Women's Health Resource Center
To Make an Appointment with a Health Care Provider:
If you would like a referral to one of our physicians, please call (415) 885-7788.
Classes
We offer 12 different classes to help expecting mothers and their partners learn more about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. Use this page to gather more information on class content, schedules, and prices. Classes are listed below. To view our 2009 brochure, please click here.
To register for all classes, please call (415) 353-2667 or register online.
- Preconception Care
- Infant Nutrition (Second Trimester Classes)
- Baby Care/Parenting (Second Trimester Classes)
- Childbirth (Third Trimester Classes)
- Expecting Twins or More
- Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting
- General Information About Registration
- Other Programs and Groups
- Class and Gift Packages
PRECONCEPTION
Preparing for Pregnancy: What to consider before you become pregnant
Learn basic information to prepare yourself and your body for an optimum pregnancy. Preconception care topics include: diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices to consider and avoid when trying to conceive, health-related issues that can impact pregnancy, and maintaining positive emotional and physical health during your pregnancy.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: One session class, $25.
Tuesday (6:30pm-8:30pm): Mar 31
Wednesday (6:30pm-8:30pm): Sep 30
INFANT NUTRITION (Second Trimester Classes, 3-6 months of pregnancy)
Breastfeeding
Learn about breast physiology, milk production, let-down, latch-on and positioning. This class teaches participants how to overcome breastfeeding challenges, problem solve and how to establish a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the start.
*Class participants receive a $25 discount on breastpump purchases at the UCSF Women’s Health Resource Center.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: One session class, $45.
Monday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jan 26 · Feb 23 · Mar 30 · Apr 27 · May 18 · Jun 1 · Sep 28 · Dec 7
Tuesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Mar 3 · Aug 18 · Oct 20
Wednesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jan 7 · Feb 4 · Mar 25 · Apr 8 · May 6 · Jun 17 · Jul 1 · Aug 5 · Sep 2 · Oct 7 · Nov 18
Thursday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jul 23 · Nov 5
Breastfeeding and returning to work
This class is designed to provide you with practical tips and advice on continuing to breastfeed your baby while working. Topics include: preserving the breastfeeding relationship, choosing a breast pump, collecting, storing, and transporting breastmilk, exploring child-care options, and much more!
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: One session class, $25.
Monday (6:30pm-8:30pm): Apr 20
Wednesday (6:30pm-8:30pm): Sep 23
BABY CARE/PARENTING (Second Trimester Classes, 3-6 months of pregnancy)
Surviving the First Few Months With A New Baby: Basic Baby Care
This workshop offers basic survival techniques to care for your newborn and emphasizes
postpartum care for mom. Learn about newborn characteristics, infant milestones, bathing, hygiene,
diapers, diapering, crying, comforting, sleep and recognizing the signs of illness. Great for first time parents. This class is offered in a 2 part series or all day Saturday or Sunday.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: $85 per series
Monday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jan 5, 12 · Feb 2, 9 · May 4, 11 · Jun 8, 15 · Sep 14, 21
Tuesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Mar 17, 24 · Oct 6, 13
Wednesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Mar 4, 11 · Apr 15, 22 · May 20, 27 · Jul 22, 29 · Aug 19, 26 · Sep 9, 16
Thursday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jan 22, 29 · Jul 9, 16 · Nov 12, 19 · Dec 3, 10
Saturday (9:30am-2:30pm): Jan 10 · Feb. 7 · Feb 28 · Mar 14 · Mar 28 · Apr 11 · May 16 · Jun 13 · Jun 27 · Jul 18 · Aug 15 · Aug 22 · Sep 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 5
Sunday (9:30am-2:30pm): Oct 11
Emotional Aspects of Pregnancy and Postpartum: What to do if you're just not glowing
Learn "what is normal" in terms of the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy/postpartum. This class covers who is "at risk" for pregnancy/postpartum depression and anxiety as well as how to recognize the symptoms. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and bring up concerns. This class also addresses treatment options including support groups, relaxation classes, therapy and the pros and cons of medication.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, First Floor, Suite J112.
