(Third Trimester Classes, 6-9 months of pregnancy)
Parenting During the First Few Months: Basic Baby Care With A New Baby
This workshop offers basic survival techniques to care for your newborn and emphasizes postpartum care for mom. Learn about newborn characteristics, infant milestones, bathing, hygiene, diapers, diapering, crying, comforting, sleep and recognizing the signs of illness. Great for first time parents. This class is offered in a two-part series or all day on Saturday.
Fee: $110 per series
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(Second Trimester Classes, 5-8 months of pregnancy)
Breastfeeding Basics (B)
Learn about breast physiology, milk production, let-down, latch-on and positioning. This class teaches participants how to overcome breastfeeding challenges, problem solving and establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the start. Support persons are encouraged to attend. Fee: $80, One session class, 6:00-9:00 pm
RegisterBreastfeeding and the First Few Months (Intensive)
Learn about breast physiology, milk production, optimal positioning for mom and baby, and creating a strong milk supply. Techniques to overcome breastfeeding challenges and establish a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the start are covered. In addition, learn practical tips and postpartum advice on transitioning, working and continuing to breastfeed. Topics include: maintaining your milk supply, pumping schedules, collecting/storing/ transporting breastmilk, bottle feeding, and more.
Fee: $110, Weekday 2-part series or Weekend all day (Saturday or Sunday), 9:30 am-2:30 pm.
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(Class recommended after 20 weeks of pregnancy)
Childbirth Childbirth Preparation: Birth Alternatives
This class addresses the needs and interests of women who wish to have an intimate, fully-involved birth experience. This class covers the basic childbirth preparation content with an added emphasis on natural delivery and making choices in response to the birth process. A variety of labor support techniques and comfort measures is covered.
Fee: $190 per series, 4 classes in a series, 6:30-9:00pm
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Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods
This class provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. Fee: $190 per series, 4 classes in a series, 6:30-9:00 pm
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Childbirth Preparation: Intensive
A one-day workshop designed to give participants the basic tools and information for preparing for birth. This class incorporates all information from the Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods class into an accelerated format.
Fee: $200, One session class, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
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Pain Relief & Labor
Learn about the pain medication options available to assist you during labor and childbirth. Discuss your concerns or questions with a UCSF Anesthesiologist.
Fee: One session class, NO CHARGE
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The New Nest
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will share practical tools that will help you transition from pregnancy to parenthood.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
Learn how parenthood impacts partnerships and how you can prepare for this role transition.
Discuss the importance of self-care (for birth and non-birth parents) during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and learn about community support resources.
Recommended after 20 weeks.
Fee: $45, One session class, 6:00-7:30 pm
Recommended after 20 weeks.
Breastfeeding Twins or More
This class is designed to prepare expectant mothers on how to confidently breastfeed multiples. Learn practical tips and special considerations for nursing twins or more including latch-on, positioning, establishing a plentiful milk supply, and overcoming breastfeeding challenges.
Fee: $65, One session class, 6:00-9:00 pm*-
Expecting Twins or More
This one-day workshop is designed to give expectant parents basic information on raising twins or more including reassuring advice and practical considerations. Topics include important aspects of prenatal care, labor and delivery, feeding issues, and preparing home and family for the arrival of multiples.
Fee: $65, One session class, 6:00-9:00 pm
Try one of our packages and save!
Basic Pregnancy Package $370 - save $15
The Basic Pregnancy Package combines the most popular classes into a valuable package, providing savings and the essential classes every parent needs. The package includes three classes:- Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods or Birth Alternatives
- Breastfeeding Basics and Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
- Parenting During the First Few Months
Comprehensive Pregnancy Package $385 - save $15
The Comprehensive Pregnancy Package combines the most popular classes into a valuable package, providing savings and the essential classes every parent needs. The package includes three classes:- Intensive Childbirth Preparation
- Breastfeeding Basics and Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
- Parenting During the First Few Months
Twins and More Package $158 - save $10
- Expecting Twins or More
- Breastfeeding Twins or More
- Mothering Multiples by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP)
The UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is currently offering Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education (MBCP). The MBCP Program is an invitation to begin or deepen the practice of mindfulness for meeting the profound changes in our bodies and minds during pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
The MBCP Program was developed by Nancy Bardacke, CNM, author of Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond. It is a nine-week course that integrates childbirth education with stress reduction, pain coping, and parenting skills. It includes an all-day session after the sixth week and a reunion after the birth.
