2015 CHI Franciscan Health Family Education

2015 Family Education Family Birth Centers at St. Joseph, St. Francis & St. Elizabeth Family Childbirth Center at Highline Women’s & Children’s Center at Harrison

Childbirth and parenting classes for the best beginnings

Dear Parents-to-be: Thank you for choosing CHI Franciscan Health for this momentous life event. We’re honored to share in the preparation and birth of your child and hope you leave feeling confident in your new role. As you prepare to welcome a new member into your family, we too, are excited about our growing family. In addition to the Family Birth Centers at St. Joseph (Tacoma), St. Francis (Federal Way) and St. Elizabeth (Enumclaw), we now include the Family Childbirth Center at Highline (Burien) and the Women’s & Children’s Center at Harrison (Silverdale).

There is much to learn, and we’re here to help however we can, when and how you need us.

There is no right or wrong order in which to take classes. Based on our experience, it makes sense to take most classes during the second trimester, when you generally have the most time and energy.

We know the many choices involved in bringing your baby into the world can be daunting. Relax and enjoy the journey. You and your baby will do just fine together!

Best wishes to you and your growing family.

Your Friends at CHI Franciscan Health

Franciscan Family Education — Delivering quality family education for more than 30 years For class prices, dates, times and locations, call 1-888-825-3227 or visit us online at CHIfranciscan.org/familyeducation.

Class Offerings Register online at CHIfranciscan.org/ familyeducation or call 1-888-825-3227, 24 hours a day, seven days a week (se habla español).

Have questions? Call our dedicated education specialist at 253-382-8573 or email FamilyEducation@FHShealth.org.

Tours Most locations offer free tours for women and their families to learn about our approach to childbirth.

Meet some of our staff, ask questions and tour our birth center. The tours are educational and highlight birth center amenities, provide specific information for your delivery including when to come to the hospital, where to park, where to enter, and more details about your anticipated stay. The tours are guided by family birth center staff or educators and take between 30-90 minutes depending on the facility. FREE Visita guiada del centro de maternidad Franciscan Family Birth Center at St. Joseph Franciscan Family Birth Center at St. Joseph ofrece visitas guiadas gratuitas para que las mujeres y sus familiares aprendan sobre nuestro enfoque holístico del parto. Conozca parte de nuestro personal, haga preguntas y recorra nuestro centro de maternidad.

Las visitas guiadas son educativas y destacan los servicios del centro de maternidad, proporcionan información específica para el parto, como cuándo venir al hospital, dónde estacionar, por dónde entrar y muchos detalles sobre su esperada hospitalización.

El personal o los educadores del centro de maternidad dirigen las visitas guiadas, las que toman entre 60 y 75 minutos. Gratuito

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Childbirth Preparation This class is devoted to increasing your understanding of labor and birth. Each of our childbirth class series provides you and a companion with information regarding labor and delivery, breath awareness, positions for labor, comfort measures, the use of medications, cesarean and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), breastfeeding, and newborns.

Offered in four-week and one-day formats. Classes that meet for less time offer similar material in a condensed manner. Whether you anticipate use of medications or not, you will appreciate the variety of information offered in these educational and creative classes. Our staff consists of qualified and experienced professionals who are intimately familiar with each of our birth centers. All childbirth preparation classes include a guided tour of our birth center. FREE with Provider One/DSHS/WA State Pregnancy Medical.

Preparación para el parto (en Español) Esta clase está dedicada a aumentar su comprensión del trabajo de parto y el parto. La clase le proporciona a usted y a un acompañante información sobre el trabajo de parto y el parto, conciencia de la respiración, posiciones para el trabajo de parto, medidas de comodidad, el uso de medicamentos, parto por cesárea y vaginal después de una cesárea (PVDC), la lactancia materna, y recién nacidos. Formato de un día solamente, solo en St. Joseph Medical Center. Gratuito con una tarjeta del proveedor.

All of our classes are taught by specialists, certified educators or nurses.

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Teen Childbirth Preparation

Breastfeeding Preparation

This class is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of expectant teens. Topics covered include healthy prenatal practices, labor and delivery, labor coping techniques, the use of medications, cesarean birth, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), breastfeeding, and newborns. This class series also covers material related to developing healthy selfesteem, diet and exercise, and parenting skills.

FREE with Provider One/DSHS/WA State Pregnancy Medical.

Although breastfeeding is considered nature’s way, many mothers find taking a class related to covering the basics of breastfeeding very beneficial. Class topics include initiation of breastfeeding, how to get breastfeeding off to the very best start, positioning options, how to know your baby is feeding well, preventing common problems, and how to access breastfeeding help after you leave the hospital.

Especially Yours We offer a three-hour, private childbirth preparation class for the expectant mother and her companion.

Registered students personally select class content and arrange the date, time and location which best suits their schedule. One-on-one instruction includes use of audiovisual aids commonly found in a typical childbirth class setting. Personal tours of the family birth center are also available.

