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For more information about classes, visit
SimiValleyHospital.com/classes
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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, Aug. 12, 19; Sept. 2; Oct. 21;
Nov. 4, 18
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Thursdays, Aug. 14; Sept. 4, 18; Oct. 2,
16; Nov. 6
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, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 20, 27,
Nov. 3, 10; Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15
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Wednesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept.
10, 17, 24, Oct. 1; Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5;
Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10
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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Tuesday, Sept. 9
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Monday, Nov. 17
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, July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 25,
Oct. 30, Nov. 20
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, Aug. 4, Sept. 29, Nov. 10
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Wednesdays, July 30, Aug. 27, Oct. 1,
Nov. 5
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, Aug. 26, Oct. 28
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, Sept. 29 to Nov. 17
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child Development Center
CPR
Simi Valley Hospital o ers 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, Aug. 4, Oct. 6, Dec. 1
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. Call Richard at
805-498-2632
for more information.
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