Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Resources for New and Expectant Mothers
Having a baby is an exciting time. Whether you’re a first-time mother or an experienced mom who already has children, we’ve provided several resources to help you in your journey in one convenient place.
To keep everyone safe, our childbirth preparation classes are being offered virtually. Below you can also access class outlines, handouts and other educational materials that are easily downloadable.
We look forward to caring for you and your newborn.
Childbirth Preparation
- Childbirth Preparation Class outline, 1-day class
- Childbirth Preparation Class outline, 4-week class
- Class slides — downloadable PowerPoint guide to follow along with Childbirth Preparation Class
- Class slides — downloadable PowerPoint guide to follow along with Childbirth Preparation Class (Labor Aid & Comfort Measures)
- Child car seat safety guide
- Positions for laboring
- Maternity preadmission form
- Birth plan form — please print out, complete and return to the hospital
- Virtual tour — since we're unable to offer in-person tours at this time, we’ve created an online tour to give you an idea of what to expect upon arrival and to help ease concerns
- Early labor: when to go to the hospital
Baby Care Basics
- Baby Care Basics Class outline
- Class slides — downloadable PowerPoint guide to follow along with Baby Care Basics Class
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Class outline
- Class slides — downloadable PowerPoint guide to follow along with Breastfeeding Class
- Establishing and maintaining milk supply
- Tongue motion and effective breastfeeding
- Pumping breastmilk
- Conditions affecting breast milk supply
Postpartum Resources
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Dr. Logan Haak
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Dr. Bryant Nguyen
"I aim to improve patients' lives in providing educational care."
Dr. Ryan Viets
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Dr. Tevy Tith
"I offer personalized care for optimal outcomes during high-risk pregnancies."
Dr. Karen McGowan
"The Sharp Experience means getting the best and most personal treatment, every time."
Dr. Kristopher Downing
"Being available, affable and able are the rules to which I personally ascribe."
Dr. Mehran Moussavian
"I strive to show compassion, empathy and understanding to all my patients."
Dr. Phillip Dickinson
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Dr. Ali Banaie
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Dr. Siavash Jabbari
"Caring for cancer patients and their families is a tremendous privilege."
