Prenatal Education
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If you are a new patient seeking prenatal care, please call 310-794-7274. If you are an established patient and need to reach labor and delivery, call 310-825-9111 for Westwood or 424-259-9250 for Santa Monica.
UCLA Health OBGYN & UCLA BirthPlace: Pregnancy Education
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Thank you for trusting UCLA Health with your pregnancy care. We look forward to supporting you and your family through every step of this exciting journey. It is our goal to provide safe, high-quality care for you, your newborn and your family through comprehensive prenatal classes and childbirth classes designed to prepare you for delivery and early parenthood.
Classes, Tours, and Education Program
Pregnancy Education Videos
Prenatal Education Materials
We are pleased to provide you with education for every stage of your pregnancy. This material will help you and your family prepare for your pregnancy and the arrival of your baby. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your care team.
Before your first prenatal visit
Your pregnancy
- The stages of pregnancy
- Your baby’s estimated due date
- Your healthy pregnancy
- Frequently asked questions
- Prenatal care by trimester
- Routine tests during pregnancy
- Medication use during pregnancy
- Exercise during pregnancy
- Nutrition during pregnancy
- Normal discomforts of pregnancy
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis) vaccine frequently asked questions
- Group B strep screening frequently asked questions
Preparing for labor and delivery
- Take prenatal classes and tours
- Explore lactation resources
- Planning your child’s birth
- Laboring at home
- What happens when you arrive at the hospital
- Abnormal symptoms
- Preterm labor: what you should know
- Labor induction
- Managing labor pain
What to expect after labor and delivery
Thank you again for choosing UCLA Health for your prenatal classes and care. We are honored to serve you during this important time in your family’s life!