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FAMILY EDUCATION For more information about tours or family education classes at various locations, and to register, call 1-888-825-3227 (available 24/7) or visit chifranciscan.org/familyeducation. To schedule a tour of the Harrison Family Birth Center, call 1-866-844-WELL (9355). Especially Yours A personalized three-hour private childbirth education course for the expectant mother and her companion. Arrange the date, time and location which best suits your schedule and personally select class content. A private tour of one of our family birth centers is available. $200/couple. Family Birth Center Tour For parents-to-be who are considering or delivering at a Franciscan hospital. Tour the family birth center of your choice and learn how to make the most of your hospital stay. FREE! Childbirth Preparation Four Franciscan hospitals off er childbirth preparation classes. Topics include pregnancy comfort measures, labor and birth positions and variations, and postpartum support. All classes include a tour of the family birth center. $125/ couple or FREE with Provider One/DSHS card. Teen Childbirth Preparation Pregnancy preparation specifi cally addressing the unique needs of young people ages 19 and under. $60/couple or FREE with Provider One/DSHS card. Breastfeeding Preparation Covers basic breastfeeding initiation tips and accessing postpartum lactation resources. $50/couple. Newborn Preparation and Care This one time class includes topics such as postpartum care of mom and baby, hints for adjusting to new roles, basic newborn care and resources. $50/couple. Safe Sitter Babysitting training for adolescents that discusses topics including emergency preparedness and child care. $75/person. CPR and Infant Safety Learn basic life-saving skills for infants and children and ways to childproof your home. $60/person; $90/couple. Safe Baby 411 (Off ered at St. Joseph Medical Center only) This private, three-hour class includes CPR and infant safety strategies, including car seat safety, car seat installation supervised by a Certifi ed Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician and an Infant CPR Anytime® kit. $200/couple. Balance After Birth Postpartum Support Groups In collaboration with Postpartum Support International, these drop-in support groups are a welcoming, non-judgmental space for new parents to discuss emotional changes and challenges. FREE! Gestational Diabetes Class » Thursdays, 1 p.m. BURIEN, Highline Medical Center, 16251 Sylvester SW Monitoring and meal planning for women who are pregnant and have gestational diabetes. Registration required. SUPPORT GROUPS We offer a wide variety of support groups throughout the Puget Sound, many of which are free. Below is a sample of the many programs we offer. For a complete list of support groups available in Pierce and King counties, visit chifranciscan.org/ support or call 1-888-825-3227. For Kitsap County, visit harrisonmedical.org/events or call 1-866-844-WELL (9355). Advanced Stage Cancer Support • Breast Cancer Support • Fitting Food Into Your Fight Against Cancer • Knit for Life • Laryngectomy Support • Living with Cancer • Look Good, Feel Better® • Men's Cancer Support • Prostate Cancer Support • Understanding Lymphedema • Women and Cancer • Yoga for patients, survivors and caregivers Grief Support Groups • Six-week Grief and Loss Support • Grief Care 101 workshop • Recognizing Grief • On-going Grief Support • Facing Loss • Moving Toward Healing • Phone Grief Group Addiction and Recovery Support Groups • Freedom From Tobacco • Nar-Anon • Alcoholics Anonymous • DUI Victims Panel • Family Support Group • Magic Works Alumni • Narcotics Anonymous • Recovering Nurses Other Support Groups • Diabetes Support • Sleep Disorders Support (AWAKE) • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D.) • Heart Failure Support • Maternity Support Services • Multiple Sclerosis Support • Stroke Support, Close to Home • Dialysis Support harrisonmedical.org /// HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER 15