Childbirth, Parenting and New Baby Classes
In addition to the following classes, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center also offers general health education, support groups, and wellness resources.
All childbirth, parenting and new baby classes are offered on the Northwest Hospital campus. For any questions or to register by phone, please call Great Starts at 206-789-0883.
Childbirth Prep Classes
The Six Week series includes:
- a 4-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
- the popular Newborn Care class
- the essentials of Breastfeeding Basics
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Cost: $170 per pair, or medical coupon
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If you are interested in taking only the 4-week childbirth prep portion of this series, but do not wish to take breastfeeding and newborn care, please call (206)789-0883 to arrange for this option. (Cost $120 or medical coupon)
Childbirth Prep – Saturday Series
Perfect for the parents that need a class to fit their busy schedule. The same material that is covered in the Four Week childbirth class, consolidated into one Saturday. This class meets on one Saturday per month from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Pre-registration required. Full payment is due at registration
Cost: $120 per pair, or medical coupon
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Newborn Care Class
An important class for first time parents, this class focuses on newborn behavior. Topics range from diapering, cord care, sleep and feeding habits, colic relief and changes that occur in newborn babies. This is a part of the Six Week Childbirth Prep series OR can be purchased a la carte.
Cost: $30 per pair
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Breastfeeding Basics
An important course for mothers (and partners) intending to breastfeed their infant. This class is designed to educate parents on proper feeding techniques and positioning, body mechanics to alleviate sore muscles, troubleshooting tips to prevent and improve issues that can arise during breastfeeding. Discussions about pumping, types of breast pumps and introducing bottle feeding are included. This is part of the Six Week Childbirth series OR can be purchased a la carte.
Cost: $30 per pair
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Babysafe
A two-hour course taught by a certified CPR instructor. Topics include infant safety issues, basic first aid, techniques for relieving an obstructed airway as well as American Red Cross Infant CPR basics. Parents leave with the basic knowledge of infant CPR. This class does not include a certification card.
Cost: $40 per pair
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Conscious Fathering
This class offers men insight into preparing for those precious first few months of baby’s life. It covers how to meet baby’s basic needs, how to begin to develop your own definition of what kind of father you want to be, and how you want to interact with your child. $30 for one dad-to-be. He can bring along his child’s grandpa-to-be, or uncle-to-be for free.
Cost: $30 per pair
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For any questions that are not answered here, or to register, please email greatstarts@parenttrust.org or call Great Starts at 206-789-0883.
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