Fee: One session class, $25.
Wednesday (6:00pm-7:30pm): Jan 21 · Apr 15 · July 15 · Oct 21
Infant Child CPR
Learn vital skills to handle an emergency. This class covers recognizing an infant or child in distress, performing emergency measures to relieve airway obstruction in a choking infant or child, performing CPR on an infant or child who is not breathing or is without a heartbeat and identifying risks of preventable infant and childhood injuries. This is a great class for parents, family members and childcare provider.
Location: Sunday Classes will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, First Floor, Ida’s Cafe. Tuesday classes will be held at UCSF Family Medicine Center at Lakeshore, 1569 Sloat Blvd, Suite 314 San Francisco (view map). The clinic is on the upper level, near the Ross department store.
Fee: One session class $40.00 per person.
Note: this is not a CPR certification course.
Sunday (11:00am-1:00pm): Jan 11 · Jan 25 · Feb 8 · Feb 22 · Mar 1 · Mar 22 · May 31 · Jun 7 · Jun 28 · Jul 19 · Jul 26 · Aug 2 · Aug 16 · Aug 30 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 6 · Dec 13
Tuesday (6:30pm-8:30pm): Mar 10 · Jun 9 · Aug 11 · Nov 10
Tuesday (6:00pm-8:00pm): Jun 23 (Note: this class will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, First Floor, Ida’s Cafe)
Infant Massage
Learn playful stretches and soothing ways to communicate with touch that will benefit the physical and emotional health of your infant. This class will cover massage techniques that can help regulate sleep for your infant and help alleviate the physical discomforts of colic, gas, and congestion. Learn how to attune to the body language cues of your baby so that you can feel more confident and self-assured in your responses as a parent. Class can be taken before or after the birth of the baby. Babies two weeks to pre-crawling babies (ten months) are more than welcome to attend.
Location: 2356 Sutter Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: One session class, $45.
Sunday (11:00am-1:00pm): Jan 18 · Mar 8 · May 10 · Jul 12 · Sep 13 · Nov 8
CHILDBIRTH (Third Trimester Classes, 6-9 months of pregnancy)
Childbirth Preparation: Integrated
Methods
Classes are a 4-week series (**Please note that the December series is a condensed 3 week series**)
This class provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: $155.00 per series.
Please bring two pillows, a blanket and a snack to all classes.
Monday (6:30 - 9:00pm): Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 · Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 · Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 · Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 · Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
Tuesday (6:30 - 9:00pm): Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 · Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 · Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 · May 5, 12, 19, 26 · Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 · Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 · Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 · Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesday - 3 week series - (6:00 - 9:00pm): Dec 2, 9, 16
Thursday (6:30 - 9:00pm): Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 · Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 · May 7, 14, 21, 28 · Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 · Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Intensive Childbirth Preparation
A one-day childbirth preparation workshop designed to give participants
the basic tools and information in preparing for birth. This class incorporates
all information from the Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods class
in an accelerated format. Participants receive the class packet to review
prior to the class.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: $170.00.
Please bring two pillows, a blanket, and a snack to class.
Saturday (9:30am-4:30pm): Jan 24 · Feb 21 · Mar 7 · Mar 21 · Apr 4 · May 2 · Jun 6 · Jul 11 · Jul 25 · Aug 8 · Sep 19 · Sep 26 · Oct 3 · Nov 7 · Dec 19
Sunday (9:30am-4:30pm): Jan 4 · Feb 1 · Apr 19 · May 17 · Jun 14 · Aug 23 · Oct 18 · Nov 22
Childbirth Preparation: Birth Alternatives
Classes are 4-week series (Please note that the December series
is a condensed 3 weeks series).
This class addresses the needs and interests of women who wish to have an intimate, fully-involved birth experience. This class covers the basic childbirth preparation content with an added emphasis on natural delivery and making choices in response to the birth process. Labor support techniques and comfort measures from home birth and other cultures are emphasized.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: $155.00 per series.
