Community resources

It may not take a village to raise a baby, but it does take plenty of support, encouragement, and community. At Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s Family Birth Center, you can build relationships with people who understand what you’re experiencing. From new parent groups to childbirth and breastfeeding classes, our community offerings are an excellent way for you to build your support network.

Resources for pregnancy, birth and after delivery

Having a baby is a joyous experience that comes with significant challenges related to new routines, changes in roles and relationships, emotional struggles, and more. We can help you find:

  • Community resources [PDF] – Lactation support, new parent groups, mental health resources, and resources for fathers
  • Parenting Connection – Parenting classes, support groups, doula services, and postpartum helpline
  • Birth Network of Monterey County – Options in birthing, early parenting, and local birthworkers and care providers
  • Kweens’ Kounsel – Dedicated to empowering and supporting Black families in Monterey County by creating a community of culturally competent birthing resources. For information, email kweenskounsel@gmail.com

Mental fitness before and after pregnancy

Pregnancy and the postpartum period affect everyone differently. These times can be joyful, challenging, and confusing all at once. Invite your support people to join you at mental health workshops as you embark on the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Designed to help you thrive and build optimal mental fitness, our classes include:

  • Mental fitness during pregnancy

  • Mental fitness during postpartum

  • Navigating fatherhood with a baby

  • Raising resilient babies

If you need support, we encourage you to reach out to the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

Childbirth education

Below are resources hand-picked by our Family Birth Center staff to help you and your support team prepare for childbirth:

Birthing

Comfort Measures

Pain Medication

Common medical interventions

Evaluating information

Upcoming Classes & Events

Explore our classes and events—most are free to the community.

  • Nov
    22
    Saturday
    Childbirth education for expecting parents
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Join Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's Family Birth Center for this free childbirth education class for expecting parents. This complete childbirth course is taught from the InJoy Health Education line, an evidence-based program focusing on empowering birthing persons and their support team.
  • Nov
    22
    Saturday
    Childbirth education for expecting parents
    2:45 PM - 6:45 PM
    Join Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's Family Birth Center for this free childbirth education class for expecting parents. This complete childbirth course is taught from the InJoy Health Education line, an evidence-based program focusing on empowering birthing persons and their support team.
  • Dec
    6
    Saturday
    Breastfeeding basics
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Join us for this free class for expecting parents, led by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Family Birth Center registered nurse.
  • Dec
    14
    Sunday
    Giving birth at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    Before delivering a baby at the Family Birth Center, join this virtual meeting with a nurse for a conversation about what to expect.

More Events

Deliver at Community Hospital

Register to deliver at Community Hospital’s Family Birth Center and experience the best in labor and birth care.

Call today at (831) 625-4704 or register online to plan your stay.

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