Prenatal Education Classes Course Dates
New babies bring a lot of changes, and not just the diaper kind! Our Childbirth and Infant Care classes can help parents get ready for their new arrival. In addition, these classes provide an opportunity to meet other new parents.
Childbirth and Infant Care Series
Our Childbirth and Infant Care classes prepare expectant couples for the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. These classes provide an overview of labor, teach you to care for your newborn, and help prepare you for the upcoming changes in your routine, emotions, and relationship.
Childbirth & Infant Care Series Value Package (weekly classes) Dates & Times:
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October 28 - December 16, 2026 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)(full) - January 6 - February 10, 2027
- February 17 - March 24, 2027
- March 31 - May 5, 2027
- May 12 - June 16, 2027
- June 23 - July 28, 2027
- August 4 - September 8, 2027
- September 15 - October 20, 2027
- October 27 - December 8, 2027
Childbirth Series Value Package (one-day classes) Dates & Times:
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November 14, 2026 (9:00am - 4:00pm)(full)
Cost & Registration: For the entire series (all Childbirth and Infant Care classes) the cost is $290 per couple. If taken separately, the Childbirth Series (A – C) is $150 and the Infant Care Series (D – F) is $150. To register for these classes, click on the desired date/times above!
Please note: These courses all take place in-person at MarinHealth Medical Center.
Child and Infant CPR Courses
Topics include choking, stroke, heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, emergency action steps, airway management, rescue breathing, chest compressions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and AED use and operation. After evaluating your knowledge and hands-on skills in accordance with Health and Safety Institute (HSI) program standards, your instructor will issue your CPR Certification Card.
Class Dates & Times:
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November 7, 2026 (9:00am - 12:00pm)(full) - December 5, 2026 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- January 23, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- February 27, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- March 13, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- May 15, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- June 12, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- August 21, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- September 11, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- October 2, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- November 6, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
- December 4, 2027 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Cost & Registration: $64 per person or $125 per couple. Includes course, assessment, and 2-year certification card. To register for this course, click on the desired date/times above!
Please note: These courses all take place in-person at MarinHealth Medical Center.
Child and Infant First Aid Courses
First-aid emergencies covered include bleeding control; shock; soft-tissues injuries; bone, joint and muscle injuries; broken bones; medical emergencies; heat- and cold-related illnesses and injuries; seizures; poisoning; and more. After evaluating your knowledge and hands-on skills according to the Health and Safety Institute (HSI) program standard, your instructor will issue your First Aid Digital Certification Card.
Class Dates & Times:
- January 23, 2027 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)
- February 27, 2027 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)
- May 15, 2027 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)
- August 21, 2027 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)
- November 6, 2027 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)
Cost & Registration: $64 per person or $125 per couple. Includes course, assessment, and 2-year certification card. To register for this course, click on the desired date/times above!
Please note: These courses all take place in-person at MarinHealth Medical Center.
Mom’s Support Groups (Virtual)
This free, weekly ongoing group is an opportunity for moms and babies to connect face-to-face in a relaxed (online via Microsoft Teams) environment to express the joys and concerns of being a new mother. We discuss a variety of topics including nursing, newborn care, parenting, and other common experiences.
Class Dates & Times:
- In 2026, our Mom's Support Groups take place each Thursday from 10:30am - 11:45am.
- In 2027, our Mom's Support Groups take place each Wednesday from 11:00am - 12:15pm.
Cost & Registration: Free. To register and receive a Teams link for this support group, please call MarinHealth Lactation Services: 415-925-7522.