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 is a 12-hour series is held on three consecutive Saturdays. 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.

Online Childbirth Preparation

For parents who aren't able to attend an in-person class, we offer an Online Parent Education Class. It features videos, animation, quizzes and quality, evidence-based material that will help prepare you for your child's delivery and beyond. Topics covered include pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques, medical procedures, C-section and postpartum care for mom and baby.

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.

The Comfort Zone

Do you want practice and guidance for your labor comfort techniques? Come to the Comfort Zone...where practice makes perfect! Each month, our instructors teach a new technique that will help promote comfort and relaxation during your labor. This class is the perfect complement to our childbirth preparation classes or as a quick refresher for second-time parents as a significant amount of time in class is spent practicing positioning, massage and relaxation.

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, Dunstan Baby Language, The Comfort Zone (above), and Hug Your Baby.