Beginnings...are the sweetest moments in life
That's why Marian Family Birth Center has developed a family maternity program designed specifically for the needs of expectant parents.
At Marian, we've been delivering babies for nearly 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:
- BirthRight 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.
BirthRight Class Registration
BirthRight Classes:
(A material fee for the BirthRight workbook is required at the first class.)
- Prenatal Preparation
- Childbirth Preparation Lamaze 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
Please refer to the BirthRight schedule for dates and times.
May - August Classes(pdf) September - December Classes(pdf)
It is best to register for BirthRight classes 4-5 months before your due date, and complete classes 4 weeks before your due date if possible.
Gift of Motherhood 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 by phone, call (805) 349-2229 (BABY)
- Or Email your class choices to amy.hunt@chw.edu
