Due to COVID-19 precautions, classes are now online.
Before Getting Pregnant
Planning a pregnancy – Ready or Not?
Pregnancy: A healthy start
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
Mobile Apps: Learn more
Quit smoking successfully; get the facts and call Health Education for assistance.
Common Health Concerns:
Why Prenatal Visits: Common Prenatal Complications
Covid-19 and Pregnancy
1st Trimester Video: Fatigue and Nausea
Get the Newsletter
Stay up-to-date and get helpful tips for healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy Newsletter
Online Classes
Call around your 20th week of pregnancy for class availability and to register for classes during your 3rd trimester. Partner or support person is encouraged to attend.
Who can attend: Kaiser Permanente members
Fee(s): No fee required
Childbirth Preparation
We’ll teach you relaxation techniques to use during labor and delivery. We’ll discuss pain management options, the role of your support person, and hospital procedures.
| Scheduled Classes | Time |
| Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 | 9 to 11 a.m. |
Newborn Care
Get the information and skills you need to care for your newborn. We’ll cover feeding, bathing, diapering, and when to call your doctor.
| Scheduled Classes | Time |
| Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
Breastfeeding
Learn how to position your baby for optimal nursing, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk, and ways to prevent and overcome common breastfeeding discomforts and challenges.
| Scheduled Classes | Time |
| Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 30, 2022 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 | 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 23, 202 | |
| 2 to 4 p.m. |
Additional scheduled classes may be available, please call for the most current information. We also offer individual appointments (30 minutes) and online programs on these topics, see below.
1:1 Appointments
Health Educator
Get personalized guidance and support for common concerns: pregnancy, childbirth, and babies. Meet the Educators
Fee(s): No fee required.
Register: Call Health Education.
Online Programs
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
Fill out an Advance Health Care Directive
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 Ligation
