Beginnings...Are the Sweetest Moments in Life
That's why Marian Maternal and Newborn Center has developed a family maternity program designed specifically for the needs of expectant parents.
At Marian, we've been delivering babies for more than 70 years. We're a highly experienced team of nurses and physicians who provide personalized, quality, and compassionate care in an emotionally supported family-centered environment.
Our Birth Center offerings include:
- childbirth education classes
- An environment that allows a mother to make choices about her care and that of her newborn
- Private birthing suites
- Neonatologist, Obstetricians, Pediatricians, and Perinatologist on staff
- New technology, allowing staff and physicians to respond quickly to any special care needs of mother and baby
- Comfort Management options
- Breastfeeding specialist
- A physician-ordered home visit by a registered nurse following a baby's birth
- Nurture Line for breast feeding help and education at (805) 739-3388.
- State-of-the-art 8-bed Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Marian Maternal and Newborn Education Class Registration
Education Classes:
(A material fee for the workbook is required at the first class)
- Prenatal Preparation
- Childbirth Preparation Lamaze Series and Refresher Series *
- Refresher Childbirth Series
- Infant Care and Breastfeeding Series*
- Cesarean Birth Preparation and Prevention Class*
- Big Brother and Sister Sibling Class
- "Baby Safe" Infant Safety
- Serie Lamaze en Espanol
- Cuidado de su Bebe en Espanol
- Preparacion Cesarea en Espanol
(*) indicates that the class is available in a series or individually
Please refer to the schedule for dates and times.
2011 Class Schedule (pdf)
It is best to register for Maternal and Newborn Education Classes 4-5 months before your due date, and complete classes 4 weeks before your due date if possible.
Class workbook cost is $10.00. Purchase at your first class; needed for all classes.
For Refresher and Lamaze classes, please arrive ten minutes before class start time and bring the following items:
- Two pillows
- Heavy blanket
- Watch with second hand
- Water bottle
To register for the classes listed, you may:
- Register online by clicking on the Classes & Events Tab to the left
- Register by phone, call (805) 349-2229 (BABY)
- Or Email your class choices to Noemi.Leyva@chw.edu
