SVH Offers Childbirth Preparation Classes In March

February 11, 2016

Sonoma Valley Hospital will offer a series of Childbirth Preparation classes beginning Tuesday, March 1. Expecting mothers and their partners will learn the essentials of labor and birth, relaxation techniques and pain relief options. Other topics covered include pregnancy wellness, lactation and breast feeding, and how partners can help.

The class is led by an experienced perinatal nurse from the Hospital’s birthing center, The Birthplace. It is intended for women in their second or third trimester and their partner, and consists of four weekly sessions on consecutive Tuesdays (March 1, 8, 15, and 22). Classes will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sonoma Valley Hospital, and there is a fee of $100. To register, call 707-935-5084.

Sonoma Valley Hospital has been recognized as one of 33 “High-Performing Hospitals” in California for the quality of its maternity care services, according to a recent report issued by The California Hospital Assessment and Reporting Taskforce (CHART).

The Birthplace at Sonoma Valley Hospital has three private suites for labor, birthing and recovery, and five postpartum rooms, staffed by an experienced team of skilled obstetric nurses who provide personalized attention. A pediatrician and anesthesiologist are available 24 hours a day. Anyone interested in scheduling a tour can call 707-935-5301.