Newborns Classes and Events

Hosted by experienced Infant Care and Lactation educators, these free, drop-in groups allow you to connect with other new parents around all the changes and challenges of the first few months of your baby’s life.

This group meets weekly with an Alta Bates Educator (via Zoom) to discuss topics of interest to new breastfeeding mothers. Fee : No charge: Sponsored by Alta Bates Lactation Center

Open to the community! Three self-paced eClasses: Understanding Birth, Understanding Newborn Care and Understanding Infant and Child Safety, are bundled into one discounted package and paired with two virtual group calls.

Open to the community! Our eClass will help you navigate the transition to parenthood. With current info and videos, you will learn newborn care skills, what to expect in the early days and have access to virtual visits with an educator.

Open to the community! Our eClass offers information on safe sleep, car seats, SIDS, baby equipment, childproofing, etc. With enrollment students are given access to virtual visits with an educator to answer their questions.

Our self-paced eClass includes a choice of dates for a follow-up Livestream with an educator. This class provides expectant parents with strategies they need to get breastfeeding off to a solid start. Also offered in Mandarin and Spanish.

This interactive online course covers the essentials of breastfeeding, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. Allow 2-3 hours to complete.

Learn the tips for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, as they relate to having multiples. Allow 3-5 hours to complete.

Through video clips, featuring real dads, and interactive activities, this eClass can help you feel more prepared for your parenting journey. This class takes about 2 to 2½ hours to complete.

Some aspects of parenting never change. But childrearing methods tend to evolve, and the way you raised your own kids may no longer apply. This class takes about 2 to 3 hours , guiding you through your grandparenting journey.