Childbirth Preparation at Swedish Medical Center
Swedish offers several class formats to help prepare you for childbirth, including longer-format classes, condensed classes, private classes and an online course—a variety of options to best meet your needs.
Traditional Childbirth Preparation Series (4 weeks)
Each series is a comprehensive 12-hour course offered during the evening for four weeks. These classes focus on five aspects of the birthing process: phases of labor and delivery, comfort strategies, medical procedures, breathing and relaxation conditioning, and the postpartum period. Each series includes a variety of childbirth videos and written materials. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and interact with other class participants.
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Prepared Childbirth 30+ Series
This class is held over a weekend-- a full day Saturday and a full day Sunday. The course is identical to the Childbirth Preparation Series (above); however, each participant is at 
least 30 years old.
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Childbirth Express
This one-time childbirth preparation course is intended for those who are unable to attend the longer series, as a refresher class, or when one partner has not had a baby. The class topics are the same as the Childbirth Preparation Series (above) except condensed; Cesarean birth and the postpartum period are covered only briefly, and relaxation/breathing techniques are explained, but there is limited time to practice. This is a great refresher class for parents who have already had a baby. An optional OB Hospital Orientation Tour is offered following the class.
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Childbirth Refresher (private class)
This one-time private class is specifically designed for parents who have already had a baby. Generally, labor progresses faster with subsequent children; therefore we will focus on how things are different in each of the phases of labor and delivery. Breathing and relaxation conditioning, options in pain management, and Cesarean birth will all be reviewed. We will also discuss issues surrounding parenting more than one child.
Registration: To register for this private class, please call 303-788-6251.
Childbirth Preparation for Teens
This is a one-time childbirth class specially designed for teens ages 13-19. Class content focuses on prenatal nutrition, birthing process, pain relief options, comfort strategies, postpartum care, and the newborn in a teen-comfortable setting.
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Labor, Birth and Beyond
This class is a 12-hour weekend course combining our Childbirth Express class (above), All About Baby and Breastfeeding Preparation. It is designed for busy parents-to-be who have limited time to take our classes individually. Due to the condensed nature of class, we ask that parents bring a sack lunch to eat during class on Saturday.
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Birth and Baby Basics
Do you and your significant other have busy schedules? Don't worry-you still can be prepared for your baby-now in a Friday night and Saturday class! This course combines the Childbirth Express class (above) and our All About Baby class. Due to the condensed nature of class, we ask that parents bring a sack lunch to eat during class on Saturday. Note: This class does not include the breastfeeding class. If you wish to register for a class that includes breastfeeding, please register for Labor, Birth and Beyond (above).
Registration: Call 1-866-7SWEDISH (1-866-779-3347) or use ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION.
Related Childbirth/Parenting Classes
The above childbirth preparation classes can be taken in combination with our other parenting classes, including: All about Baby, Baby Safe, Breastfeeding Prep, Boot Camp for New Dads, and Baby Talk.
