Hoag Maternity Classes and Support Groups

The High-Risk Pregnancy Support Group offers an open, supportive space to share concerns and feelings with others experiencing obstetrical complications during pregnancy. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker will facilitate the group and provide tools that reduce anxiety and increase wellbeing. Gain support, insight, knowledge and decrease feelings of isolation. This support group is open to women currently pregnant.

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Baby Care Basics

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.

This class will be held virtually via Zoom. Instructions on how to access Zoom and meeting login details will be provided through email confirmation, once participants have completed the registration process.

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Maternity Orientation – Irvine

This live virtual maternity orientation is designed to help expectant parents plan for their baby’s birth at Hoag Hospital Irvine. The orientation provides information about our facility, available resources before and after birth, and expectations for your hospital experience. This does not include a physical tour of the hospital. The session will be held live and will include opportunities for you to ask questions. Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to access the Zoom session.

If you would like to watch a pre-recorded version of this presentation at your leisure, please register for the on-demand version available here.

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4^th Trimester Class

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 for your baby. Couples will learn strategies to prepare them for the adjustment of baby’s arrival, resolve conflict and maintain their friendship and coupledom. This class is best taken in the third trimester but is open to families with newborn babies as well.

The 4th Trimester class is an interactive couples’ class that addresses the changes couples encounter after bringing their babies home. Since it is a class about the relationship between you and your partner, it is required that both you and your partner attend.

This class will be held on Zoom, and access information will be emailed to those who register.

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