Classes

My Baby’s Home Now What? – Live Stream

This presentation delivered by the Hoag Medical Group pediatricians will provide valuable tips and information to new parents on how to handle the first few months after birth. Our pediatricians will also be available to answer questions and provide valuable resources. Presented by: Aarathi Rangachar, MD, FAAP

Optimal Nutrition for Babies & Beyond

Join our pediatrician, Harry Pellman, MD, as he discusses the role parents play as it relates to their baby’s nutrition. Starting in the womb and continuing throughout their life, it is important to employ nutritional strategies to help shape your baby’s future health and development. Dr. Pellman will share research regarding nutrition in babies and … Continued

How to Keep Your Kids Safe During COVID

Join pediatrician, Lori Openshaw, MD, as she shares updated information on COVID 19 as it pertains to your children and how you can best protect them. She will discuss what preventive strategies are most effective, current data on the COVID 19 vaccination, regional data on COVID 19 in children and what’s on the horizon for … Continued

Ask the Pediatrician

Ideal for any parent, join this live stream presentation where you can ask your questions and get advice from an experience Hoag Medical Group pediatrician. Topics may include newborn care, feedings, vaccinations, sleep, sports physicals, nutrition, potty training, mental health and more. Presented by: Kimberly Lank, DO

Understanding Birth E-Class

Welcome to Understanding Birth eClass, a unique online learning experience that provides comprehensive information you can trust as you prepare for your upcoming birth. In this class, you will learn all about the birth process and medical procedures through instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games. You will also get a sense of what labor … Continued

How to Raise a Healthy Infant – Live Stream

The first year of your baby’s life includes many milestones and no instruction manual. We welcome expectant parents to join our live stream with a Hoag Medical Group pediatrician as she prepares you for the first year of parenthood and discusses what happens in the hospital, breastfeeding, formula feeding, bottles, pacifiers, baby food, safety, and … Continued

Maternity Orientation Irvine – Virtual

This virtual orientation is designed to help expectant parents plan for their baby’s birth at Hoag Hospital Irvine. The program provides information about our facility, available resources before and after birth, and expectations for your hospital experience. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Note: this program does not include a physical tour of … Continued

Maternity Orientation Newport Beach – Virtual

This virtual orientation is designed to help expectant parents plan for their baby’s birth at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. The program provides information about our facility, available resources before and after birth, and expectations for your hospital experience. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Note: this program does not include a physical tour … Continued

Becoming a Family: Tips for New Parents-LiveStream

Ideal for expectant and new parents, join this informal live stream where you can ask questions and get advice from a pediatrician. Topics can include preparing for your baby, what to expect for your baby after birth, newborn care, feedings, vaccinations, sleep, and much more.

Beyond the Birth Plan – Virtual

Taught by Hoag’s Maternal Mental Health team, this 30-minute on-demand class is designed for pregnant women and will address expectations of new parenting role, identify sources of support, address new family dynamics, sleep hygiene, coping with the baby blues and self-care after delivery. Instructions on how to access this class online will be provided through … Continued