There are many classes to choose from at Swedish Medical Center. The classes listed below reflect Deanne’s current teaching schedule.
Childbirth Preparation and Coping Skills (CBP&CS) – While no one can tell you what your birth experience will be like, this class can help you feel prepared, confident, and ready for the birth of your baby. This class will provide you with information on the labor process and possible variations, coping skills, and postpartum adjustment. Partners will learn ways to support the birthing parent during labor. (see Course Content page)
This class is included in the Welcome Baby Package
DEANNE’S CLASS SCHEDULE FOR CBP&CS
In-person classes @ First Hill Campus, 3-days, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• March 27, April 3, 10
• April 13, 20, 27
• April 17, 24, May1
• May 8, 15, 22
• May 11, 18, 25
• June 8, 15, 22
• June 12, 19, 26
• July 17, 24, 31
• July 27, August 3, 10
• August 14, 21, 28
• August 31, September 7, 14
Coping With Confidence (CWC) – This class is designed to provide couples who have already attended a Childbirth Preparation class with more information about pain and coping including: additional birthing techniques, labor positions, comfort measures, and options for back labor. Suggestions for partners providing labor support are presented.
This class is included in the Welcome Baby Package
DEANNE’S CLASS SCHEDULE FOR CWC
In-person classes @ First Hill Campus, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• April 6
• May 4
• June 1
• June 5
• June 29
• July 20
• August 7
• August 24
REGISTRATION
Click here for Swedish Medical Center’s registry on-line. To search for classes, first, click on the category that you’re interested to browse through. The Birth and Family Education Department has childbirth classes available as well as classes for breastfeeding, car seat safety, grandparents, infant safety & CPR, parenting, newborn, and birth center video tours.
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