Having a baby is unlike any other experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or growing your family, pregnancy is an exciting and challenging time.
No matter where you are on the journey — trying to conceive, baby on the way, or holding your newborn in your arms, we’ll walk you through every step of your pregnancy.
Women who participate in our Healthy Beginnings prenatal classes learn what they need to know to be well prepared for their birthing experience. Early registration is recommended for all childbirth classes. Space is limited and not guaranteed. Partners or support persons are welcome at all prenatal classes except the Prenatal Yoga class.
San Leandro Medical Center Labor and Delivery Tour
Take a guided tour of our San Leandro Labor and Delivery Unit. See where your baby will be born and learn about all the resources available to you. One adult guest per expecting mother, no children allowed on tour. Pre-admission paperwork can be completed after the tour. Please arrive on time, if you are more than five minutes late you will need to reschedule.
Location: San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call or visit any Healthy Living Center for dates and times
Fee: No fee
Registration: : Call or visit any of the Healthy Living Centers at: Fremont (510-248-3455), San Leandro (510- 454-4531), or Union City (510-675-4531)
Childbirth Prep Class
Learn about the process of labor and birth, options for coping with labor and medical procedures. Explore hands-on methods for coping with labor, such as breathing, relaxation, massage and positions for labor. 5 hours of class time, split into (2) 2 1/2-hour sessions, Attend at 28-36 week.s
Location: Hayward Sleepy Hollow and San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call for dates and times
Fee: No fee for members; $150 per couple for nonmembers
Registration: Health Education 510-454-4531 or 510-675-4531
Breastfeeding Basics Class
Learn what to expect in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding, comfortable ways to position baby, preventing common discomforts, how to protect your milk supply, and resources for breastfeeding support and success. Attend at 32-36 weeks
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call for details
Fee: No fee. Open to the community.
Registration: 510-248-3455 Fremont; 510-454-4531 San Leandro; 510-675-4531 Union City
Newborn Care Class
Learn about normal newborn appearance and behavior, signs of illness, infant safety, and when to call your pediatrician, and learn and practice baby care skills.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call for dates and times
Sessions: One 2 1/2-hour session
Fee: No charge, members only
Registration: Call or visit any of the Healthy Living Centers at: Fremont (510-248-3455), San Leandro (510- 454-4531), or Union City (510-675-4531)
Preparing for Postpartum Class
Learn about the physical and emotional changes to expect in the postpartum period, explore strategies to set yourself up for success, how your support team can help, and learn about reaching a healthy weight after pregnancy.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call for dates and times
Sessions: One 2½-hour session. Attend at 28-36 weeks
Fee: No class fee. Members only
Registration: Call or visit any of the Healthy Living Centers at: Fremont (510-248-3455), San Leandro (510- 454-4531), or Union City (510-675-4531)
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Prepare your mind and body for birth and beyond by learning yoga postures, meditation, and body awareness. Class includes brief group discussion and optional chanting each week. Designed for members in their second and third trimesters. Bring your own yoga mat. Open to the community.
Location: Call for details
Dates/Times: Four sessions
Fee: $48 members; $60 nonmembers
Registration:
Call or visit any of the Healthy Living Centers at: Fremont (510-248-3455), San Leandro (510- 454-4531), or Union City (510-675-4531)
Meet Your Future Pediatrician
Schedule a meeting with your baby’s future pediatrician before your baby is born. First, choose a pediatrician by visiting kp.org/mydoctor and searching for the “Pediatrics” specialty. Choose your preferred facility and a list of available providers will come up for you to review their background and expertise. Note: The pediatrician will not be officially assigned to your baby until after he/she or they is born. Schedule this visit anytime between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Members only.
Location: Fremont, Hayward-Sleepy Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: By appointment
Fee: No fee
Registration: 510-248-3437 Fremont; 510-784-4995 Hayward-Sleepy Hollow and San Leandro
*All classes are subject to change in time and location.
Pediatric Clinic Tour
Take a guided tour of our Fremont, San Leandro or Hayward-Sleepy Hollow Pediatrics Department to get aquatinted with the department, procedures, and some of the services that we offer new babies and their families. Members only.
Location: Fremont, Hayward-Sleepy Hollow and San Leandro
Dates/Times: Call for dates and times
Fee: No Fee
Registration: 510-248-3437 Fremont; 510-784-4334 Hayward-Sleepy Hollow; 510-454-6552 San Leandro
La Leche League
Meet monthly with other nursing mothers to talk about birth and your baby’s first weeks, the art of breast-feeding, overcoming breastfeeding challenges, and more. Healthy babies are welcome. Pregnant women are also invited.
Information: Visit llli.org
