Pre-Birth Services
Expectant Parents Tour
Tours are available in English at St. John's Regional Medical Center or St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital. Please call (805) 988-2784 to register for a tour.
Tours in Camarillo at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital
Fee: Free of charge
Day and time: First Wednesday of the month, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: January 4; February 1; March 7; April 4; May 2; June 6; July 11; August 1; September 5; October 3; November 7; and December 5
Tours in Oxnard at St. John's Regional Medical Center
Fee: Free of charge
Day and time: Every other Monday night, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: January 9 and 23; February 6 and 20; March 5 and 19; April 2, 16 and 30; May 14; June 4 and 18; July 2, 16 and 30; August 13 and 27; September 10 and 24; October 8 and 22; November 5 and 19; and December 3 and 17
Day and time: Some Sundays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Dates: January 15 and 29; February 12 and 26; March 11 and 25; April 22; May 6 and 20; June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; August 5 and 19; September 16 and 30; October 14 and 28; and December 9
Childbirth Preparation Class
In this class, you will learn about childbirth; breathing, relaxation, and coping techniques; nutrition; fetal development; recovery; complications; interventions; cesarean birth; medication options; and basic baby care.
Classes in Camarillo at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital
6-Week Evening Series
Fee: $85 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates:
Mondays: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 • March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 • May 7, 14, 21, skip 28, June 4, 11, 18 • July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 • August 27, skip September 3, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 • October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3
Thursdays: January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 • March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 • April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 • August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20 • October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
3-Week Saturday Series
Fee: $85 per couple
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: January 14, 21, 28 • March 17, 24, 31 • May 12, 19, 26 • July 7, 14, 21 • September 15, 22, 29 • November 3, 10, 17
3-Week Refresher Course
Fee: $42 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates:
See dates in bold text in each 6-week evening series schedule above
Cesarean Birth Preparation
Fee: $30 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates: Fourth and fifth class of each 6-week evening series above
Classes in Oxnard at St. John's Regional Medical Center
6-Week Evening Series
Fee: $85 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates:
Tuesdays: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 • February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 • April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 • June 5, 12, 19, 26, skip July 3, July 10, 17 • August 7, 14, 21, 28, skip September 4, September 11, 18 • October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13
Wednesdays: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 • May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 • June 13, 20, 27, skip July 4, July 11, 18, 25 • August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 • October 3, 10, 17, 24, skip October 31, November 7, 14
Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8 • March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 • May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 • July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 • September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 • November 1, 8, 15, skip 22, 29, December 6, 13
3-Week Saturday Series
Fee: $85 per couple
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: January 7, 14, 21 • February 11, 18, 25 • March 3, 10, 17 • April 14, 21, 28 • May 5, 12 (skip 19), 26 • June 2, 9, 16 • July 14, 21, 28 • August 4, 11, 18 • September 8, 15, 22 • October 13, 20, 27 • November 3, 10, 17 • December 1, 8, 15
3-Week Evening Refresher Course
Fee: $42 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates: See the dates in bold text in each of the 6-week evening series schedules above
Cesarean Birth Preparation
Fee: $30 per couple
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Dates: Fourth and fifth class of each 6-week evening series above
Childbirth Express Self-Paced Approach to Childbirth Education
Please call (805) 988-2784 for details.
Early Pregnancy Breastfeeding Class
Begin your prenatal education by considering how you will feed your baby. This class covers the many benefits of feeding your baby breast milk, rather than artificial baby milk. The class provides the most current scientific evidence, which overwhelmingly supports breastfeeding.
Classes in Oxnard at St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Fee: Free
Day and time: Mondays, once a month (except for September and December), 7 – 9 p.m.
Dates: January 30; February 27; March 26; April 23; May 21; June 25; July 23; August 20; October 29; and November 26
Breastfeeding: Getting Started
This class will help you prepare to breastfeed your baby for the very first time. It includes benefits of breastfeeding, how and when to begin feedings, proper latch and positioning and pumping.