Please bring two pillows, a blanket, and a snack to all classes.
Thursday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 · Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 · Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
Pain Relief & Labor
Learn about the pain medication options available to assist you
during labor and childbirth. Discuss your questions or concerns with a
UCSF Anesthesiologist.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308.
Fee: One session class. $40.00
Wednesday (7:00pm-8:30pm): Jan 28 · April 1 · Oct 28
Thursday (7:00pm-8:30pm): Jul 30
Birth Center Orientation
This class can be taken any time during your pregnancy. Learn
about the facilities and the practical aspects of arriving at the hospital
when you are in labor. Sign-up well in advance as tours fill up quickly.
Location: Please call for class location.
Fee: No charge.
Tuesday (5:30 - 6:15pm): Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 · Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 · Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 · Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 · May 5, 12, 19, 26 · Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 · Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 · Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 · Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 · Dec 1, 8, 15
Wednesday (5:30 - 6:15pm): Jan 14 · Feb 11 · Mar 11 · Apr 8 · May 13 · Jun 10 · Jul 8 · Aug 12 · Sept 9 · Oct 14 · Dec 9
Expecting Twins or More
Breastfeeding Twins or More
This class is designed to prepare expectant mothers on how to confidently breastfeed multiples. Learn practical tips and special considerations for nursing twins or more including latch-on, positioning, establishing a plentiful milk supply, and overcoming breastfeeding challenges.
Location: Please call for class location.
Fee: One session class, $45.00.
Wednesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jan 14 · Mar 11 · May 13 · Sep 9 · Nov 4
Expecting Twins or More
This one-day workshop is designed to give expectant parents basic information on raising twins or more including reassuring advice and practical considerations. Topics include important aspects of prenatal care, labor and delivery, feeding issues, and preparing home and family for the arrival of multiples.
Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter
Street, Third Floor, Suite J308
Fee: one session class $45.00
Monday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Aug 31
Tuesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Jun 24 · Oct 27 · Dec 15
Wednesday (6:30pm-9:00pm): Feb 25 · Apr 29
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP)
The UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is currently offering Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education (MBCP). The MBCP Program is an invitation to begin or deepen the practice of mindfulness for meeting the profound changes in our bodies and minds during pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Through mindfulness meditation, yoga, and group dialogue we will learn a way to fully live the joys and challenges of this transformative time and cultivate lifelong skills for healthy living and wise parenting.
Course is a 9-week series that integrates childbirth education with mind/body skills. It includes an all-day session after the 6th week and a reunion class after the birth.
Location: Class will be held at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Suite 150 (at Sutter) Fee: $550 per couple, $300 single, plus $35 for materials
Cycle #1 Tues evenings beginning Jan 13, 6:45-9:45pm
Cycle #2 Tues evenings beginning Apr 28, 6:45-9:45pm
Cycle #3 Wed evenings beginning Sept 16, 6:45-9:45pm
For more info or to register, please call 415-353-7718 or visit www.osher.ucsf.edu
The Mind in Labor: Working with Pain in Childbirth: A One-Day Mind/Body Skills Workshop
Based on the mind/body work at the pioneering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center, this will be a day for looking deeply at pain and fear during childbirth and for cultivating tools to work with them in the process of giving birth. The workshop is an excellent complement to any childbirth education class, including refresher classes. It can also be helpful for those who anticipate a birth experience that needs special medical attention or who have had a difficult previous birth experience.
Location: Workshop will be held at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Suite 150 (at Sutter) Fee: $125/ per couple, $65 single. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Saturday: Apr 11 · Apr 18
Sunday: Dec 6
To register, please call 415-353-7718 or visit www.osher.ucsf.edu.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION
- Classes fill up quickly, please sign up well in advance.
- You must register for all programs in advance and payment is required at the time of registration.
- Class changes and cancellations must be given three full working days (72 hours) before the date of the class in order to receive a refund. Additionally, a one-time $25 registration fee will be charged.
