A Baby Preparation Class for Granparents - Seattle - Swedish Medical Center

Grandparents Class
"Babies haven't changed, but what we know about them has changed".  This fun and informative class teaches grandparents the latest information regarding pregnancy and parenting. It covers current trends in maternity practices and infant care. Included is the most current information regarding breastfeeding and the reasons for putting new babies to sleep on their back.  It also gives grandparents a chance to discuss new ideas about parenting and how they can play an important role. 3-hour class

One-set of grandparents included in Welcome Baby Package. Additional grandparents must be registered and paid for separately.

Fee:  $35/couple

Baby Class for Fathers - Seattle Parenting Class - Swedish Medical Center

Conscious Fathering

It's tough to be a real partner in parenting if you don't know much about babies. This terrific program for dads empowers new fathers to build a partnership in caring for and nurturing their children from the very first day. Class provides men an opportunity to learn their newborn baby's 5 basic needs, how baby communicates these needs and how to not only meet their baby's needs - but anticipate them. This class is recommended for every expectant father! 3-hour class.

This class is included in the Welcome Baby package 
Fee:  $45/father

Birth Center Tour - Swedish Medical Center - Seattle Birthing Classes

Birth Center Tour

Swedish Medical Center invites you to take a closer look at our Childbirth Centers at the Swedish/First Hill and Swedish/Ballard campuses, and our comprehensive range of support services. We offer both introductory tours for those who are still choosing their hospital and pre-birth tours for those nearing their due date. See below for a complete description of each tour.

Introductory Tour is designed for people who are contemplating preganancy or are early in pregnancy and still considering which hospital or doctor to choose. Let us show you why Swedish welcomes more babies into the world than any other hospital in the state, while also treating each birth as a uniquely personal event. You will enjoy a walking tour of our childbirth center, have plenty of time for questions, and receive information on choosing a Swedish doctor or midwife.

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Breastfeeding Support - Seattle Parenting Class - Swedish Medical Center

Breastfeeding

This class is specifically designed to teach both parents how to have a successful and rewarding breastfeeding experience.  Topics include health benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, the supportive role of the partner, positions for breastfeeding, how to know if your baby is getting enough milk, pumping and storing milk, troubleshooting, and how to continue breastfeeding if you are returning to work.  We recommend all first time parents take this class and that both parents attend. Cost of this class includes two people taking the class together at the same time. 2.5 hour class.

This class is included in the Welcome Baby package
Fee:  $40/couple

Childbirth Preparation - Swedish Medical Center - Seattle

Welcome Baby Package

Swedish Medical Center offers a wide variety of classes and seminars to help you through your pregnancy and the first few months after your baby's birth.  Their Welcome Baby Package allows you and one support person to take a group of pre-natal classes at a special rate.  Please note that payment for this package is non-refundable after the first class is completed.  Specifically the package price includes:

• Best Beginnings Early Pregnancy Class
• Childbirth Preparation classes: choice of one: Series, Seminar, Refresher, Planned Cesarean Birth Class, Preparing for Multiples
• Baby Your Body and Prenatal Exercise
• Coping with Confidence
• Postpartum Preparation
• Newborn and Parenting classes including: Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Newborn Preparation, Conscious Fathering
• Infant Safety Classes: Infant Safety and CPR, Car-Seat Installation and Safety
• Grandparents Class
• Sibling Preparation

Rescheduling of classes will be granted only when Swedish Birth & Family Education is notified 2 business days prior to the beginning of any class, series or course. Missed classes or no-shows require additional payment to reschedule. Registering for more than one class of the same name will result in your being dropped from both classes.  Please do not register for the same class more than one time using the Welcome Baby Package coupon code.

Fee: $250/couple Once you have registered for the Welcome Baby Package you will receive an email containing a coupon code that will allow you to register for eligible classes without additional payment.  Please check your email for this coupon code and enter it in the "Apply Coupon".  You will then press submit to confirm your registration.