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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's Becoming Parents Perinatal Education Program is designed to help new and experienced parents prepare for the birth of a child.
Below, you will find a listing of Before the Birth and After the Birth classes, as well as general information such as how to signup for one or more classes. If you need assistance along the way or if you have any questions, please call us at (650) 723-4600.
General Information
Before the Birth
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Newborn Care 101*
*Everything you always wanted (and needed) to know about caring for your newborn
Ideal class for expectant parents, grandparents and other care-givers.
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LPCH offers a number of comprehensive programs and individual classes to help new parents, families and caregivers prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
Programs
- Birth Center Orientations
A full patient orientation to the Johnson Center together with the Expectant Parents Information Night held monthly. Free, with no registration necessary!
- First Birth and Baby Program
The First Birth and Baby Program is designed for first time parents. The series is held at LPCH and on occasion at Bay Area resort locations.
- Multiples Childbirth Program
The First Birth and Baby Program designed specially for those expecting twins or more. Classes can be taken individually or as a full program.
- Birth and Baby Again Program
The Birth and Baby Again series is designed for experienced parents who are seeking childbirth information for the delivery of their second or subsequent children.
- Maternity Fitness Program
Our prenatal prograrm is designed to help healthy expectant and new mothers prepare their bodies for pregnancy and childbirth as well as a gentle return to pre-birth shape.
- Baby Safe Program
Our popular Infant & Child CPR and Infant Safety classes are now offered as a combination program at a discounted price.
Individual Classes
After the Birth
After the Birth classes help parents and families adjust to their new arrivals and provide a safe, soothing environment for their babies.
Programs
- New Family Program
The New Family Program is designed to help families throughout the first nine months after birth, offering something for everyone. Enrollment includes participation in Mother-Baby Mornings, Working Mothers' Groups, Fathers' Nights and Couples Coffees.
Individual Classes
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 497-8000
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