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/whrc
Disclaimer:
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.