Birth Prep & Parenting Classes

Birth Prep & Parenting Classes

 

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Tour VMC’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Birth Center
every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1 pm

Expecting parents are encouraged to tour The Birth Center & Level III NICU and meet our experienced staff. Tours take approximately 1 hour and are held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month starting at 1:00 pm.

 Registration is not required. Just show up.

Tour groups meet outside the double doors of The Birth Center, on the 2nd floor of the Main Facility. And, don't forget to pick up a registration form and schedule of upcoming Labor & Birth classes at that time. If you have questions or need additional information please call (425) 228-3440 ext. 3799.

At Click to find an OB/GYN or Midwife who delivers at Valley Medical CenterValley Medical Center, we understand the exciting and uncertain times parents face as they embark on the journey through parenthood. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way by providing the expertise of our staff and an invaluable array of services spanning from tummy to toddler. Choose an OB/GYN or Midwife who delivers here!Sign up today button

Pitter Patter is an exclusive club offered to new and expecting parents. Learn more

      Resources at your disposal:

  • Affordable childbirth education, parenting, sibling prep & prenatal aqua therapy classes
  • Free seminars and interactive events focused on raising awareness about nurturing happy, healthy families and family fun
  • Birth Center & Level III NICU tour
  • Pre-registration to expedite your delivery day admission process
  • Specially-trained, experienced staff provide for all mother and newborn care needs: OB/GYN’s, midwives, laborists, maternal/ fetal medicine, neonatal & perinatal hospitalists, Neonatal Advanced Life Support-trained nurses, lactation specialists, newborn dietitian & pharmacists
  • Outstanding, home-like amenities: All-private suites for labor, delivery and recovery with whirlpool tubs, room service meal delivery, wireless Internet access, comfy sleeper sofas for family members, DVD/CD player and much more
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides the highest level of care for the tiniest of newborns
  • State-of-the-art infant safety security system
  • Web Nursery (with parental consent)
  • CaringBridge.org, online communication support for parents of fragile or premature newborns
  • Support groups for Parents of Babies, Parents of Crawlers, Parents of Toddlers
  • Car Seat Safety Fitting program
  • Bicycle Helmet Fitting program
  • Bodyworks & childhood obesity programs
  • Experienced pediatric staff: pediatric hospitalists, children’s therapy (occupational, physical and speech therapies), neurology, sleep medicine
  • Primary, Specialty & Urgent Care Network
  • Emergency Care & Level III Trauma Center

 

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Classes

Have questions about breastfeeding, how to install a car seat, or what you need to know as a first-time parent? We offer classes for Moms, Dads, grandparents and siblings.

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Birth Center Class Registration Form

 

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