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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 o 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 speci 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 (O 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 Certi 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 chifranciscan.org /// ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL 15