 year old. This is not a certification program.

Dates, times and locations:

• Second Thursday of the month: 6 – 8 p.m. at Thornton Hospital, SDG&E Room (third floor).
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online email chaakmeester@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per person or $45 per couple
Overview: Having a baby can be both an amazing experience that brings couples closer, but can also create more stress and disconnect. Research shows that 67% of new parents report a decrease in happiness and relationship satisfaction. This workshop provides couples with the tools and skills to strengthen and nurture their relationship after baby arrives.

Dates, times and locations:

• Third Thursday of the month: 6 – 8 p.m. at Thornton Hospital, SDG&E Room (third floor).
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online email chaakmeester@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per person or $45 per couple
Overview: Parenting a newborn is exciting, anxiety producing and exhausting. The period of adjusting your family to baby can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. This workshop helps to prepare parents for what to expect the first six weeks and a plan to help you “survive” and have a happy and healthy adjustment.

Dates, times and locations:

• Fourth Thursday of the month: 6 – 8 p.m. at Thornton Hospital, SDG&E Room (third floor).
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online email chaakmeester@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per person or $45 per couple
Overview: Calmness, relaxation and mindful awareness are difficult to cultivate during pregnancy and the early stages of parenting. However, we know that these practices benefit emotional and physical well-being and positively impact parent-infant attachment. This workshop will teach you practical skills and exercises to achieve more balance in day-to-day living.

Dates, times and locations:

• First Thursday of the month: 6 – 8 p.m. at Thornton Hospital, SDG&E Room (third floor).
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Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online email chaakmeester@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per person or $45 per couple
Overview:Infertility can have far-reaching physical and psychological impacts on women and their partners. From the medical interventions, the emotional rollercoaster, and the uncertainty of ones future, the toll can result in significant stress both individually and on relationships. This workshop will address ways to navigate this difficult life transition and provide coping skills to better mange the effects infertility can have on identity, work, relationships, finances and intimacy.