2026 Prenatal Education Classes

Attend a free 3-hour class with an expert labor and delivery nurse. You’ll learn about what to expect if you give birth to your baby at Natividad. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Choose one class in your preferred language at least a month before you give birth. No registration required.

• When to come to the hospital and stages of labor
• Labor tools and pain management options
• Birth plans
• Delivery process for vaginal and cesarean births
• How to care for your newborn
• Life after delivery
• Tour the hospital

When: English classes are the first Tuesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Spanish classes are the third Tuesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Location: Natividad Room (near the Gift Shop) at Natividad Medical Center.

Natividad Prenatal Class 2026 (English)

Natividad Prenatal Class 2026 (Spanish)

Read more about our Prenatal Education and Breastfeeding Classes here!

2026 Breastfeeding Classes

Attend a free one-hour breastfeeding class led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Our expert will help you give you the information you need to feel confident to breastfeed. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Choose one class in your preferred language at least a month before you give birth. No registration required.

• Learn why breastfeeding benefits mom and baby
• What to expect in the first few days
• How to get a strong milk supply
• How to tell when your baby is hungry
• Know when your baby is getting enough milk
• Breastfeeding positions and how to get a good latch
• When and where to get help

When: Classes are the first and third Wednesday of the month. Held in English 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Spanish 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Location: Natividad Room (near the Gift Shop) at Natividad Medical Center.

Natividad Breastfeeding Class 2026 (English)

Natividad Breastfeeding Class 2026 (Spanish)

Read more about our Prenatal Education and Breastfeeding Classes here!

Nursing Education

Natividad’s Nursing Education Department provides American Heart Courses for our staff and the community. They include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). We also offer the Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Course.

To register, contact the Nursing Education Department at (831) 755-4176 or email NMC-nursingedhelp@natividad.com.

Trauma Prevention Programs

Natividad also offers a variety of Trauma Prevention Programs and classes. We have various community outreach programs and events, including car seat safety, our Matter of Balance classes, and bicycling safety.

For more information, contact Lorraine Artinger, RN, Trauma Prevention and Outreach Nurse, artingerlg@natividad.com

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Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance is a free, 9-week virtual workshop to learn how to manage your concerns about falling. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
Learn more about Matter of Balance >

Share the Pain Program

Share the Pain is a free ongoing education and support session led by a doctor/ behavioral health team. The program’s goal is to help those with chronic pain to take control of their chronic pain in a non-judgmental environment. Participants learn about self-management techniques to reduce chronic pain and meeting others who also live with pain that persists.
Learn more about Share the Pain Program >