The Childbirth Prep Series derives tools and techniques from a broad and diverse range of sources covering all the core topics of any comprehensive childbirth preparation class. This series is known to have a great balance between theory and practice allowing you to arrive at the day of your birth knowledgeable and confident, outfitted with a vast variety of labor support tools. Couples tell us they especially appreciate the practical approach that goes beyond what is typically covered in basic books or classes.

 

Sponsored By: Tiny Tots Diaper Services

Breathing and relaxation techniques

• Positions of comfort
• Partner support
• Visualization
• Options regarding labor variations
• Pain management
• Informed consent
• Complications and medical interventions

Visual aids and films add a true view of labor and delivery with its many variations and personal coping techniques. A small group size allows for more individual attention and time to discuss topics of concern. You will come away with a clear understanding of labor on the physical as well as emotional level.

Stop guessing what your baby is trying to tell you and start spending more time fulfilling your child's specific needs. Baby Sign Language gives parents the opportunity to communicate with children long before babies can verbalize their wants and needs. Research studies show that signing with babies accelerates language acquisition, reduces frustration and aggressive behavior, and as children mature, results in a greater interest in reading. Out of all the wonderful benefits of baby sign language, the most important benefit of all is that signing will greatly deepen the bond between you and your child.

 

This 6-week series class is a fun opportunity for you to build your signing vocabulary with themes like mealtime, animals, colors, family, bedtime, and more! We've split 18 sessions into three different six-day series named after the primary colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue. No need to take them in order. Just dive in and start learning now.

Our Introductory Workshop is recommended prior to taking a playgroup series unless you are already familiar with American Sign Language (ASL).

Location: Jeff Center for Families (Room G-106) at the Oshman Family JCC

 

The Infant First Aid & CPR class is a non-certification class for new and expecting parents and anyone else who will be spending time with your baby. It’s an interactive class and you will be practicing with infant manikins that provide real-time electronic feedback.

You will learn:

1. CPR
2. Responding to airway issues: choking, drowning, allergic reactions, seizures
3. Responding to trauma: bleeding, burns, falls
4. Strategies for the prevention of pediatric medical emergencies

All of the instructors for this class are EMTs, Paramedics, and RNs.

 

Class fee includes one participant only.

Note: If your partner or other family members are joining please register them separately.

No drop ins allowed for this class.

Oshman Family JCC

3921 Fabian Way | Palo Alto, CA 94303

Jeff Center for Families (Room G-106)

Breastfeeding is like learning to dance with a new partner - there are steps and rhythms that each person knows, and now these new partners must learn to work together.

In Breastfeeding Basics, participants receive practical information and support to enhance their breastfeeding experience and help them anticipate and overcome common stumbling blocks that new nursing mothers often encounter.

Topics include:

• Engorgement
• Storing and heating breast milk
• Blocked ducts and breast lumps
• Positions of comfort
• Going back to work, and more