The Birth & Parenting Preparation series includes: a 4-week or 5-week* childbirth prep class that prepares expectant parents for labor and birth. Our curriculum blends elements of Lamaze and Bradley and Kitzinger methods. Topics range from the physiological and emotional changes in labor, natural coping techniques, positioning and massage for labor, medication options, variation of labor and the post partum period. It also includes the popular Newborn Care class and the essential Breastfeeding Basics class.
Cost: $170 per pair (mom and support person)
Medical Coupons can be applied for payment for these classes. To use your medical coupon, please call the Great Starts office to register at (206) 789-0883.
If you are interested in taking only the labor and birth portion of this series, but do not wish to take breastfeeding and newborn care, please call (206)789-0883 to arrange for this option.
*From November 2008 to March 2009, this series is taught in a 6-week format, which includes four weeks on labor and birth, then newborn care class, then breastfeeding class. After April 1, 2008, the series will be in a 7-week format, which includes five weeks on labor and birth, then breastfeeding class, then newborn care class.
All Birth & Parenting Preparation series meet from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Northwest Hospital.