In general, it is suggested that one take the Childbirth Prep Class so that it finishes about 3 weeks before your due date, unless you are expecting twins or unless your obstetrician or midwife has advised you otherwise. Classes such as the Breastfeeding Seminar or Infant Care Class, etc. can be taken anytime in the last 2-3 months before your baby is due. We also offer Fitness classes and Yoga classes which can be started at any point during your pregnancy. All of our classes, with the exception of exercise classes, are set up to be taken as a couple.

Class registration can be done in several ways:

1. Online registration is now available!  To register online, click the "Register Now" button on our class information pages.
   
   
2. Register by phone at (650) 723-4600.
   
   
3. Register by FAX at (650) 724-7514. Print out the registration form and faxing it directly to us.
   
   

4. Register by mail. Print out the registration form and mail it with your credit card information or a check made payable to "LPCH" to
   Perinatal Education, Room P161
   Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
   725 Welch Road
   Palo Alto, CA 94304
   
   
   

The following information is needed when registering:

• your name and your partner's name (or child's name for Sibling class)
• mailing address
• home telephone number
• daytime telephone number (if different from home)
• email address
• expected due date
• obstetrician/midwife
• hospital where you plan to deliver your baby*
• credit card information

*All expectant parents are welcome to attend our classes.  Please note however, that there is a slightly higher fee for our Childbirth Prep Classes and Refresher Childbirth Classes if you are not planning to deliver your baby at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.