- You may register online, by phone by calling (415) 353-2667 or in person at the UCSF Women's Health Resource Center, 2356 Sutter Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143-1750.
- You may pay by credit card online or over the telephone or by check through the mail. Make checks payable to: UC Regents.
- Please check with your health insurance provider for reimbursement or discount information.
- All class fees include two (2) people except for Infant/Child CPR
- Please contact us at (415) 353-2667 for
more information
OTHER PROGRAMS AND GROUPS
San Francisco Parents of multiples
Monthly Support Group
Call (415) 440-TWIN (8946) for more information
UCSF Program for Families Expecting Twins, Triplets, or More!
The UCSF Twins and More Program specializes in providing obstetrical care and support to women with twins, triplets or more, to make their pregnancy a positive and exciting experience. This program offers a comprehensive package of perinatal and post-partum specialized services to women pregnant with twins or more including high-risk perinatalogy care, first trimester combined screening for chromosome abnormalities, mental health support for issues specific to women with multiples, including post-partum depression, genetics and prenatal diagnosis services, delivery options, antenatal testing, and diabetes in pregnancy program. Please call (415) 353-2562 if you would like to receive more information.
Prenatal Pilates
Prepare yourself for labor and beyond. Learn to engage and strengthen your core, pelvic floor, upper body, and legs in a safe yet challenging prenatal pilates class. Discover breathing and relaxation techniques that will support your pregnancy, ease your labor and quicken your postpartum recovery.
Prenatal Pilates are offered as a group exercise class at the Bakar Fitness and Recreation Center located at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus.
To register or for more information, please contact Adrienne Chambers, Group Fitness Manager, 415-514-4538 or email adrienne.chambers@ucsf.edu.
CLASS AND GIFT PACKAGES
Try one of our packages and save!
Basic Pregnancy Package $270 - save $15
The Basic Pregnancy Package combines the most popular classes into a valuable
package, providing savings and the essential classes every parent needs.
The package includes three classes:
- Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods or Birth Alternatives
- Breastfeeding
- Surviving the First Two Weeks With a New Baby
Deluxe Pregnancy Package $305 - save $20
The Deluxe Pregnancy Package features all classes that prepare expectant
parents for the birth experience, the first few weeks and beyond, including
nursing. The package features:
- Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods or Birth Alternatives
- Breastfeeding
- Surviving the First Two Weeks With a New Baby
- Infant CPR for 1 person
Twins and More Package $96 - save $10
- Expecting Twins or More
- Breastfeeding Twins or More
- The Art of Parenting Twins by Patricia Maxwell Malmstrom and Janet Poland
Unique Baby Gifts:
Whether a new baby will be arriving soon at your home or the home of a friend or relative, help Mom get ready with special baby readiness packages from the UCSF Women's Health Resource Center. For more information on gift packages call us at (415) 353-2667.
Welcome UCSF Baby Gift Set $15.95 - Save $4
The Welcome UCSF Baby Gift Set provides adorable, but practical essentials
for the new baby. Items embroidered with UCSF logo (available in pink and blue):
- Baby T-shirt, $13
- Baby Cap, $7
The Nursing Mother's Starter Kit
$60 - Save $6
The Nursing Mother's Starter Kit provides the basic essentials for getting
breastfeeding off to a good start including:
- PureLan ointment
- Disposable cotton nursing pads
- The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
- My Brest Friend Feeding Pillow
The Deluxe Breastfeeding Package
$296 - Save $10
The Deluxe Breastfeeding Package includes everything a nursing mother
needs to breastfeed comfortably. This package features:
- Purely Yours Breast Pump Carryall
- PureLan ointment
- Disposable cotton nursing pads
- The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
- My Brest Friend Feeding Pillow
UCSF Women's Health Resource Center
2356 Sutter Street, 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143-1750 (94115 for deliveries)
Phone 415.353.2668
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Last updated:
October 14, 2009
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