Classes & Support Groups
at Newborn Connections™

Newborn Connections™ offers classes, support groups and lecture series for new and expectant parents. These offerings are designed to increase your knowledge and confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby and life beyond.

Our classes are offered ala carte or as a package. You'll find the prices of our classes on the class registration form. Advance registration is required for all classes - make sure to register early to ensure your place. You should plan on completing all of your classes approximately four to six weeks before your due date. Partners are encouraged to attend with the exception of Expectant Fathers Only and Prenatal Yoga.

If you would like to view our class offerings in a monthly calendar format, please contact us at 415-600-2229 or email us at cpmcnewborn@sutterhealth.org.

• Classes to take before your baby arrives
• Classes, services & groups for after your baby's birth
• Registration Details
• Cancellation/Rescheduling
• Contact Information

Classes to take before your baby arrives

Breastfeeding Class – Each 2.5 hour class discusses the benefits and basic techniques of breastfeeding; how to prevent, recognize and manage potential difficulties; and considerations for partners. Offered as a one time class: morning class at 9-11:30 am or afternoon class at 6:30-9 pm

Breastfeeding & Multiples – Learn the basics of breastfeeding in the 2.5 hour class, along with the specific ideas and methods on how-to manage twins, triplets or beyond. Offered as a one time class.

Childbirth Preparation – Classes draw upon a variety of techniques including Lamaze, Bradley, and Simkin and includes instruction in relaxation and breathing to reduce the discomfort of labor, alternative labor and birth positions, massage, the partner's role, hospital and possible medical procedures, medicated and non-medicated labor, anesthesia and cesarean birth. Offered as an One-time Class or as a series: Two Part Series - Morning Session, or Two Part Series - Afternoon Session.

Expectant Fathers Only – A class designed especially for fathers-to-be. Topics and group discussions include helping your partner through pregnancy and childbirth, caring for a new baby, balancing work and parenting and maintaining a healthy relationship. While we encourage partners to attend most classes, the Expectant Fathers Only class is designed specifically for fathers-to-be. Offered as a one time class.

Infant & Child CPR, First Aid and AED Training – Presented by CPMC Nursing Education. Parents & caregivers are taught emergency measures to clear the airway and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on infants & children.

Meet the Doulas – Presented by the San Francisco Doula Group. Learn about how a doula can help you as you prepare for labor, delivery, and even after the birth of your baby. General information is presented the first hour followed by a chance to network and socialize.

Newborn Parenting – Learn survival tips for the early weeks with your baby as you discover newborn appearance and behavior. Includes baby care basics with hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling, taking a temperature, and bathing. Offered as a one-time intensive class at 9 am - 2 pm or 12 - 5 pm or as a Two Part Series.

Pain Relief Options: Ask the Anesthesiologist – Learn about the pain relief options for childbirth at CPMC and receive answers to all of your medication questions directly from an anesthesiologist.

Prenatal Yoga – Prenatal yoga is both energizing and gentle. Each 90-minute class includes meditation, visualization, breath practice, yoga poses to safely stretch and strengthen the whole body in preparation for labor and birth, deep relaxation, and discussion. Prenatal yoga classes complement birth education courses in assisting women in preparing for and meeting the physical and emotional demands of childbirth and motherhood. A consent form (Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat ReaderOpens new window) must be signed by your health care provider and attached to your registration form. Class is offered as a six-part series.

Sibling Celebration – Future siblings are prepared for the new baby's arrival through games, stories and role-playing. Classes are offered and focused for 3 - 6 year olds. All siblings receive an "I'm a Big Sister" or "I'm a Big Brother" baseball cap. A parent must attend with his/her child. We recommend you attend close to your due date.

Twins, Triplets & More – This 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. Offered as a one time class.


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Classes, services & groups for after your baby's birth

Baby Steps to Motherhood – Motherhood can be a wild ride, especially during the first few months. Join other new moms and discuss the joys of motherhood as well as the anxieties of adjusting to new responsibilities and changed routines. Offered every Wednesday.

Breastfeeding Group: It’s Not Just About Breastfeeding! Stop by for this drop-in group and get tips and support for adjusting to life as a new mom. Ask your breastfeeding questions and more! Offered every Friday except holidays.

Latch Clinic - It is normal to have additional questions and need reassurance during the early weeks of breastfeeding. Meet other new moms as you have your latch and positioning checked in a small group setting. Offered every Monday except holidays.

Starting Solids – A healthy, relaxed approach to beginning complimentary food for your baby. Find out how to tell when your baby is ready for solid foods. Learn which foods to offer first and which foods to avoid.

Private Lactation Consultation - We recommend an individual appointment with a Lactation Consultant if you are worried about your milk supply; baby's weight gain; breast infections; have a premature baby; or other problems. Call (415) 600–6243 for breastfeeding related questions, information on lactation consultations, or to schedule an appointment.

Pregnancy After a Loss Support Group - If you are pregnant again after a loss, you may have unique emotional needs as you grieve your lost child(ren) while preparing for the birth of a new baby. Our support group addresses in a safe, open environment, the concerns of bereaved parents who have started another pregnancy or are considering a subsequent pregnancy. Please join us to share information, feelings and support with other parents who are pregnant after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Partners are especially encouraged to attend.
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Registration Details

To register for prenatal classes:

• Please complete and print Class Registration Form [PDF]
  (Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat ReaderOpens new window) and mail it with your payment to:
  Newborn Connections™
  California Pacific Medical Center
  3698 California Street, 1st floor
  San Francisco, CA 94118


• Please note the class title and date(s) on your check. Payment (made payable to CPMC) should be mailed to us in advance of the class.


• Alternately, you can fax the Class Registration Form with credit card information to us at (415) 752-0469

To register for classes, services, and groups for after your baby’s birth:
Please call the Newborn Connections™ Outpatient Lactation Center at 415-600-6243 to register for the Latch Clinic, Startign Solids, or to schedule a lactation appointment. No registration is required for the Breastfeeding Group: It’s Not Just About Breastfeeding!

Classes are subject to change. You will receive notification in the event of a class change or cancellation.
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Cancellation/Rescheduling

All refunds issued as store credit only. Store credit can be put towards lactation consultations, pump rentals, book and video lending library, and store merchandise (nursing bras, baby clothes, etc).

For Prenatal Classes: Class fee includes a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee. If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must call us 2 weeks prior to the start of the class or you will not receive any refund. No shows will not receive any form of reimbursement. Refund requests made after this deadline will be considered on an individual basis.

For the Breastfeeding Latch Clinic, Starting Solids, and individual lactation consultations: If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must call us 24 hours prior to the start of the class or you will not receive any refund. No shows will not receive any form of reimbursement.
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Contact Information

California Pacific Medical Center,
Newborn Connections™ ,
3698 California Street,
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 600-BABY
Fax: (415) 752–0469
Email: cpmcnewborn@sutterhealth.org

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