Childbirth Preparation Four-Week Class at Sharp Grossmont

Our in-person childbirth preparation class is back. This class meets once a week for four weeks.

Topics covered in this course include:

How your body prepares for birth and delivery
Hospital procedures and medication choices
Cesarean delivery
Relaxation and breathing techniques
Postpartum
Newborn characteristics and procedures

Price $75

This class is designed to be taken with a partner or support person. You must register for two attendees. Prices listed are per person.

This class is free for Sharp Health Plan Insurance members. To take advantage of this discount, please call us at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.

This course is also available in Spanish, please go to Preparación del Parto for more information and to register.

If the minimum class size requirement is not met, you may be contacted regarding a cancellation or to reschedule. Contact 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), for rescheduling options.

Frequently asked questions

Please attend this class with your partner or a support person. You will need to register for two people during checkout. Class pricing is per person.

Please have two pillows and a blanket to use during class. Ample breaks will be given.

We recommend that you take this class 3-4 weeks before your due date.

Classes are taught by a certified perinatal educator.

Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of illness.

Parking is available in the lot surrounding the building. You will receive a voucher for free parking during class.

All visitors should park in structure No. 2, adjacent to the main entrance of the hospital. Please bring your parking ticket with you to class for validation. There is no fee for parking.

If you are not an expectant parent and need to observe a class, approval must be obtained prior to attendance. Please be advised that any paid registration for observation purposes will not be refunded. To obtain approval, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) and you will be referred to the appropriate location.