Classes and Events
Breastfeeding Class
Basic breastfeeding tips for moms-to-be.
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Presented by Sharp Grossmont Hospital
This class teaches the basic skills for successful breastfeeding so you can feel more comfortable and confident once your baby arrives.
Topics covered include:
- Advantages of breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding basics
- Positioning
- Proper latch-on
- Breast pumps
- Nursing bras
- Time for questions and answers
This class is also available in Spanish. Go to Clase de Preparación para Lactancia Materna for dates and times.
This class is free for Sharp Health Plan Insurance members and offered at a discount for Sharp HealthCare employees.
Sharp Mary Birch Expectant Parent Package: Choose from the four-week, weekend or one-day childbirth preparation classes and add a breastfeeding and baby care basics class for an additional $40 (a $20 discount). Discount applicable to new registrations for classes sponsored by Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns only. Must purchase all three classes in the same transaction. Classes are nonrefundable.
To take advantage of any of the discounts above, please call us at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Presenter Information:
This class is taught by a certified perinatal educator.
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
- For City of San Diego employee couple: A fee of $10 will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 3 days before the event.
- For Couple: A fee of $10 will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 3 days before the event.
- For SMB expectant parent package: A fee of $20 will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 150 days before the event.
- For Employee couple: A fee of $10 will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 3 days before the event.
Parking Information
All visitors to the Women's Center 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.
Fee Information
If you registered using the City of San Diego employee discount, please remember to bring your employee identification badge with you to class.
Special Instructions
Out of consideration for others at the class, please refrain from attending the class if you are sick or think you might be contagious.
Students Observing: If you are not an expectant parent and are in need of observing 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 and you will be referred to the appropriate location for approval. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
What to Bring
We encourage bringing a support person along with you to class.
Course Recommendations
We recommend this class be taken three to four weeks prior to your due date.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Women's Center
