Maternal and Child Health (Maternity Services) - Classes and Support Groups
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At Scripps, we want to make sure you have the best in education and support through all stages of pregnancy and childhood. That’s why we offer an array of prenatal classes, parenting classes and support groups throughout San Diego.
Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) to find out more about our classes and support groups or to register.
Hospital tours
See summer 2012 hospital orientation tours (PDF, 111.1 KB).
Hospital tours are available at all of our maternity center locations. See our labor and delivery rooms, postpartum rooms and Level II NICUs. Maternity tours are offered regularly. Call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777) for times or to RSVP.
Prenatal classes
Available prenatal classes include:- Breastfeeding classes. See a list of breastfeeding classes for summer 2012 (PDF, 119.4 KB)
- Childbirth classes. See a list of Preparing Your Mind and Body for Childbirth classes for summer 2012 (PDF, 141.5 KB) or see a listing for the accelerated classes (PDF, 117 KB)
- Eating for two: prenatal nutrition
- Pregnancy and pelvic floor
In addition, prenatal fitness classes are offered through our Well Being Centers and Integrative Medicine departments including prenatal yoga and prenatal aquatics.
View our online class listings or call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777).
Parenting Classes
Scripps parenting classes include:
- Caring for infants. See a list of Getting Ready for Baby classes for summer 2012 (PDF, 136.3 KB)
- Maternal and newborn classes.
- Basic training for new dads
- Siblings and babies
- Dogs and babies
- Grandparenting
- Infant and baby CPR
Support Groups
Scripps maternity support groups include:
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum
Take a prenatal or postpartum class
For more information about the times and locations of any of our prenatal classes, parenting classes, or support groups, call 1-800-SCRIPPS (1-800-727-4777).