Classes and Resources

As part of our commitment to building healthier communities, CHI Franciscan is dedicated to supporting families as they welcome a new baby. We offer a variety of supportive services, resources and classes to help you before, during and after childbirth.

Our services include:

• Breastfeeding support: Inpatient support and outpatient appointments with certified lactation consultants to help mother and baby bond
• CenteringPregnancy®: This group prenatal care program replaces one-on-one visits with your provider. Led by certified nurse-midwives and obstetricians and complete with health checks, education and support from other expectant mothers
• Childbirth and parenting classes: Educational classes in English and Spanish to help parents prepare for a new baby, with topics including childbirth preparation, water births and infant safety
• Community support services: Preventive health care, nutrition education and other support and services for underserved and uninsured women and children

Take a parenting or childbirth preparation class

We offer education to help you prepare for your new baby. Find out more and register anytime by:

• Visiting our family education page to sign up online
• Calling 1-888-825-3227 (se habla español)

Download our free guide

Preparing for childbirth can be overwhelming. To help you get started, we’ve created a free downloadable guide that provides everything you need to know as you take your first steps toward motherhood with CHI Franciscan.