Classes in Camarillo at St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
Fee: Free
Day and time: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 – 9 p.m.
Dates: January 17; February 21; March 20; April 17; May 15; June 19; July 17; August 21; September 18; October 16; November 20; and December 18
Classes in Oxnard at St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Fee: Free
Day and time: Mondays, once per month, 7 – 9 p.m.
Dates: January 16; February 13; March 12; April 9; May 7; June 11; July 9; August 6; September 17; October 15; November 12; and December 10
Sibling Preparation
In this class, children learn how to relate to their new baby sibling and how to cope with the emotions that may come with their new role as big brother/sister. This class is recommended for children age 2 1/2 and older.
Fee: Free of charge
Classes in Camarillo at St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
Day and time: Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: January 25; February 29; March 28; April 25; May 30; June 27; July 25; August 29; September 26; October 24; November 28; and December 19
Classes in Oxnard at St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Day and time: Some Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: January 18; April 18; August 8; and December 12
Day and time: Some Wednesdays, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: February 8; March 14; May 16; June 13; July 18; September 12; October 17; and November 14
You and Your Baby After Delivery
Mommy and Me Support Group/Class (0 – 6 months)
Offered at St. John’s Regional Medical Center only.
This class focuses on infant care and parenting. It is taught once per week as part of a six-week series. Mothers and babies will learn about and enjoy a variety of games. Other topics include infant and child CPR and safety (every third class of a series, see dates in bold text below), special projects, guest speakers, and infant massage. Also, learn techniques for massaging your baby that will provide lifelong benefits (every second class of a series, see underlined dates below).
Fee: $40 for the six-week series. (If you delivered at St. John’s Regional Medical Center or St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, this class is free until your baby turns six months of age.)
Age group: Two weeks of age to six months or crawling
Day and time: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: January 3, 10,
17, 24, 31, February 7 • February 21, 28,
March 6, 13, 20, 27 • April 10, 17,
24, May 1, 8, 15 • May 29, June 5,
12, 19, 26, July 10 • July 24, 31,
August 7, 14, 21, 28 • September 11, 18,
25, October 2, 9, 16 • October 30, November 6,
13, 27, December 4, 11
Mommy and Me Support Group/Class (6 – 12 months)
Offered at St. John’s Regional Medical Center only.
Learn how to handle the new challenges and concerns that arise as your baby gains mobility by sharing with others who are experiencing similar issues. Topics include infant and child CPR and safety, guest speakers, and special projects.
Fee: $40 for the six-week series
Age group: Six to 12 months of age
Day and time: Tuesdays, 9 – 11 a.m.
Dates: Same dates as the Mommy and Me Support Group offering listed above.
Mom and Tot Support Group (12 – 24 months)
Prepare your toddler for pre-school by continuing social development.
Fee: $40 for the six-week series
Age group: 12 to 24 months
Day and time: Wednesdays, 9 – 11 a.m.
Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 • February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 • May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11 • July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 • October 31, November 7, 14, 28, December 5, 12
Breastfeeding Moms’ Support Services
Breastfeeding Warm-Line: (805) 988-2796
Lactation Support Group
Nurture yourself and learn how to handle various issues that may come up after you leave the hospital by participating in a breast-feeding support group. Topics include engorgement, latch difficulties, sore nipple management, establishing and maintaining an adequate supply of milk, preparing to return to work, pumping, milk collection and storage, weaning and other common concerns. Please call (805) 988-2796 for more information.
Lactation Consultation
Having trouble breastfeeding and need a lactation consultant? Call (805) 988-2796 for an appointment.
Breastfeeding: Returning to Work
Learn how to use a breast pump and safely store and handle your breast milk. Call (805) 988-2796 for more information.
Breast Pump Rental Program
Call our lactation consultants for information and an appointment at (805) 988-2796.
Baby Weight Checks
Are you concerned about your baby getting enough breast milk? Do you wonder if he/she is gaining or losing weight? Free weight checks are available at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in the Mother-Baby Education Center. Please call (805) 988-2796 for dates and times.
