Labor & Delivery

Classes & Tours

Find Your Care

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.

See our Outpatient OB/GYN Locations

Prenatal Classes

The weeks and months before your baby is born are a great time to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and how to care for a newborn. Knowing what to expect during labor, how to start breastfeeding, and how to take care of your baby can really help during the early days.

The BirthPlace has a full program to teach you what you need to know. It can help make giving birth easier and help you get ready to be a parent.

Virtual Group Classes

In partnership with BabyLiveAdvice, taught live online. Free for UCLA patients.

Classes:

Childbirth Preparation
Preparing for Baby (Baby Care)
Breastfeeding

Learn more & sign up

In Person Classes

Live in classroom setting at UCLA Santa Monica hospital, available for UCLA patients.

Please note: There is a cost to attend in-person classes.

Classes and Pricing as of March 2026

Childbirth Preparation at Santa Monica UCLA Hospital($150.00/pair)
American Heart Association (AHA) Friend and Family CPR and First Aid Course ($150.00/pair)

Click here for dates and details

Registration and Payment

Click here to register and complete payment online

Your spot is only confirmed after payment is processed (confirmation email with receipt received).

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are permitted up to 48 hours before the scheduled class and are eligible for a full refund.

No refunds will be issued for missed classes, except in cases of delivery or verified medical emergencies through MyChart to process the refund. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for refund processing.

For cancellation inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

Class Rescheduling Policy

$35 fee for classes rescheduled within two (2) weeks of the original class start date.
$40 fee for classes rescheduled within one (1) week of the original class start date.

Waitlist Information

If your preferred class is full, you may request to be added to the waitlist.

To check availability or request a waitlist spot, please email
[email protected]

Please allow up to 72 hours for a response.

BirthPlace Tours

Our video tours share what to expect during your stay at the UCLA BirthPlace. We do not have any in-person tours. Please enjoy our video tours below and for even more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.

BirthPlace Tour: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center | UCLA Health BirthPlace

BirthPlace Tour: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center | UCLA Health BirthPlace

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Tours

Our NICU video tours highlight the top-quality care that UCLA Health provides. You can rely on experts from many fields to work together to care for your baby.