HOSPITALS

The below hospitals offer a wide range of classes on topics tailored to expecting parents and individuals in the process of raising children.  Educational seminars vary from hospital to hospital so explore the wide range of information available to you at one or more of these health care facilities in Orange County:

Anaheim Memorial Medical Center - 1-800-636-6742
http://www.memorialcare.org/anaheim/calendar/calendar.cfm

Mission Hospital (Mission Viejo) - 949-364-1770
http://www.mission4health.com/calendar/

Saddleback Memorial Center (Laguna Hills) - 949-452-7255
http://www.memorialcare.org/saddleback/calendar/calendar.cfm

Saddleback Memorial Center (San Clemente) - 949-452-7255
http://www.memorialcare.org/saddleback/calendar/calendar.cfm

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (Fountain Valley) - 1-800-636-6742
http://www.memorialcare.org/orange_coast/calendar/calendar.cfm

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (Orange) - 714-532-8887
http://www.choc.org/community/community_classes.cfm

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center - 1-877-228-3638
http://www.fountainvalleyhospital.com/

Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center – 1-866-633-2229
http://www.gardengrovehospital.com/

Hoag Hospital (Newport Beach) – 800-514-4624
http://www.hoaghospital.org/womenshealth/

Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center – 949-753-2403
http://www.irvineregionalhospital.com

South Coast Medical Center  (Laguna Beach) –  949-499-7514
http://www.southcoastmedcenter.com/content/health/classes/default.asp

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) -1-800-870-7537 xt. 2
http://www.stjudemedicalcenter.org/events/

UCI Medical Center (Irvine) -877-824-3627
http://www.ucihealth.com/Events/classes.htm

Chapman Medical Center (Orange) - 800-318-4953
http://www.chapmanmedicalcenter.com/ClassesAndEvents/default

CLASSES

Baby Time with Parents (newborn to 15 months), weekend group class discusses new topics one Saturday each month. $5. Call as dates may change. St. Joseph Hospital, Mother/Baby Assessment Center, 363 S. Main St. Classroom 102, Orange. 714-744-8764.

Breastfeeding National Network, Medela, Inc., For information on classes in Orange County dial 800-TELL-YOU (835-5968).

CPR and First Aid Classes for Infant/Child & More are offered at the Lakeview Senior Center, for a detailed schedule and pricing info call 949-724-6610.

La Leche League Provides information, encouragement and support to women who wish to breastfeed. 714-965-1182.

Parents’ Morning Program at Turtlerock Community Park includes guest speakers and discussion on selected parenting topics and activities for infants to children in 6th grade. For more information call 949-724-6638.

Mother’s Fitness Walk at Hoag Memorial Hospital offered to moms 6-week postpartum. Bring the baby, a stroller and something to drink. Registration not required. FREE. Two locations: Irvine and Huntington Beach. www.hoaghospital.org.

Postpartum Adjustment Group at South Orange County Family Resource Center, discusses unexpected feelings of anxiety, weepiness and depression following birth. Babies welcome. FREE. Mommy Matters is an interactive group for moms and babies to share the joys and concerns of new parenthood. Newborns to 9 mos.  11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. 10 to 16 mos. 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 949-364-0500.

Stroller Strides A fitness class that incorporates mom, baby, a stroller and the environment to create a challenging workout. www.strollerstrides.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Attachment Parenting Discussion and play groups for parents who believe in attachment parenting including breastfeeding, family bed, gentle discipline and more.
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/aporangecounty

Busy Bees A central Orange County attachment parenting group, believe in breastfeeding, family bed and positive discipline. Meets in various locations for play dates, park outing, mom’s night out and more. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busy-Bees. Email busy-bees-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Orange County Dads Playgroup (Grandfathers also welcome) Meet in Tustin/Irvine and Mission Viejo Parks once a week. Other activities include dad’s poker night. No religious affiliation. www.ocdads.org. Email: matt@iwbyte.com. 949-559-6844.

MOMS CLUBS

Moms Clubs are a great way to get out and meet other moms and kids near you. Activities include park dates, walks, and Mom’s Night Out. MOMs Club is a non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms. There are also two groups in Orange County for stay-at-home dads: one in Tustin/Santa Ana the other in Mission Viejo, 949-559-6844 or slowlane.com/groups/ocd2d/.

