Online Classes
Childbirth Preparation
Learn what to expect before, during, and after childbirth. You’ll practice breathing and relaxation techniques and other options for managing labor, pain, and the role of your support person. Take this class during your last 3 months of pregnancy. Your partner/support person is encouraged to attend. 2-hour class. One or two session options.
Newborn Care
We’ll cover essential topics to help you care for your newborn, including feeding, bathing, and diapering. We’ll also discuss ways to care for yourself during the new phase of parenting. Take this class within the last 3 months of pregnancy. Your partner/support person is encouraged to attend. 2-hour class. No fee.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding provides important health benefits for you and your baby. We’ll review your baby’s hunger cues, how to ensure a good milk supply, what partners can do to support you, and how to manage common breastfeeding challenges. Take this class during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Your partner/support person is encouraged to attend. Optional: Please have a doll available. 2-hour class. No fee.
Note: Partner or support person is encouraged to attend classes.
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Individual Appointments
Health Educator
Get personalized guidance and support for common concerns: pregnancy, childbirth, and babies. Meet the Educators
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Videos and Articles
Labor & Delivery Tour
Take a peek at the Labor and Delivery, Mother, and Baby units at the Modesto Medical Center. Virtual Tour
Childbirth
Childbirth Emmi Program
Epidural for Pain Management Emmi Program
C-Section Emmi Program
Vaginal Birth After C-Section Emmi Program
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Labor and Delivery Topics
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Emmi Program
Diabetes and Pregnancy Topics
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Emmi Program
Breast Pumps and Milk Storage
Breastfeeding Topics
Newborn Care
Caring for Your Newborn Video
Preparing for Your Baby Topics
Newborn Newsletter
Self-Care After Birth
Pregnancy and Depression Emmi Program
Emotional Postpartum Care Emmi Program
Physical Postpartum Care Emmi Program
Tubal Sterilization
Pregnancy: A healthy start
Why Prenatal Visits: Common Prenatal Complications
Covid-19 and Pregnancy
1st Trimester Video: Fatigue and Nausea
Smoking in Pregnancy
Sign-up and get helpful tips for healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy Newsletter
Nutrition and Pregnancy
Nourishing your developing baby: View Video
PDF: Weight Gain: What’s healthy for you?
Recipes: Food for Health and Cooking Videos
Fit to Give Birth
Giving birth might be the most intense workout you’ll ever do. View Video
Fitness Deals and Exercise Videos
Mind and Spirit
Sleep better, manage stress, improve your mood, and more. kp.org/selfcare We have mobile apps that can help
