Choosing Prenatal Classes at UC San Diego Health
Pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood are times of excitement and adjustment. We would like to help you increase your knowledge and confidence for these special events.
How To Register
Please use the provided links for your desired date to register online and pay any fees. (Tours and events are free.) If you have questions or are unable to register online, call 619-543-6585 or email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu. Please note:
- Enroll early in your pregnancy as classes and tours fill quickly.
- Pre-registration is mandatory. We cannot accept walk-ins.
- Please do not bring children to tours, classes or events. No childcare is available. In addition, as of Dec. 19, 2019, UC San Diego Health's
flu season visitor policy does not allow children under the age of 12 to visit the hospital, even with an adult.
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Hospital Tours & Events
Childbirth Classes
UC San Diego Health offers anytime, anywhere parent education - an education program designed to give you convenient access to valuable information. It includes the tools and support you need at every stage.
Learn more and register
You will have access to:
- Evidence-based information on prenatal care, labor & birth, and postpartum including lots of videos
- Information specific to your arrival and stay at UC San Diego Health
- A list of available classes and support groups
- A kick counter, contraction timer, personal journal, feeding log, immunization log, and other tools
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Fee: $75 for 12-week access to the online materials, course book and an on-site Childbirth Basics course
- You will receive instruction on how to gain access after you register and pay for the class
Dates, times, and locations:
Pre-Registration: Mandatory. To register online, click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 or email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $75 per couple
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.
Dates, times, and locations:
Pre-Registration: Mandatory. To register online, click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 or email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $75 for the mother plus one adult
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:
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To register online, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 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.
Dates, times, and locations:
Pre-Registration: Mandatory. To register online, click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 or email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $50 for the mother plus one adult
Overview: A three-hour, hands-on workshop for mothers-to-be and partners who want to play an active role during childbirth. The focus of this class is comfort techniques such as breath, touch, relaxation, and labor positions. We will also review navigating labor and hospital protocol.
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring pillows and blankets.
Breastfeeding/Newborn Care/Infant CPR
Dates, times and locations:
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click your preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 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. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Date and time: Every Monday, 1-2 p.m. (except federal holidays)
Location:
Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, 9435 Modular Building Room 1-101; please use "stork" valet parking on the west side of Jacobs Medical Center, which is the same price as self-parking.
Registration: No registration required, walk-ins welcome
Fee: No charge
Overview: A support group for
breastfeeding moms and babies. This group is facilitated by a qualified lactation educator. Come and get your questions answered and meet other breastfeeding moms. There is a scale available for weighing babies. Call 858-249-5727 or email childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu to learn more.
Dates and times:
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. For questions call 619-543-6585 or email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per couple
Overview: In this class, we'll cover baby basics of diapering, feeding, soothing, swaddling and bathing. You will learn how to identify and understand newborn cues for sleep, hunger, or discomfort. Additional discussions on what to purchase, what to avoid, and self-care for the postpartum period.
Dates, times and locations:
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click on the preferred date above and follow the registration instructions. If you cannot enroll online, call 619-543-6585 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.
Parenting and Self-care
Dates, times, and locations:
Location:Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, East Campus Building, 1-001 Conference room.
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click on the link above and follow the registration instructions.
For questions, email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35Overview: Parenting a newborn is filled with anxiety, excitement and exhaustion. 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:
Location:
Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, Community & Medicine Education Center, Room 1-603-2&3.
Pre-registration: Mandatory. To enroll, click on the link above and follow the registration instructions.
For questions, email
childbirtheducator@ucsd.edu.
Fee: $35 per coupleOverview: This 2 hour class is designed for new and expectant parents to understand newborn sleep needs and patterns. Participants will learn to recognize baby’s cues for sleep, create reasonable expectations around baby’s sleep behavior, create a safe sleep environment and establish habits that will lead to successful sleep.
Online Tutorials
Please see
Online Pregnancy Tutorials. These programs are available free to UC San Diego Health patients and are available on these topics:
- Childbirth
- Breastfeeding
- Pain Management
- VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-section)
- C-section
- Postpartum Depression
- Exercise and Nutrition During Pregnancy