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Alta Bates Summit Prenatal Education and Support

Have questions about breastfeeding, childbirth or caring for a newborn? At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, experts lead classes and support groups to provide all the answers you need.

We're offering prenatal, breastfeeding and parenting classes online.

African-American family with new baby

Virtual Sessions for Pregnancy and Childbirth Education Available

Due to current health guidelines, classes are online instead of in person.

Featured Services

  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Childbirth Preparation Classes
  • Newborn Parenting Classes

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Prenatal Education within the Sutter Health network

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    Pregnancy and Childbirth Education

    During pregnancy, you may feel like you have a thousand questions, ranging from what to eat to how to plan for childbirth. At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, we offer classes, support groups and lecture series to answer all the questions you may have. Our classes are designed to increase your knowledge and confidence as you prepare for the birth of your baby and life beyond.

    Classes to Take Before Your Baby Arrives

    • Breastfeeding
    • Childbirth Preparation
    • VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (also called TOLAC, Trial of Labor After Cesarean)
    • Baby Care
    • Grandparenting
    • Sibling Prep Classes
    • Childbirth Refresher Classes
    • Birth Center Tours

    Classes, Services and Groups for After Your Baby's Birth

    • New Moms Support Groups
    • Breastfeeding Support Groups
    • Outpatient Lactation Consultation (Berkeley or Lafayette locations)
    • Breast Pump Rental
    • Palliative Care and Bereavement Support Groups

    Tools and Resources

    We also offer a full range of tools and articles covering every aspect of your pregnancy. Visit Babies at Sutter Health.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Research

    Sutter Health Maternal and Infant Health Research
    Maternal and infant health research seeks to improve the process of reproduction by examining ways to improve the rates of a full-term pregnancy without unnecessary interventions, the delivery of a healthy baby, and a healthy postpartum period in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby and family.

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    Doctors at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Pantea Pahlavan, M.D., FACOG

    Pantea Pahlavan, M.D., FACOG

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Kurt R. Wharton, M.D.

    Kurt R. Wharton, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    David Ke-H Tuan, M.D.

    David Ke-H Tuan, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Carla J. Stelling, M.D.

    Carla J. Stelling, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Vanessa A. Litman, M.D.

    Vanessa A. Litman, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Vanessa S. Chan, M.D.

    Vanessa S. Chan, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Pavithra Venkat, M.D., FACOG

    Pavithra Venkat, M.D., FACOG

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Yvette M. Gentry, M.D.

    Yvette M. Gentry, M.D.

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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    Alta Bates Campus Birth Center

    Alta Bates Campus Birth Center

    2450 Ashby Avenue

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 204-4444

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