Balance After Birth Postpartum Support Groups The first weeks and months with a new baby can be a time of great change. Even when all is going well, many families benefit from additional support. In collaboration with Postpartum Support International, these drop-in support groups provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space for new parents to talk about the emotional changes and challenges of parenthood. Soon-to-be moms, new moms or seasoned moms are all welcome! FREE Love and Logic®

Online Childbirth Preparation Ideal for the busy 21st century parent, this option is well suited for families with limited flexibility to attend classes in person. Quality, evidence-based material within a simple and easy-to-use online interface. Content includes instructive videos, interactive activities, and access to handouts. Class duration is typically four to six hours.

This course is a practical guide to teaching children responsibility through love and logic. It provides sound strategies for dealing with almost any problem adults face when communicating with children. Participants will learn specific “how-to’s,” not theoretical concepts. For more details on course content, visit www.LoveandLogic.com.

Course can be taught at your site.

Newborn Preparation Preparation for care of your newborn baby can help alleviate concerns, and instill a greater sense of confidence in your intuition and parenting ability.

This one-time class includes topics such as care of mom and baby, car seats, immunizations, diapering and bathing, helpful hints for adjusting to new roles, and health and safety issues.

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CPR and Infant Safety This CPR course teaches life-saving skills for infants and children, relief of choking, and strategies to childproof your home. This class is intended for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a completion or certification card.

Safe Baby 411 This private, 3-hour class for two students includes: •

CPR and Infant Safety class. Appropriate for students who want to learn CPR but don’t need a certificate of completion.

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American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime® kit. This kit includes a bilingual (English-Spanish) CPR skills training DVD, Mini Baby® CPR Learning Manikin, skills reminder card, and more!

Appropriate for teaching friends and family at home.

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Car Seat Safety class

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Car seat installation. Students bring their car seat and vehicle to the class and a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will provide instructions on how to appropriately install your car seat into your vehicle.

*Available at St. Joseph Medical Center only

Safe Sitter® Better sitters today…better parents tomorrow. Safe Sitter® is an innovative, medically accurate babysitter training program designed to prepare adolescents to handle minor and major emergencies. Child safety and child care skills are the focus of this one-day class. Students must pass a test in order to fulfill the course requirements. This class is designed for 11-13 year olds. Course can be taught at your site. For more details on course content, visit www.SafeSitter.org.

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Discount Package Register for the discount package by calling our registration call center at your convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-888-825-3227.

One-Stop Package* Designed for those who care to spend a weekend day preparing for their baby’s homecoming, this one-day offering is specially priced and includes Breastfeeding Preparation, Newborn Preparation and CPR/Infant Safety. All three classes must be taken on the same day. * Available at St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital and Harrison Medical Center only

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Support Resources

Franciscan Children’s Immunization Program...............................253-382-8572

Franciscan Lactation (breastfeeding) Services............................ 253-382-8580

Free immunizations for children two months old through their 19th birthday at community-based clinics. Visit www.tpchd.org.

Board-certified lactation consultants provide breastfeeding instruction and assistance in hospital or in outpatient clinic visits. Breast pump rentals or purchase available through Franciscan Lactation Services. Call for details.

Helpful Contacts Pre-Registration for Delivery............. 1-866-779-4347

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Clinics Franciscan WIC Clinic – Lakewood........ 253-588-9597 11216 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood Franciscan WIC Clinic – Parkland........... 253-531-2460 121 132nd St. S., Tacoma Belfair WIC Clinic at Harrison Medical Center........................... 360-275-8340 21 NE Romance Hill Road, Belfair Highline WIC Clinic..................................... 206-242-0885 13030 Military Road S., Suite 108, Tukwila

Breastfeeding information and support, community resources and referrals, food vouchers, nutrition and health education for moms and their families. Must meet eligibility criteria to participate. Clinics are located along Pierce and Kitsap Transit routes.

Maternity Support Services (MSS)......1-888-996-0903 Offered in collaboration with Step by Step, a community agency, which provides resources and referrals, education, financial assistance, housing, family planning, counseling and nutrition education.

Services are provided at Pierce County Franciscan WIC offices. Visit www.stepbystepnews.org.

Family Birth Center at St. Joseph Medical Center......................253-426-6856 Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital...................................253-944-7977 Family Birth Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital...............................360-802-8530 Family Childbirth Center at Highline Medical Center.........................206-431-5211 Women’s & Children’s Center at Harrison – Silverdale...........................360-744-8925 Physician or midwife referrals...........1-888-825-3227

Have questions about our Family Education classes?

Call our dedicated education specialist weekdays at 253-382-8573 or email FamilyEducation@FHShealth.org.

Register online at CHIfranciscan.org/ familyeducation or call 1-888-825-3227, 24 hours a day, seven days a week (se habla español).

Serving …

• St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way • St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood • St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw • St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor • Highline Medical Center, Burien • Harrison Medical Center, Silverdale and surrounding communities.

Prices and class curriculum subject to change without notice.

32-1009, 9/14, 20K