Parenting
Birthing and Infant Care
Understanding Birth
This interactive online course covers essential information about labor, delivery and more, including how partners can help throughout the birth process. You’ll learn what labor is really like, as you watch several birth stories—including what to expect with a Cesarean birth. You’ll even have the opportunity to create your own birth plan. Allow 4-6 hours to complete.
Cost: $85
Breastfeeding Your Infant
Taught by one of our lactation experts, this virtual class teaches expectant couples about the basic skills for successful breastfeeding. Topics include positioning, latching on and how to overcome common problems. This class is ideal for pregnant moms in their third trimester.
Cost: $60
Best Beginnings 0-3 Months
This course is for parents who have already given birth to babies 0-3 months of age. This 8-week facilitated series is designed to support you and your baby after delivery. We'll discuss topics such as sleep, feeding, developmental milestones, as well as how to manage the stress of becoming a new parent.
Cost: $80.00
Understanding Multiples
Expecting twins or more? This self-paced online class provides reassuring advice and practical considerations regarding what you need to know about your unique pregnancy, including what to expect during birth, breastfeeding more than one baby, and life at home with multiples. Please allow 3- 5 hours to complete.
Cost: $75
Understanding Your Newborn
This interactive online course covers essential information for the first six weeks and beyond. It provides clear video examples of bathing, feeding, diapering, dressing, comforting a crying newborn, and more. It also offers a variety of essential tools, such as breastfeeding/diaper logs and milestone/appointment checklists. Allow 2-3 hours to complete.
Cost: $50
Breastfeeding Newborn Support Session
Join this group after giving birth. Designed for moms with newborns (0-3 months) who are latching and breastfeeding fairly well, this virtual support group (via Zoom) is facilitated by one of our lactation consultants who will engage the group to answer your basic breastfeeding questions and concerns.
If you're having latching or other complicated breastfeeding issues that require an individual consultation, please call us at (925) 952-2777 to set up an appointment.
Understanding Infant & Child Safety
Babies and children most often get hurt at home and in cars. This can be scary for any new parent. This self-paced online class teaches you how to prevent common accidents and provides life-saving information. The eClass online chapters include: Car Safety, Safe Baby Care, Safety Products, Home Safety, Poison and Emergency Preparedness. Please allow 3 hours to complete.
Cost: $50
Weight Management
Nutrition & Weight Loss Surgery Seminars and Support Groups
Post Bariatric Surgery Support
This support group is designed to provide a collaborative system for all individuals considering weight loss surgery or those who have already had weight loss surgery. Topics discussed include common concerns/problems the post weight loss surgery patient might face: nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, portion control, cooking healthy, and plastic surgery.
The Weight Loss Support Group meets the second Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 11:30am. Please email Bariatrics@johnmuirhealth.com with any questions.
| 2025 WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE | ||||
| Date | Topic | Speaker (s) | ||
| January | 11 | Getting back on track | De-Ann Lott, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Sarah Glynn, RD | Virtual Zoom |
| February | 8 | Physical Therapy After Bariatric Surgery | Toni Allendorph, PT. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN, & Angie Miatke, RD | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
| March | 8 | Traveling post surgery: Pack for eating success | Sarah Glynn, RD & Caitlin Radjenovic, RN | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
| April | 12 | Realities of Regain | Angie Miatke, RD | Virtual Zoom |
| May | 10 | Protein, Protein, Protein! | Sarah Glynn, RD | Virtual Zoom |
| June | 14 | Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss | Dr. Eric Mariotti & Angie Miatke, RD | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
| July | 12 | Ask a surgeon | TBD and RD | Virtual Zoom |
| August | 9 | Patient Panel | Patient Panel & Angie Miatke, RD | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
| September | 13 | Everyone Poops: Realities of Constipation and Dehydration | Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Sarah Glynn, RD | Virtual Zoom |
| October | 11 | Handling holiday triggers | De-Ann Lott, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Angie Miatke, RD | Virtual Zoom |
| November | 8 | Food addiction and Recovery | TBA | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
| December | 13 | Holiday Celebration: Let's Talk About Success! | All | John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center |
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
Living life with obesity is hard on your health and your quality of life. We have helped hundreds of patients get their lives back with weight loss surgery. We will support you through every step of the process, before and after surgery.
Find out if weight loss surgery is right for you. Sign up now for one of our free informational seminars. You’ll learn about the different types of weight loss surgery and the other parts of our program such as exercise and support groups – and get a chance to ask questions.
ONLY register for a seminar with the Bariatric Surgeon you are seeing. If you have not selected a Bariatric Surgeon, you can select any seminar.
To qualify for weight loss surgery, you must have a BMI (body mass index) of at least 30.
Times of seminars are subject to change and registrants will be notified of change in a timely manner.
Email Bariatrics@johnmuirhealth.com with any questions.
Cost: FREE
Behavioral Health
Post Partum Depression Support Group (Virtual)
Facilitated by one of our mental health professionals, this small group is limited to 10 participants per cohort. Topics include symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, sleep, relationship with significant other, self-care, expectations versus reality of motherhood and what to embrace and avoid.
Groups are held on Wednesdays from 10AM-11AM.
We accept most major health plans. You'll be provided with your participation link after registering. Register or get more information by calling us at (925) 674-4144.
Cost: FREE
Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group
This group is for individuals with localized prostate cancer to learn from each other, share information, and support each other.
When: Fourth Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 pm
Where: Cancer Support Community
Please call 925-933-0107 for more information
Learn more about the Cancer Support Community.
Cost: FREE
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This support group for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer provides emotional support and practical resources.
For more information, visit https://www.facingourrisk.org/support/calendar
Cost: FREE