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Childbirth Education
The Maternity Center at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center offers classes that can help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your child. To register for any of the classes listed below, call 702-388-4888.
Childbirth Classes 2011 and 2012
 Get prepared for the birth of your child in this eight-hour course that meets two-hours per evening on four consecutive Tuesdays. Or, if it's more convenient, you can also take this class in a single Saturday session. This interactive class is taught by a registered nurse and is designed to help first-time parents have a more comfortable experience during pregnancy, labor and delivery. Everyone who attends will learn about the stages of labor, stress relaxation skills, medications that may be used, epidurals and cesarean birth. The class includes lectures and discussions, videos and time to practice relaxation techniques. Women attending this class should dress comfortably and bring two pillows. Labor partners are encouraged to attend these classes.  You should take this class one to two months before your due date, and complete the class at least two to three weeks before you are due to give birth. The class includes a tour of the Maternity Center.
Cost: The cost to attend this class is $40 per couple.
Location: Childbirth classes are held in Classroom B at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center. Class dates:
Tuesdays (6:00 to 8:00 p.m.) - October 4, 11, 18, 25
- November 1, 8, 15, 22
- November 29, December 6, 13 (three weeks only)
2012 - January 10, 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 21, 28
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
- April 3, 10, 17, 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
- July 10, 17, 24, 31
- August 7, 14, 21, 28
- September 4, 11, 18, 25
- October 2, 9, 16, 23
- November 6, 13, 20, 27
- December 4, 11, 18 (three weeks only)
Saturdays (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) - October 8
- November 12
- December 10
2012 - January 14
- February 11
- March 10
- April 14
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 11
- September 8
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
Breastfeeding
 Breastfeeding a newborn can be challenging during the first few weeks of his or her life. In this class, a certified breastfeeding lactation consultant can help you learn how to position your baby, maintain a good supply of milk and solve common problems. Your partner is encouraged to attend. Cost: The cost to attend this class is $15.
Location: Childbirth classes are held in Classroom B at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Advance registration is required. Class dates (English):
Saturdays (10:00 a.m. to noon) Class dates (Spanish):
Saturdays (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) Please Note: English and Spanish classes are held on the same day. - October 15
- November 19
- December 17
2012 - January 21
- February 18
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
Advance Registration Required
Advance registration is required for all maternity Center classes and tours. To check availability for the dates you prefer and to register, please call 702-388-4888.
Infant CPR
This three-hour course includes first aid for breathing emergencies and obstructed airways, as well as instruction in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for infants. Successful participants will receive a certification card from the American Red Cross. Cost: The cost to attend this class is $25 per person.
Location: Childbirth classes are held in Classroom B at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center.
Advance registration is required. Class dates:
Saturdays (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.) - October 15
- November 19
- December 17
2012 - January 21
- February 18
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
Tour the Maternity Center
Get a comprehensive tour of the Maternity Center at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, including our all-private Labor, Delivery and Recovery rooms and our postpartum patient care rooms. You'll see our Well-baby Level II Special Care Nursery and our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for babies who need special care. Your partner is encouraged to attend this tour, however children are not permitted on the tour. Cost: Free.
Location: Meet in the waiting room at the Women's Center.
Advance registration is required. Tour dates:
Once a month on Sunday (3:00 p.m.) - October 9
- November 13
- December 11
2012 - January 15
- February 12
- March 11
- April 15
- May 13
- June 10
- July 15
- August 12
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
- December 9
Note: The information on this Web site is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this Web site.
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