Classes

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group

Virtual opportunity for pregnant and new moms to connect and gain support.

Breastfeeding Class – Live Session

This class teaches expectant mothers and their partners the basic skills for successful breastfeeding. Topics include normal breastfeeding expectations, benefits for mother and baby, positioning and latch, boosting mother’s comfort and confidence, how to know you baby is getting enough, basic pumping and resources. Presented by: This class is taught by a Hoag International Board … Continued

Baby Care Basics – Live Stream

Presented by an OB Education, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) registered nurse, this 1-hour class is designed to increase knowledge and build confidence in caring for your baby. Baby care topics will include newborn appearance and behaviors, when to call the doctor, safe sleep and much more. Demonstrations of hands-on care will be included. … Continued

Postpartum Mat Pilates for Beginners

Join us for a 20-min on-demand Postpartum Mat Pilates class that will provide exercises and stretches to strengthen your muscles postpartum.  Once registered, you will receive an email with the on-demand link for the virtual class. 

Optimizing Pelvic Health in Pregnancy and Recovery – Part 2

Taught by a specialized Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Optimizing Pelvic Health in Pregnancy & Recovery – Part 2 is a virtual on-demand class that will focus on giving you insights on how to prepare your pelvic muscles in order to optimize your recovery after childbirth. Techniques taught and practiced may also help improve your bowel, … Continued

4th Trimester Class – Live Stream

The 4th Trimester Class, presented by Miriam Bustamante, LCSW, is a workshop designed to prepare couples for life with a baby. Couples will learn research-based strategies to help them be the best parenting team possible. This class, to be held on Zoom, will help you learn how to strengthen your relationship and foster healthy development … Continued

Mindfulness for Pregnant and New Moms – Live Stream

Join this virtual workshop to learn the tools of meditation, mindfulness and breathing exercises. Meditation and mindfulness practices help foster an inner shift from the struggles and stresses of our daily lives while pregnant or after delivering, to exploring calmness and peace from within. Please have a journal with you during this workshop. Please note, … Continued

Pregnancy and Diabetes Virtual Support Group

The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center is hosting a virtual support group for women experiencing diabetes and pregnancy. Join others living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes (GDM) to support, learn from, and encourage each other through this season of life. Whether you’re in preconception counseling, pregnant, or … Continued

Beyond the Birth Plan

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