Fee: UCSF Discount for Faculty/Staff/Students: $531 per couple, $265.50 per single
$630 per couple, $335 per single with mindful-birthing book, workbook and two audio CD’s. $40 for materials.January 17-March 14: Wednesdays, 6:45-9:45pm and All-Day Retreat: February 25, Sunday, 9:30am – 4:30pm
August 22-October 17: Wednesdays, 6:45-9:45pm and All-Day Retreat: September 30, Sunday, 9:30 am – 4:30pmOsher Center for Integrative Medicine, Mount Zion: 1545 Divisadero Street (at Post).
For more information or to register, please call (415) 353-7718 or visit osher.ucsf.edu/classesSan Francisco Parents of Multiples
Monthly Support Group
Call (415) 440-TWIN (8946) for more information
Marin Parents Of Multiples Club
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When should I take classes?
During Pregnancy:
- Birth Center tours: It’s recommended that the guided walking tour be taken around 34 weeks and enrollment is available within 90 days of your due date. Sign up well in advance, as they book up early. Note: Registration is limited to two people per tour. Due to hospital policy, children are not allowed on the tour.
- Childbirth Classes/Parenting/Breastfeeding/Pain Relief (28 weeks and beyond)
- Expecting Twins/Breastfeeding Twins (20 weeks and beyond)
- Prenatal Yoga
- The New Nest/Infant Massage (Prenatal)/Infant CPR (20 weeks and beyond)
After Delivery/Postpartum:
- Infant Massage (Babies 3 weeks to 10 months)
- The Afterglow/MILK Lactation Support Group (Babies up to 6 months)
- Pumping & Returning to Work (PRW) (4-6 weeks before returning to work)
When should I register for classes?
Classes fill up 2-3 months before the class start date. Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Parenting one-day/weekend classes and Birth Center Tours are first to fill up.
Please sign up well in advance.When do I pay for classes?
You must register for all programs in advance and payment is required at the time of registration. Register and pay online at whrcportal.ucsf.edu/whrcmember OR call (415) 353-2667/(415) 514-2670.
What is the policy for rescheduling classes?
Due to the high demand, classes fill up quickly. All clients must cancel or reschedule no later than three full working days (72 hrs) before the date of the class.
What is the policy for cancellations?
Class cancellations must be made three full working days (72 hours) before the date of the class in order to receive a full refund. Additionally, if a cancellation is made less than three days (72 hours) prior to the class, a one-time $25 registration fee will be charged per class.
How do I register?
- Register and pay online at https://whrcportal.ucsf.edu/whrcmember OR
- Call (415) 353-2667 or (415) 514-2670 OR
- Come in person to the UCSF Women’s Health Resource Center, 2356 Sutter Street, First Floor, Suite J112 or Mission Bay: 1855 4th St./16th St., Ste. 3471
What forms of payment are accepted?
You may pay by credit card online or over the telephone (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express are accepted). Financial assistance available for those inquiring.
Are classes, pump rentals or pump purchases reimbursed by my insurance?
Great Expectations does not work with insurance companies. Please check with your health insurance provider for reimbursement or discount information.
Can my support person also attend the class?
Yes. UCSF’s Great Expectations Program encourages support persons to attend classes. All class fees include two (2) people (with the exception of the Prenatal yoga class and Afterglow, which cover only one person). If you have more than one support person, they will need to pay for an additional enrollment.
Are nursing (or other students) allowed to observe a childbirth class?
Yes. There is a $40 fee per class. Two students maximum are allowed to observe in any class. Please call UCSF Great Expectations at (415) 353-2667 to reserve a spot. Please have class date and registration fee payment ready at the time of enrollment. Subject to change in 2019 to $50.
Where are classes held?
We hold classes in 3 convenient locations: Mission Bay-Betty Moore Irene Moore Women’s Hospital, Mt. Zion-Women’s Health Center and Serramonte on Gellert Blvd. Class time and locations are subject to change, you will be notified accordingly.
Where can I get more information?
Please contact us at (415) 353-2667 or (415) 514-2670 for more information or
visit our website at https://womenshealth.ucsf.edu/whrcDisclaimer:
Due to instructor illness or circumstances beyond our control, UCSF Great Expectations Pregnancy Program reserves the right to reschedule or cancel scheduled classes. We are committed to your health care education and will make every effort for you to make-up your cancelled class. Participants will be given notice by UCSF Great Expectations Pregnancy Program within a 48-hour period regarding a make-up session.