Pregnancy & Childbirth Education
Childbirth Preparation
Cost: $95
Dates: View 2012 Schedule
Sessions:
Four 2-hour weekly sessions (Monday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
OR Two 4-hour sessions (Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
In this class you and your partner learn what you need to know about labor and birth. Topics include comfort and coping techniques, medication options, what to expect during labor, potential labor complications, and recovery from childbirth. After completing this class, you are better able to make choices that are right for your labor and birth.
Enroll: Call 425-304-6000
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Refresher
Cost: $50
2012 Dates: Wednesdays: February 22, 29; May 2, 9; August 22, 29; Nov. 7, 14
Sessions: Two, 2-hour sessions, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For women who have had a child within five years. Review labor and birth processes, changes in family dynamics, medication options, variations and complications in labor, comfort and coping strategies, breathing and relaxation techniques.
Enroll: Call 425-304-6000
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Practical Skills for Labor
Cost: $30
2012 Dates: 1/24, 2/8, 3/22, 4/17, 5/24, 6/12, 7/26, 8/14, 9/20, 10/10, 11/15, 12/11
Sessions: One 2-hour session, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This class is designed for those who have already attended childbirth classes and want additional information and practice with coping techniques for labor. Highlights include body awareness techniques, how to use patterned breathing effectively, labor positions, labor support if mom has an epidural, back labor techniques, and tips for the second stage of labor.
Enroll: Call 425-304-6000
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Your Planned Cesarean Birth
Cost: $30
2012 Dates: 1/10, 4/25, 7/19, 10/6
Session: One 2-hour session, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This class prepares you and your partner for a planned cesarean birthing experience. Topics include preparing for your birth, admission procedures, the birth experience, and recovery after a cesarean birth.
Enroll: Call 425-304-6000
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Tours
Cost: Free
Time: Saturday mornings: 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday evenings: 7 - 7:30 p.m. or 7:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Take a free, 30-minute guided tour of our Family Maternity Center at the Pavilion for Women and Children.
2012 Dates:
January: 4, 18, 28
February: 1, 15, 25
March: 7, 21, 24
Aprl: 4, 18, 28
May: 2, 16, 26
June: 6, 20, 23
July: 11, 18, 28
August: 1, 15, 25
September: 5, 19, 22
October: 3, 17, 27
November: 7, 21, 24
December: 5, 15, 19
More Information: Call 425-304-6000
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Car Seat Basics
Cost: $30
2012 Dates: Thursdays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
Finding the right car seat is an important item to check off your list when preparing for your baby's arrival. Enroll in our car seat basics class and find out what you need to know about choosing and safely installing the best type of car seat for your baby. This two-hour class is taugh by nationally certified car seat technicians and is offered once a month.
Enroll: Call 425-304-6000
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Mid-Pregnancy
2012 Dates: Class no longer available.