Lamaze and Parenting Classes in West Seattle?

[Jennifer]

My partner and I recently discovered we are pregnant – VERY exciting! :) We live in the Admiral area and would love recommendations for any general parenting and/or lamaze classes held in West Seattle. Actually, we’re more than happy to go to other parts of Seattle and maybe Renton/Tukwila too if someone had a particularly good class experience. All tips are greatly appreciated.

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[Crowe]

New West Seattle group for families with babies & toddlers

Posted in: Fun stuff to do

The folks behind PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) have just announced Little PEPperS, starting this spring in West Seattle, for parents with babies and toddlers (through 3 years old). Ahead, the full announcement, including how to sign up:

Are you ready to come and play? Are you ready to meet other parents with infants and toddlers (0-3 years)? Come and wiggle, squiggle and giggle! Join us at our West Seattle location where over the year, there will be 4 sessions to choose from. Each session is 11 weeks long.

A professional group leader oversees fun and informative morning activities for parents and their children. Special emphasis is on parent support, parenting 1, 2, or more children, pertinent discussion topics, singing, play and interactive activities. Come and bring one or more children. Still pregnant with #2 or 3? We welcome you!

Location and Times

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

4408 Delridge Way SW

Tuesday mornings, 10 am to 11:30

Reserve a Spot for Upcoming Session

April 8 to June 17

Cost

$75 for the 11-week session. Scholarships are available.

To Register

Go to http://www.pepsgroup.org

Questions? 206-547-8570, X21 (Mary)

Mater Luna Postpartum Doula Service L.L.C.

Jody Crowe

Certified Postpartum Doula

Embracing the tradition of postpartum care.

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[Crowe]

I guess I jumped the gun on that. Sorry! guess these classes would work better for ya AFTER baby is born.

If I hear of anything more I’ll send the info on.

Just for you info: My friend took prenatal yoga, and it was amazing how much it helped her along the way and benefited her delivery.

Congratulations.

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[amy]

Congratulations! We had a baby at the end of January and took several classes at Highline Hospital in Burien. I recommend calling them. Their website has some info. We took a birthing class, breastfeeding, and “conscious fathering.” This week I start a “Baby Steps” class for new Moms. I’ve been really impressed with the staff. Good luck..

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[jissy]

Jennifer — congratulations…. don’t know if you are tied to Lamaze in particular, but I’ve just signed up for The Bradley Birth Method with classes here in West Seattle as recomm. by my midwife. You can find info. at http://www.bradleybirth.com and find practitioners all over the area. Good Luck!

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[raindance42]

My husband and I are taking the childbirth classes at Highline hospital and are very happy with them so far. It’s especially great if you are planning to deliver at Highline, since they can give you lots of little details about how they do things specifically at Highline, but is good preparation for any hospital delivery. Also they are reasonably priced–I think we paid $105 for the whole series, about 16 hours of class altogether.

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[r26]

My husband and I used the Bradley Method – and had a natural childbirth. I highly rec taking a class – it just depends on what type of birth you want. If you want to go natural (if medically possible) then Bradley is a great bet and really taught us a lot. I would also rec taking an infant CPR / first aid class (Children’s, Swedish – most hospitals offer them) and going to a LLL meeting (for breastfeeding) while you are still pregnant (late 2nd trimester).

Let me know if you want any recs on providers (we are expecting again and I’ve just been down this path of deciding where to go!). :)

Good luck – it’s a ride!

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