Call Richard at
805-498-2632
for more
information.
CHILDBIRTH
AND PARENTING
Registration is required for all classes. Unless
otherwise indicated, call
805-955-6304
to
register. Additional information is available at
SimiValleyHospital.com/classes
.
Maternity Tour
Expectant parents tour the
Maternity Center, learn how to
pre-register at the hospital and receive
information at this single session. Pre-
registration is required.
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Tuesdays, April 1, 8; May 6, 20; June 3,
10; July 1, 22
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Thursdays, April 3; May 22; June 5, 19;
July 17, 24
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building
Prepared Childbirth
Four-week courses are o ered year-round.
Plan to enroll in the course by your sixth
month of pregnancy. Bring two pillows
with you to the rst two classes. Space is
limited, so register early. Note: the Baby
Care Basics class is included as the last
week of this course, so there is no need to
sign up for both.
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Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28; June 9, 16,
23, 30; July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4
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Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16;
April 30, May 7, 14, 21; June 4, 11, 18, 25;
July 9, 16, 23, 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building
$50 per couple; $25 per couple for
refresher course (weeks two and three);
$12 per couple for C-section class only
(week three)
Preparing for Your First Baby
Your pregnancy is nearly over, and you
have so many questions! This class, led by
a pediatrician, is designed to answer those
questions so you can relax and enjoy your
new baby.
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Mondays, May 19, July 7
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Conference Room/$10 per couple
Breastfeeding Class
This class, taught by a board-certi ed
lactation consultant, will help you make
breastfeeding a positive experience for you
and your baby.
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Thursdays, March 27, April 24, May 29,
June 26, July 31
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building/$35
Breastfeeding
Support Group
For moms who want to learn more about
breastfeeding and for those who are having
di culty breastfeeding.
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Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Women’s Unit in Patient Care Tower
Baby Care Basics
Learn all about the care of your soon-
to-arrive newborn, including bathing,
diapering, feeding, burping, comforting and
car seat safety. This one-session class is also
part of the prepared childbirth curriculum.
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Mondays, March 24, April 28, June 30
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Wednesdays, April 16, May 21,
June 25, July 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building/
$10 per couple
Sibling Relations
Your older children will learn
about the changes that will take
place when you bring home a new baby.
A tour of the Maternity Center is included.
Children must be at least 2½ years old, in
good health and accompanied by a parent.
Please bring a doll or teddy bear with you
to class for practice.
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Tuesdays, April 22, June 24
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Conference Room
Twilight Infant/Parent Class
In this eight-week class, parents learn about
child development and parenting while
their children play alongside them under
the supervision of child development
specialists. Dinner is provided. Call
805-955-8120
.
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Mondays, March 17 to May 5
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child Development Center
CPR
Simi Valley Hospital offers CPR for
community residents, including infant CPR,
adult/child CPR and health care provider
basic life support. For more information,
visit
SimiValleyHospital.com/
classes
, call
805-955-6890
or email
SV_Education@ah.org
.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Support
A safe place for people who are
su ering the pain of losing a
loved one, no matter how long ago the loss
occurred. Groups are facilitated by Simi Valley
Hospital’s director of Spiritual Care Services.
Call
805-955-6225
for meeting times
and location.
Cancer Support
The American Cancer Society o ers a variety
of support groups free of charge. For more
information, call
805-644-4237, option 3
;
call
800-227-2345
; or visit
cancer.org
.
Look Good…Feel Better
This program helps people with
cancer look good, improve their
self-esteem and manage their treatment
and recovery with greater con dence.
Participants receive a free kit of products
valued at $400. Reservations required; call
800-227-2345
.
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Mondays, April 7, June 2
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nancy Reagan Breast Center
Simi Valley Hospital
Smoking Cessation
The Ventura County Public Health
Department o ers free smoking
cessation classes. Participants attend eight
one-hour sessions, which are held in various
locations throughout the county. Formore
information, call
805-201-7867
.
Brain Injury Support
O ered in conjunction with the
National Stroke Association, this
free support group at Simi Valley Hospital
is for caregivers, families and survivors.
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For more information about classes, visit
SimiValleyHospital.com/classes
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