Aliso Viejo North superfunmoms@yahoo.com
Aliso Viejo South 949636-8018
Aliso Viejo Southwest 949-425-1583
Anaheim 714-606-1127
Anaheim Hills Northeast 714-280-0424
Anaheim Hills West 714-282-8844
Brea North 714-255-8516
Brea South 714-865-8419
Costa Mesa North costamesamomsclub.org
Costa Mesa South 949-645-1351
Cypress 714-239-0420
Dana Point 949-487-7431
Foothill Ranch 949-455-2050
Fountain Valley 714-378-9230
Fullerton South 714-447-9414
Garden Grove 714-703-3313
Huntington Beach 877-230-6835
Huntington Beach North 714-373-5488
Huntington Beach North Coast 714-840-4603
Irvine Marketplace 714-757-3084
Irvine Northwood 949-551-2174
Irvine Northwest 949-653-7432
Irvine Central 949-551-4855
Irvine Southeast seirvinemoms@yahoo.com
Irvine Southwest 949-509-1779
La Habra momsclublahabra@yahoo.com
Laguna Hills 949-224-3065
Laguna Niguel North 949-481-0343 or momsclublnn@hotmail.com
Laguna Niguel South 949-481-2711
Lake Forest 949-707-0677
Mission Viejo Northeast 949-923-0952
Mission Viejo South 949-837-7108
Newport Beach momsclubofnb@yahoo.com
Newport Harbor 714-904-2957
Orange Northeast 714-771-7678
Orange Northwest AvnRep714@aol.com
Orange South 714-997-1243
Placentia North 714-993-2654
Placentia South 714-524-5022
Plano Trabuco 949-709-1440
Portola Hills/Hidden Ridge/Silverado Estates 949-766-7933
Rancho Santa Margarita South 949-858-2036
San Clemente 949-481-5144
San Juan Capistrano 949-573-7625
Seal Beach 562-544-0811
Trabuco Canyon 949-459-5704
Turtle Rock 949-509-1902
Tustin North 714-865-9639
Tustin Ranch 714-832-2926 www.tustinranchmoms.org
Tustin/Santa Ana 714-508-6850
Westminster 714-387-3881
Yorba Linda Central 714-695-9797
Yorba Linda East 714 692-9425
Huntington Beach Mother’s Club seeks new members. Surrounding cities welcome, too. Ages newborn to school age. Attend weekly playgroups, seasonal parties for the whole family and Mom’s Night Out. 877-230-6835. HBMothersclub.org.
Mocha Moms, Inc. A support group for stay at home mothers of color. Playgroups, park days, mom’s night out and more. www.mochamoms.org.
Mothers and More Supports women who are altering career paths to accommodate children. Call for schedule of monthly meetings, Mom’s Night Out, playgroups, book clubs and more. 866-206-9066, ext. 4810.
OC Christian Moms Christian moms get together for play groups, family picnics, mom’s night out and shared beliefs. www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/OCChristianMoms or email
OCChristianMoms-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Pacific Coast Mothers Club A Huntington Beach-based organization that offers playgroups for infants to 5 year olds. Weekly playgroup activities, seasonal parties, monthly moms dinner meeting, charity fundraisers and more. Moms from all cities welcome. Contact Nancy at 714-846-0746, www.pacificcoastmothersclub.org.
Saddleback Mothers of Multiples Club A philanthropic support group for parents and expectant parents of twins and high-order multiples in south Orange County. Offers education, resources, friendship and more. Call for information. www.smomc.org.
Play Group/Mom’s Group Play dates, family days, cultural celebrations, holiday celebrations, educational seminars and more. Visit multiculturalfam.meetup.com/28.
Evening Mothers of Preschoolers Group A friendly and fun place for mothers with kids age 0-5 to relax, encourage and learn from one another about how to handle this rewarding but sometimes tough time in our lives. Email: mops@abidingsavior.com.

If you would like to have your Mom’s Club listed here for each Baby Guide, please email: jennifer.salaff@parentingoc.com