Moving Through Pregnancy
Class Overview:
This three-session class covers a wide variety of topics relating to pregnancy, infant care and safety. Patients are encouraged to take this class as early in their pregnancy as possible in order to take full advantage of the education, support and resources provided by the PAMF and community. Areas of emphasis include:
- Pregnancy: moving through the trimesters
- Physical and emotional changes of pregnancy
- Reducing the physical discomforts: posture, position and exercise
- Prenatal exercise: what's safe?
- Fetal development
- Nutrition for pregnancy: presentation by Karen Ross, M.A., R.D.
- Community resources
- The fourth trimester: newborns, behavior and needs
- Infant care: diapers, dressing, bathing and handling
- Infant equipment: essentials, safety considerations
- Purchasing issues and concerns and car seat safety instructions
Register early. Space is limited.
Location:
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Level 3, Hearst Center for Health Education
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Education office: 650-853-2960
Main phone: 650-321-4121
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Cost: $70 per couple
Free to PAMF HealthNet insurance members (a part of HealthNet's AIM for Wellness program).
Speaker/Instructor: Marla Holtzman, RN
If you cannot find what you are looking for or have questions, please e-mail the Education Division at education@pamf.org or call 650-853-2960. (Leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible.)
Pre-Registration
You can pre-register for classes by filling in the form below. Please note this request form does not automatically enroll you in the class. We will make every effort to accommodate your request for a particular class. Your registration will be finalized with a confirmatory e-mail or phone call from PAMF, as well as collection of any necessary class fees.
You can expect a confirmation within two business days.