WORKSHOPS

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
& NEWBORN CARE CLASSES

Presented by OB/GYN RNs experienced in Labor and Delivery at Swedish Hospital

The NWWHC Basic Childbirth Education Workshop is a course designed to prepare expectant parents for labor, delivery, and postpartum care. This workshop offers essential building blocks to help navigate childbirth and new parenthood. It's ideal for families seeking a general introduction to the childbirth process at Swedish, including birth preferences, pain management options, basic newborn care, an introduction to breastfeeding, and tips on transitioning to parenthood.

For a more in-depth exploration of specific topics, consider additional classes on subjects like infant CPR, parenting styles, breastfeeding challenges, and preparing for unmedicated deliveries.

TOPICS:

    • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth

    • Stages of labor

    • Signs and symptoms of labor

    • When to go to the hospital

    • False labor vs true labor

    • Natural pain relief techniques

    • Medical pain relief options

    • Positions for labor and delivery

    • Partner support and role

    • Common medical interventions

    • Thinking about birth preferences

    • Communicating with healthcare providers

    • Common complications and warning signs

    • Physical recovery after childbirth (Bleeding, pain management, normal healing patterns, warning signs)

    • Emotional changes and postpartum mood disorders

    • Basic newborn care (feeding, diapering, bathing)

    • Breastfeeding support and resources

    • Adjusting to life with a newborn

    • Bonding with your baby

    • Coping strategies for new parents

    • Importance of self-care and seeking support

    • Ways to prepare before baby

CLASS DETAILS
Small Group Setting: Limited to 4 patients (+1 support person each)
Price: $250.00
Location: Northwest Women’s Healthcare

A Note About Insurance Billing

Northwest Women’s Healthcare does not bill insurance companies for childbirth education classes. Check with your insurance company to get details on the reimbursement amount. If your insurance company requests childbirth codes, please call our Billing office at (206) 832-0585, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.

*If you are insured by Medicaid DSHS or Apple Health, please call our Billing office at the number above to discuss scheduling options.
Note: If there are not enough attendees, NWWHC reserves the right to reschedule or refund the class.

QUESTIONS?
Call us: (206) 386-3400 / Email us: ChildbirthEd@nwwomenshealth.com

CANCELATION POLICY: a full refund is available for cancelations made with 24 hours' notice. For cancelations made less than 24 hours in advance, a 50% refund will be provided. Unfortunately, no refund is available for no-shows.